A strategic round backed by visionary investors

Asterion Ventures, a venture capital firm specializing in seed and pre-seed investments in companies with high environmental and social impact, reaches a decisive milestone in its growth thanks to the trust and commitment of 16 long-term investors.

This fundraise, structured as non-dilutive simple bonds, marks a strategic turning point in building the European infrastructure for transformational venture capital.

Exceptional investors at the heart of this transformation

This funding round brings together influential figures committed to reshaping capital and the economy. Through their expertise, strategic vision, and dedication to a sustainable economy, they embody the pillars of this ambitious transformation:

Claire Martin (Founder of Lucidergie, former CSR Director at CMA CGM and Renault Nissan), Anne-Sophie Pastel-Dubanton (Co-founder of EcoXtract, French web pioneer), Nathalie Perrin Wallace (Climate investor), Martine Laroye (35 years of experience and leadership in real estate), Eric de Turckheim (Director at Trafigura), Germain Gouranton (Former CEO and Partner at Groupe Naldeo – CEO of Terre Ciel Energies), Romain Liot (Co-founder of Adore Me), Patrick Maio (Founder of Hinicio), Jean Manaud (Former Partner at Mercer & entrepreneur), Sébastien Motte (Entrepreneur & Investor), Samuel Nahon (Co-founder of Terroirs d'Avenir), Luc Pallavidino (Co-founder of Yousign), Olivier Parmentier (Managing Director at Enthéos)

These investors share a common ambition: backing projects with strong environmental and social impact, while supporting sustainable and resilient business models.

A funding round to accelerate growth and innovation

Thanks to this fundraise, Asterion Ventures aims to:
→ Deploy €75M into 40 new startups and follow-ons over three years.
→ Strengthen support for portfolio companies at Series A and B through dedicated vehicles.
→ Expand the support team (business development, communications, HR) to maximize value delivered to portfolio companies and LPs.
→ Pursue European expansion with new offices in Brussels and Geneva-Lausanne, following Paris and Amsterdam.
→ Prepare a €100M fund, combining a continuation fund and Series A.

A Proven Model Driving Tomorrow's Economy

Since its founding in 2021, Asterion Ventures has deployed over €60M into 28 European-focused startups, including:

Weefin, a major fintech player in sustainable finance (Series B)Everdye, a deeptech pioneer for a low-carbon textile industry (Series A)Spark Cleantech, specialized in transforming methane into low-carbon hydrogenAktio, our first successful exit, acquired by the Apave group in under three years

A lasting commitment to the future

"What Europe lacks today is not talent or ideas, but investment infrastructure capable of supporting systemic transformations over the long term."

Asterion is building this architecture: a community-driven venture capital firm, rooted in strategic industries, and designed to last." — Stéphane Bourbier, co-founder of Asterion Ventures

About Asterion Ventures

In four years, the fund has invested nearly €60M in 28 seed-stage startups, four of which have already raised Series A/B rounds with top-tier funds, and completed one exit.

Each year, Asterion leads around ten investments like Weefin, Everdye, and Spark Cleantech, backing founders who are building the companies Europe needs.

Its uniqueness: a community of 800 entrepreneurs and executives who invest as business angels, providing founders with capital, experience, networks, and conviction.

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