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Founded in 2000 by Catherine Muther in San Francisco, Astia began as the Women’s Technology Cluster. The firm manages a $32M fund and has made over 180 investments, focusing on creating a more equitable venture capital landscape. Astia emphasizes inclusive leadership and addresses gender and racial disparities in its investment strategies.
Astia invests in women-led companies across sectors such as healthcare, climate, consumer, and commerce. The firm targets seed, Series A, Series B, and growth equity stages, employing a proprietary process called Expert Sift™ to eliminate bias in investment sourcing and screening. Their strategy includes direct investments and the establishment of venture funds aimed at promoting equity.
Astia has backed over 180 companies, with 62 of those receiving funding through Astia Angels. Specific company names and outcomes are not detailed in the available information.
Submit your pitch through their form at https://www.astia.org/apply or email ola@astia.org with your deck.
Astia often leads investment rounds, particularly in seed and early-stage funding, focusing on women-led ventures.
Astia is open to follow-on investments, particularly for companies that demonstrate strong growth and alignment with their mission.
Astia currently manages a fund size of $32M, known as Astia Fund I.
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