Aster Capital
Venture capitalParis · Seed–Growth · 10 people tracked
Investment thesis
Aster invests in and supports promising startups across Europe, aiming to uncover hidden opportunities that drive transformation. The firm operates through three teams: an investment team that identifies and backs promising companies, a corporate team that helps industries turn challenges such as decarbonization into innovation opportunities via an extensive corporate network, and a scale team that provides mentorship, workshops, and connections to mentors and advisors to accelerate scaling across B2B sales, marketing, culture, and talent.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 10 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 8 of 51 portfolio companiesCleantech ×3Energy ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Climate Tech ×2Logistics & Supply Chain ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Circular Economy ×1
HQs:United States×5Germany×1France×1Netherlands×1
Investments · 51 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2022 · 12020 · 12 dated
EnergyMilwaukee, US
Chad W. Mason(President and CEO)William Murray(Vice President)
BoardJohn Bobrowich(Director)
Elroy Air develops autonomous hybrid-electric aircraft for heavy-payload cargo delivery, serving commercial logistics, defense, and humanitarian customers.
Deep TechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsCalifornia, US
Dave Merrill(Executive Officer, Director)Clint Cope(Director)Andrew Clare(CEO)
BoardDarren Liccardo(Director)
Getaround is a car-sharing marketplace that allows users to book and rent vehicles from private and professional owners through a mobile app, with keyless vehicle access and included trip liability insurance.
MarketplacesMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Jessica Scorpio(Founder and Vice President of Marketing)Sam Zaid(Founder & CEO)inBruno Bowden(Director)Jeffrey Russakow(Director)Spencer Jackson(Executive Officer)Tom Alderman(Executive Officer)
Somerville, US
Kevin Deneen(Director)Sian Kleindienst(Executive Officer, Director)Bruce Evans(Director)Evan Kornack(Director)Nicholas Gayeski(Executive Officer, Director)John Anastasio(Executive Officer, Director)
LevelTen Energy operates a platform that connects renewable energy developers with customers and market participants, facilitating project visibility and deal-making in the renewable energy sector.
B2B MarketplacesCleantechClimate TechEnergySaaSSeattle, US
Bryce Smith(Executive Officer, Director)Smith Bryce(Executive Officer, Director)William Thomas(Executive Officer)
BoardDavid Cohen(Director)Karly Wentz(Director)Greg Lyons(Director)
Neural Concept offers an AI platform for engineering teams that embeds AI into product design workflows, from generative CAD to multi-physics decision-making, to speed up design iteration and product development.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software
Regional merchandise transport services with transparent and immediate pricing.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Aster Capital invest at?
- Aster Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What is Aster Capital's typical check size?
- Aster Capital typically writes checks of $540K – $16.2M.
- What sectors does Aster Capital focus on?
- Aster Capital focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech, Energy, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials, SaaS.
- Where is Aster Capital located?
- Aster Capital is headquartered in Paris, FR.
- Does Aster Capital lead rounds?
- Aster Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamJean-Marc Bally - Managing Partner d’Aster Capital
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