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Investment thesis

Astanor is a mission-driven impact venture capital firm that transforms the agrifood system by backing ambitious entrepreneurs with disruptive, scalable solutions — from 'soil and sea to gut.' Founded on the principle that 'impact-driven business is the key to a more resilient, sustainable economy,' Astanor backs only those solutions which promise to generate significant, material positive impact across the agrifood value chain, targeting sustainable agriculture, alternative proteins, food waste reduction, regenerative agriculture, and enabling technologies. The firm operates two complementary strategies: Astanor Venture (targeting Pre-Seed through Series B, €1–10M tickets, Europe + North America) and Astanor Growth (growth equity and small buyouts in profitable agrifood companies with revenues of €10M–€200M), together managing €800M in assets under management and investing in companies that restore balance and sustainability to land and oceans.

Notable quotes

Astanor was founded on the principle that impact-driven business is the key to a more resilient, sustainable economy. This conviction has been a driving force in both David and Emmanuel's careers for decades, a commitment I have witnessed firsthand throughout our numerous collaborations.

Eric Archambeau · PR Newswire press release — Emmanuel Faber and David Barber Join Astanor Ventures · 2021-10-12

This second venture fund, following the same investment thesis, has garnered significant support from returning investors from our first fund, a testament to Astanor's ability to scale and thrive in a volatile economic landscape.

Astanor Ventures (team statement) · LinkedIn announcement — Astanor Ventures Fund II close · 2023-09-01

We are thrilled to complete this round with Europe's largest impact fund, Astanor Ventures. Together, we can play a pivotal role in the war against microplastics and deliver on our mission to build an advanced and eco-friendly future for all.

Jamie Walters · Calyxia Series A press release · 2021-01-01

Recent investments

CompanyRoundSizeDate
Source.agSeries B$18m2025-11-03
4AG RoboticsSeries B$40m2025-07-29
NotplaSeries A$27m2024-09-24
CalyxiaSeries B$35m2024-09-06
Apeel SciencesSeries E$250m2021-08-19
InfarmSeries D$200m2021-12-16
Monarch TractorSeries B$61m2021-11-17
ŸnsectSeries D$11m2025-04-07
UmiamiSeries A$33m2023-10-03
Standing OvationSeries A$4m2024-09-16

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