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Build from here.

€50k–€350k for pre-seed and Seed companies in Central Romania. Capital, experience and support for your next stage.

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About Asternova Centru

Regional early-stage venture capital for Central Romania

Asternova Centru is an €8.061M regional venture capital fund for pre-seed and Seed startups in Central Romania.

The fund includes €7.058M in public capital through the Centru Regional Development Agency.

It invests €50k–€350k and targets a portfolio of 40 companies from Alba, Brașov, Covasna, Harghita, Mureș and Sibiu.

The fund is managed by Aster Capital Partners and developed together with Iceberg+ and Venture Booster.

€8.061MFund size

€7.058MADR Centru public anchor

40Target companies

€50k–350kTicket

Pre-seed, SeedStage

Consortium

Regional by design. International by experience.

With €7.058M in public capital through ADR Centru and a target portfolio of 40 companies, Asternova Centru is firmly focused on the region.

International experience sets the benchmarks. Regional intelligence adds the context. Due diligence and data inform every investment decision.

Aster Capital Partners · AIFM authorised by the AMF since 2002.

ADR Centru · €7.058M in public capital for the regional portfolio.

Iceberg+ and Venture Booster · Regional intelligence and founder support.

Team

Close enough to see the whole picture

A team present in Central Romania reads the regional context and compares it with international investment benchmarks. Investment decisions follow documented criteria and a formal committee process.

Capital starts the relationship. People, perspective and access stay in play.

Silvia Ursu

General Partner

Investment strategy, ecosystem development and long-term founder partnership.

Dan Avram

Due diligence & post-investment execution

25+ yrs in systems and teams scaling, productivity & AI efficiency

Paul Ștefănuț

Acceleration Expert

Acceleration, founder support and preparation for the next stage of growth.

Jean-Marc Bally

President of the Investment Committee

Institutional venture capital perspective and investment committee leadership.

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Are you an investor?

Access early-stage opportunities in Central Romania through a regulated VC fund with €7M+ in anchor capital already committed by ADR Centru.

A portfolio approach, disciplined selection, and an experienced team behind every investment.

For Investors

Building in Central Romania?

We see you.

Raise €50k–€350k at pre-seed or Seed, with an experienced investment team behind you. Capital, regional proximity and long-term support for what comes next.

For start-ups

Aim higher.Build from here.