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Aera VC

Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore

Description

Aera VC is a Singapore-based early-growth venture capital firm dedicated to investing in deep technology ventures that are pivotal in accelerating the world towards a sustainable future. The firm primarily targets companies at the Seed and Series A stages, providing crucial capital during their formative and scaling phases. Their investment thesis is centered around disruptive innovations across key sectors including Climate Tech, Food & Agri Tech, Industrial Tech, and Health Tech, all with a strong emphasis on environmental and societal impact.

The firm is known for its strategic approach to funding, typically deploying first cheques ranging from USD 1 million to USD 5 million. This substantial initial investment reflects their commitment to supporting capital-intensive deep tech solutions. Beyond the initial funding, Aera VC also reserves significant capital for follow-on rounds, demonstrating a long-term partnership approach with their portfolio companies. This ensures sustained support as these ventures mature and expand their operations.

Aera VC's portfolio showcases a diverse range of companies tackling global challenges. For instance, they have invested in firms like Carbon Clean, focusing on industrial carbon capture, and The EVERY Company, which develops animal-free protein solutions. Their commitment extends to fostering innovation in areas such as green hydrogen production with investments in SunGreenH2 and Supercritical, and advanced materials with companies like Novoloop, which specializes in plastic upcycling. This broad yet focused investment strategy underscores their mission to back technologies that offer scalable and impactful solutions for a more sustainable planet.

Investor Profile

Aera VC has backed more than 26 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Australia, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, Alternative Protein.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $5M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (62%)
  • Series A (27%)
  • Pre Seed (12%)

Country Focus

  • United States (69%)
  • Australia (12%)
  • United Kingdom (4%)
  • Singapore (4%)
  • Canada (4%)
  • New Zealand (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Alternative Protein
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Software
  • Manufacturing
  • Food Processing
  • Sustainability
  • Genetics
  • Life Science
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Aera VC frequently co-invest with?

Bossa Invest
South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo
Co-Investments: 3
KdT Ventures
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Co-Investments: 2
AgFunder
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 8
Pioneer Fund
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 6
Fifty Years
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 5
Ingressive Capital
Africa, Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos
Co-Investments: 2
Blackbird Ventures
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Co-Investments: 3
Big Idea Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Better Ventures
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Aera VC often collaborate with?

JM
Europe, Isle of Man
Shared Deals: 1
Peter Singer
Oceania, Victoria, Australia, Melbourne
Shared Deals: 1
Adrien Desbaillets
Asia, Singapore
Shared Deals: 1
WH
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AG
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Shared Deals: 1
GC
North America, North Carolina, United States, Greensboro
Shared Deals: 1
AS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Frantz Braha
Asia, Singapore
Shared Deals: 1
OG
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Shared Deals: 1
Henry Soesanto
Asia, Manila, Philippines
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Aera VC?

Gridsight

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

Gridsight is a cloud platform with a feature of degrading neutrals, customer-transformer mapping, integrations, and complaint resolution.

Cloud ManagementConsulting
Series AApr 8, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,519,562
Intramotev

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Intramotev creates self-propelled battery-electric railcars that operates autonomously and reduce the reliance on traditional locomotives.

Autonomous VehiclesFreight ServiceLogisticsRailroad
Series AAug 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $14,400,000
Allium Engineering

Peabody, Massachusetts, United States

Allium Engineering is a civil engineering company that develops and manufactures corrosion resistant steel rebar.

Building MaterialCivil EngineeringConstructionManufacturing
SeedMar 13, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,250,000

Cosmic Aerospace is an aerospace technology company developing ultra-efficient all-electric aircraft with longer flight ranges.

SeedFeb 6, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,500,000
AQUA Cultured Foods

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Fish-free seafood created using fermentation

AgTechBiotechnologyFood ProcessingSustainability
SeedApr 6, 2023
Amount Raised: $5,500,000
Robigo

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Robigo is a biomanufacturing company engineering microbes to create more sustainable crop protection solutions.

AgricultureBiotechnologyEnvironmental Engineering
SeedFeb 15, 2023
Amount Raised: $6,850,000
Fable Food

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Fable Food produces meat alternatives with nutritional value and minimal environmental impact.

Alternative ProteinFood and Beverage
Series AFeb 9, 2023
Amount Raised: $8,500,000
AstroForge

Huntington Beach, California, United States

AstroForge is an asteroid mining company that extracts gold and other minerals from asteroid.

MiningMining TechnologySpace Travel
SeedMay 26, 2022
Amount Raised: $13,000,000
Carbicrete

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

CarbiCrete is a carbon removal technology that develops innovative, low-cost building solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Civil EngineeringConstructionEnergyEnvironmental Engineering
Series AMar 24, 2022
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Praan

San Francisco, California, United States

Praan is a deep tech company focused on particulate matter and CO2 capture using patent-pending technology.

CleanTechHardwareInternet of ThingsRenewable Energy
Pre SeedJan 12, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,850,000