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Astera Institute

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Nonprofit institute empowering high-leverage science and technology projects for transformative societal impact.

Berkeley, United States · 3+ investments · 3 portfolio companies

Pre-Seed
Seed
Artificial Intelligence
Life Sciences
Neuroscience
Headquarters
Berkeley, United States
Founded
2020
Website
astera.org
Portfolio Companies
3
Total Investments
3
Last Investment
Dec 2025
Geographic Focus
United States

Investment Thesis

Incubates visionary projects in AI, neuroscience, and life sciences to prepare for positive futures amid AI-driven change.

Astera Institute is an Other based in Berkeley, United States. It has made 3 investments, including Last Energy, Firefly Aerospace and Imbue. Focus areas include Artificial Intelligence and Life Sciences.

Portfolio3

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Venture Capital ×18 · Corporate VC ×4 · Angel Investor ×1 · 13 shared rounds

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