Asternova Vest
Venture capitalTimișoara · Seed–Series A · 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
Asternova Vest is a regional closed-end fund targeting the next generation of tech founders in Western Romania. It combines a Paris-based AIFM (Aster Capital) handling risk and institutional compliance with a local operating team in Timișoara sourcing regional deals, plus the Iceberg innovation platform and the Venture Booster venture-building engine. The fund writes initial and follow-on checks of €500k to €4M into Seed and Series A companies building from Romania toward global markets. It is anchored by a €26M public commitment from ADR Vest, representing roughly 70% of the fund secured at first close. The approach emphasizes conviction, institutional governance separated from portfolio management per AIFMD standards, and experienced operators.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 16, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's websiteFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Asternova Vest invest at?
- Asternova Vest invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Asternova Vest's typical check size?
- Asternova Vest typically writes checks of $550K – $4.4M.
- What sectors does Asternova Vest focus on?
- Asternova Vest focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Asternova Vest located?
- Asternova Vest is headquartered in Timișoara, RO.
- Does Asternova Vest lead rounds?
- Yes, Asternova Vest leads investment rounds.
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