
Asterion Ventures
Description
Asterion Ventures is a Paris-based venture capital firm that specializes in pre-seed and seed-stage investments, with a dedicated focus on impact and climate technology startups. Launched in 2022 with its first fund, Asterion Ventures I, the firm aims to support ambitious founders who are building innovative and sustainable solutions to address pressing environmental and societal challenges. Their investment thesis centers on identifying companies with strong potential for both financial returns and measurable positive impact.
The firm's investment strategy is characterized by its early-stage commitment, typically providing initial checks ranging from €100,000 to €300,000. This targeted approach allows them to be a foundational partner for nascent companies. Asterion Ventures I has a target fund size of €20 million, which is intended to enable the firm to build a diversified portfolio. With this capital, they aim to invest in approximately 25 to 30 startups, providing not just funding but also strategic guidance and operational support.
Beyond capital, Asterion Ventures emphasizes a hands-on approach, working closely with their portfolio companies to help them scale and achieve their impact goals. They are committed to fostering a robust ecosystem for climate tech and impact innovation, leveraging their network and expertise to support founders through critical early growth phases. The firm also considers follow-on investments in their most promising portfolio companies, demonstrating a long-term commitment to their success and the realization of their sustainable visions.
Investor Profile
Asterion Ventures has backed more than 23 startups, with 8 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 15 rounds, about 65% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in France.
- Strong thematic focus on Information Technology, SaaS, Software.
- Led 5 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $108K – $324K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (65%)
- Pre Seed (13%)
- Series A (13%)
- Series Unknown (4%)
- Series B (4%)
Country Focus
- France (100%)
Industry Focus
- Information Technology
- Saas
- Software
- Financial Services
- Food Processing
- Fintech
- Manufacturing
- Food And Beverage
- Apps
- Cleantech
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