Aster Capital

Aster Capital Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 and headquartered in Paris, France, with additional offices in London, Tel Aviv, San Francisco, and Nairobi. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on sectors such as renewable energy, mobility, industrials, and digital technology. Aster Capital invests across various stages, with a preference for seed, early venture, and growth capital, typically committing between €0.5 million and €5 million. The firm aims to support entrepreneurs by providing not only financial backing but also access to a network of experts and resources, enhancing the growth of its portfolio companies. Aster Capital has a notable history of successful investments, including Solairedirect and Digital Lumens. The firm actively seeks opportunities in Europe, North America, and Africa, emphasizing innovation in areas like cleantech, cybersecurity, and advanced materials.

Jianfeng Chen

Partner

Zhu Hai

Managing Partner

Jerome Joaug

Partner

Ubaldo Mafrici

Investor

Louise Piednoir

Partner Aster Fab

Pascal Siegwart

Partner, Business Operations

Cécile Tirbonod

CFO and Partner

Past deals in Energy

EkWateur

Series B in 2019
Founded in November 2015 with the ambition to become a key energy retail player in France, the company provides an innovative and truly seamless customer experience in a collaborative environment, while offering a 100% green energy at a competitive price. The company also has an ambitious and clear vision for energy services development to complement its energy retail business.

Nuru

Series A in 2019
Nuru, SARL generates and manages renewable electric energy. The company offers solar micro grid energy to the Congolese households, businesses, and organizations. Additionally, the company installs solar PV and storage micro grid across country. Nuru, SARL was formerly known as Kivu Green Energy and changed its name to Nuru, SARL in September, 2019. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

EkWateur

Equity Crowdfunding in 2019
Founded in November 2015 with the ambition to become a key energy retail player in France, the company provides an innovative and truly seamless customer experience in a collaborative environment, while offering a 100% green energy at a competitive price. The company also has an ambitious and clear vision for energy services development to complement its energy retail business.

EkWateur

Convertible Note in 2017
Founded in November 2015 with the ambition to become a key energy retail player in France, the company provides an innovative and truly seamless customer experience in a collaborative environment, while offering a 100% green energy at a competitive price. The company also has an ambitious and clear vision for energy services development to complement its energy retail business.

EkWateur

Series A in 2017
Founded in November 2015 with the ambition to become a key energy retail player in France, the company provides an innovative and truly seamless customer experience in a collaborative environment, while offering a 100% green energy at a competitive price. The company also has an ambitious and clear vision for energy services development to complement its energy retail business.

EkWateur

Series A in 2017
Founded in November 2015 with the ambition to become a key energy retail player in France, the company provides an innovative and truly seamless customer experience in a collaborative environment, while offering a 100% green energy at a competitive price. The company also has an ambitious and clear vision for energy services development to complement its energy retail business.

Eficia

Venture Round in 2015
EFICIA develops various innovative systems in Europe to optimize the energy and economic performance of buildings in real time.

EcoFactor

Series C in 2015
EcoFactor, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based home energy management services, aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and reducing costs for consumers while ensuring comfort. Established in 2006 and based in Redwood City, California, EcoFactor leverages patented big-data analytics and machine learning algorithms to analyze residential data, including home thermodynamics, user preferences, and weather conditions. This analysis enables the platform to continually monitor and optimize energy use without requiring manual adjustments from homeowners. EcoFactor's services are delivered through partnerships with utilities, energy retailers, broadband service providers, and HVAC companies, facilitating widespread access to its innovative solutions. The company operates as a subsidiary of Trane Inc. and has received funding from various investors, including Aster Capital and NRG.

EcoFactor

Series B in 2013
EcoFactor, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based home energy management services, aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and reducing costs for consumers while ensuring comfort. Established in 2006 and based in Redwood City, California, EcoFactor leverages patented big-data analytics and machine learning algorithms to analyze residential data, including home thermodynamics, user preferences, and weather conditions. This analysis enables the platform to continually monitor and optimize energy use without requiring manual adjustments from homeowners. EcoFactor's services are delivered through partnerships with utilities, energy retailers, broadband service providers, and HVAC companies, facilitating widespread access to its innovative solutions. The company operates as a subsidiary of Trane Inc. and has received funding from various investors, including Aster Capital and NRG.

EcoFactor

Series A in 2012
EcoFactor, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based home energy management services, aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and reducing costs for consumers while ensuring comfort. Established in 2006 and based in Redwood City, California, EcoFactor leverages patented big-data analytics and machine learning algorithms to analyze residential data, including home thermodynamics, user preferences, and weather conditions. This analysis enables the platform to continually monitor and optimize energy use without requiring manual adjustments from homeowners. EcoFactor's services are delivered through partnerships with utilities, energy retailers, broadband service providers, and HVAC companies, facilitating widespread access to its innovative solutions. The company operates as a subsidiary of Trane Inc. and has received funding from various investors, including Aster Capital and NRG.

CPower

Series B in 2009
CPower, Inc. offers energy conservation and management consulting services. The company’s suite provides revenue generation, energy conservation measurement, usage forecasting, and strategic consulting services. Its clientele include CB Richard Ellis, Equity Office Properties,Morgan Stanley, Macy’s, Starwood Hotels, Hines Property Management, Forest City Ratner Corporation, Co-op City, Macklowe Properties, RFR Realty, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Newmark Properties, Douglas Elliman Property Management, The State of Massachusetts’ Division of Capital Asset Management, Lenox Hill Hospital, Cooper Square Realty, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and Wentworth Management. CPower, Inc. was formerly known as ConsumerPowerline, Inc. and changed its name in September, 2008. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in New York, New York.

CPower

Venture Round in 2008
CPower, Inc. offers energy conservation and management consulting services. The company’s suite provides revenue generation, energy conservation measurement, usage forecasting, and strategic consulting services. Its clientele include CB Richard Ellis, Equity Office Properties,Morgan Stanley, Macy’s, Starwood Hotels, Hines Property Management, Forest City Ratner Corporation, Co-op City, Macklowe Properties, RFR Realty, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Newmark Properties, Douglas Elliman Property Management, The State of Massachusetts’ Division of Capital Asset Management, Lenox Hill Hospital, Cooper Square Realty, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and Wentworth Management. CPower, Inc. was formerly known as ConsumerPowerline, Inc. and changed its name in September, 2008. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in New York, New York.

CPower

Series A in 2007
CPower, Inc. offers energy conservation and management consulting services. The company’s suite provides revenue generation, energy conservation measurement, usage forecasting, and strategic consulting services. Its clientele include CB Richard Ellis, Equity Office Properties,Morgan Stanley, Macy’s, Starwood Hotels, Hines Property Management, Forest City Ratner Corporation, Co-op City, Macklowe Properties, RFR Realty, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Newmark Properties, Douglas Elliman Property Management, The State of Massachusetts’ Division of Capital Asset Management, Lenox Hill Hospital, Cooper Square Realty, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and Wentworth Management. CPower, Inc. was formerly known as ConsumerPowerline, Inc. and changed its name in September, 2008. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in New York, New York.
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