Astia

Company: Astia

Description: Astia is a pioneering venture capital firm that is dedicated to investing in high-performing companies led by women. Currently, Astia is deploying capital from Astia Fund I, a $32 million Series A/B fund that is both sector and geography agnostic. For the past twenty years, Astia has established a distinctive approach to sourcing, screening, and investing in top-performing companies, leveraging its proprietary Expert Sift deal sourcing and screening process. This robust, data-driven methodology utilizes best-in-class tools and wisdom-of-the-crowd techniques to minimize bias in the investment process. Astia has also recognized the critical need to address the intersectionality of race and gender within the investment landscape, which has led to a clear focus on investing in women of color. Rooted in extensive domain expertise and a commitment to exceptional investment performance, Astia operates on the foundational belief in the value of women as leaders in business. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment process that allows it to invest through a family of funds, catering to various stages of private company growth. Throughout its two-decade journey, Astia has positioned itself as a leader in aligning human values with rigorous investment practices. Understanding the fundamental dynamics of change, Astia has built an institution designed to endure. The firm's acute insights into the unique challenges faced by high-growth companies are integral to ensuring the success of its portfolio. Astia's approach is entrepreneur-centric and hands-on, enabling Limited Partners to expand their legacy of impact through collaboration with the firm. Founded in 1998 by tech pioneer Catherine Muther, Astia has maintained an unwavering commitment to leveling the investment playing field. In an environment where less than 10 percent of venture capital investments go to companies with a female leader, Astia firmly believes in the transformative power of investment as a catalyst for change.

Industry: Venture Capital and Private Equity

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/astia

Domain: http://www.astia.org/

Founded: 1999

Location: San Francisco, CA

Address: San Francisco, CA 94105, US

Size: 2-10 employees