Astera Institute
Overview
Astera Institute is a non-profit organization that supports early-stage and high-leverage science and technology projects in areas such as Artificial General Intelligence, Open Science, and Climate.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Aerospace | May 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Imbue | Sep 2023 | Series B | Lead |
| Last Energy | Dec 2025 | Series C | Lead |
| Terviva | May 2021 | VC Round | Lead |
| Rendezvous Robotics | Oct 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
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FAQ
Where is Astera Institute based?
Astera Institute is headquartered in Berkeley, California, United States.
When was Astera Institute founded?
Astera Institute was founded in 2020.
How many portfolio companies does Astera Institute have?
Astera Institute has 8 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Astera Institute's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Firefly Aerospace, Imbue, Last Energy, Terviva, Rendezvous Robotics.
What was Astera Institute's most recent investment shown here?
Astera Institute's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Rendezvous Robotics in 2026.
What sectors does Astera Institute focus on?
Astera Institute focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Astera Institute focus on?
Astera Institute typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Astera Institute's AUM?
Astera Institute's assets under management are estimated between $2.0B and $2.5B.