
Astanor Ventures
Description
Astanor Ventures is a prominent global venture capital firm headquartered in Luxembourg, with a dedicated focus on regenerating the food, agriculture, and blue ocean economy sectors. The firm is committed to backing entrepreneurs who are building a healthier, more sustainable, and regenerative food system through technological innovation. Their investment thesis centers on addressing critical global challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and food security by supporting companies that offer impactful solutions.
Astanor Ventures employs a flexible investment strategy, deploying capital across various stages from seed to growth rounds. The firm is known for its hands-on approach, leveraging deep sector expertise and an extensive network to support its portfolio companies. They actively seek out ventures involved in areas like sustainable agriculture, alternative proteins, food waste reduction, circular economy initiatives, and ocean health, aiming to foster systemic change within the agrifood ecosystem.
With over €500 million in assets under management, Astanor Ventures demonstrates substantial financial capacity to drive its mission. Their second fund successfully closed at €325 million, further solidifying their position as a significant investor in the regenerative agrifood space. The firm has built a diverse portfolio comprising over 40 companies, reflecting their broad commitment to transforming the global food landscape. Astanor typically provides initial investments ranging from approximately $1,000,000 for early-stage ventures up to $22,000,000 for Series A and B rounds, showcasing their commitment to scaling impactful solutions.
Investor Profile
Astanor Ventures has backed more than 62 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 32 rounds, about 52% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, France, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Agriculture, Food and Beverage, Biotechnology.
- Typical check size: $1M – $22M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (35%)
- Seed (24%)
- Series B (15%)
- Series C (11%)
- Series Unknown (6%)
- Series D (3%)
- Pre Seed (3%)
- Convertible Note (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (39%)
- France (21%)
- United Kingdom (13%)
- Switzerland (6%)
- Belgium (5%)
- Germany (5%)
- The Netherlands (3%)
- Sweden (3%)
- Denmark (2%)
- Ireland (2%)
Industry Focus
- Agriculture
- Food And Beverage
- Biotechnology
- Agtech
- Farming
- Food Processing
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Machine Learning
- Software
- Health Care
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