Aster Capital

At Aster, we strive to drive meaningful change through a holistic approach to impact. While investing in promising climate tech innovations in mobility, energy and industry has been our core focus for 20+ years, we've deepened our impact by expanding our focus. 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 In addition to a climate tech fund, we are currently raising a deep tech fund to support the French reindustrialization. This new fund expands our focus to include new industries in agriculture and key sectors in healthcare. 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 We understand that true value creation requires nurturing and supporting invested companies. That's why we engage in secondary operations, leveraging our expertise to help these innovators grow. Our work with TotalEnergies' climate tech portfolio is one example of this hands-on approach. 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 Since 2018, our consulting arm, Aster Fab, has collaborated with over 30 corporate partners. We work side-by-side with businesses to reimagine their operations, rethink their business models, and redefine their role in a decarbonized economy. By combining deep industry knowledge with an understanding of the latest technological advancements, we aim to help corporations navigate the complex landscape and stay ahead of the curve.

Congratulations to Circulor for helping Volvo Cars launch the world's first EV battery passport for their EX90 SUV, three years ahead of the EU's 2027 deadline. 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗼: 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 Since 2019, Circulor has collaborated with Volvo Cars to track critical battery materials like cobalt, mica, nickel, and lithium from source to vehicle assembly. This comprehensive traceability enables Volvo to attribute Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) credentials to each material parcel, ensuring ethical and responsible sourcing practices. Their battery passport sets a new industry benchmark while offering Volvo owners a QR code inside the driver's door for easy access to simplified information. 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗼𝗿'𝘀 𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Leveraging technologies like blockchain and AI, Circulor's innovative solutions map entire supply chains, providing businesses with unprecedented visibility and accountability. Circulor's ambition goes beyond mere compliance; it aims to revolutionize supply chain transparency and drive sustainable practices across industries. By empowering businesses with granular insights into their supply chains, Circulor enables them to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and contribute to a more responsible and ethical future. Fabio Lancellotti

We’re delighted to announce today that we have participated in Neural Concept’s $27 million Series B funding round! Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Switzerland, Neural Concept is the leading engineering intelligence platform, putting 3D deep learning at the heart of manufacturers’ product design process. Use case example: Pierre Baqué, CEO of Neural Concept, believes his platform could reduce the development time of an EV from four years to 18 months. Congratulations to the team and welcome Deborah Pittet and Jonas Jeandupeux from Forestay Capital and Ryan Abdullah from The D. E. Shaw Group, joining Charles Letourneur at Alven, Philipp Thurn und Taxis from CNB Capital, Gregor Haidl from HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds.

📺 Here's the link to join the live Grand Prix ACF AutoTech event tonight at 7pm: https://lnkd.in/et5zQrQ6 MOTUL l FORVIA l OPmobility l Renault Group

[NEWS] Aster exits portfolio company GridBeyond! GridBeyond's cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) software has been instrumental in revolutionizing energy management. By optimizing the participation of distributed and front-of-the-meter (FTM) energy assets, such as commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage and demand response systems, as well as grid-scale storage, GridBeyond has paved the way for a more resilient and sustainable energy future. Huge congrats to Michael Phelan and Richard O' Loughlin. We can't wait to witness your future successes! #exit #venturecapital #energymanagement #DER #distributedenergyresourcesmanagement

Deeptech isn't just a buzzword—it's about merging physics with climate action. We're excited to embark on a collaborative journey with France Deeptech, as together we engineer the very foundations of the industries of tomorrow.

Fabio Lancellotti will be among the four members of the Climate Tech jury on April 3rd at the AWS Summit Paris, held at the Palais des Congrès.

Thrilled to share that our portfolio startup, Sunfire, has successfully raised an impressive €500M to drive Europe's green hydrogen economy forward! 💚 Their innovative pressurized alkaline and high-temperature solid oxide electrolysis technologies pave the way for scalable and efficient green hydrogen production, driving the transition to renewable energy. At Aster, with over two decades of commitment to decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries, we take immense pride in contributing to Sunfire's mission, catalyzing decarbonization on a grand scale. Kudos to new investors like LGT Private Banking, GIC, Ahren Innovation Capital, and Carbon Equity, who have joined hands with Sunfire to champion this cause. Let's celebrate this milestone propelling Europe towards a sustainable future! 👏🌍 Lightrock, Planet First Partners, Carbon Direct Capital, Climate Pledge Fund, Blue Earth Capital AG. #Sunfire #GreenHydrogen #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy

We're thrilled to announce that we're a member of Climate Dividends. 🌎 What's Climate Dividends? It's a measure of a company's climate contribution, rewarding emission reductions with dividends. 1 ton of CO₂eq avoided or sequestered = 1 Climate Dividend. Accenta.ai ACORUS ALTEREA ALTYN Be Energy Circu Li-ion Cool Roof France CVE (Changing Visions of Energy) Cycle Up DECATHLON FRANCE Eco-Tech Ceram Geev HUBCYCLE IDM FRANCE Ikaros Solar Group Naïo Technologies Waste Robotics La Virgule

Congratulations to Circulor on their partnership with European battery maker ACC—with Stellantis, TotalEnergies, and Mercedes-Benz AG. The partnership comes as the Automotive industry readies itself for the Battery Passport requirement of the EU Battery Regulation, which will trace the content and carbon footprint of batteries entering the European marketplace. As Circulor CEO Douglas Johnson-Poensgen stated: “In terms of battery manufacturers, ACC’s work with Circulor sets a high bar for the industry in terms of what supply chain transparency, material traceability, and proof of responsibility should look like.”  #battery #startups #automotive #traceability