Immerse yourself in an ecosystem of innovation compatible
with planetary limits

Building the companies that drive the most disruptive sustainable innovations requires a vision of patient, efficient capital. This is the conviction that Asterion has held since its inception, supporting its investments from day one, with no fixed end dates. While this vision of long-term social responsibility is becoming increasingly evident for investors, it has long been part of another category's DNA: entrepreneurial families.

In the context of a global crisis where planetary limits are causing systemic transformations, these family-run businesses, which are the driving forces of the French economy, have a unique opportunity to diversify their activities by combining growth and impact. Impact investing provides them with a way to perpetuate their vision and strengthen their legacy, while passing on robust entrepreneurial values.

To meet their growing need for training, we created a dedicated program: Immersion (by Asterion). This program, devised by a community of experts and entrepreneurs, enables these families to build lasting trust and face the major challenges of the 21st century together.

Why create a community of
family seed investors
now?

There is unique momentum to seize opportunities, diversify assets and support the reindustrialization and independence of Europe.

Anticipate
tomorrow's world and diversify family assets

Climate and societal transitions aren't just necessities, they also represent major economic opportunities, requiring a strategic reorientation of capital.

Develop
investment expertise for family administrators

This expertise makes it possible to maintain an informed and critical view of the M&A activities of operational managers and strategic decisions regarding historical activities.

Reconnect
with the entrepreneurial spirit of our origins

By supporting first-generation entrepreneurs in sectors of the future, the family's founding values are reaffirmed, while contributing to solutions to the challenges of the 21st century.

In just three months, gain the experience
a seed investor takes several years
to accumulate on his own.

Join our immersion program and dive into the daily life of a venture capitalist, as part of our team, for three months of intense learning and new opportunities.

Kick-off seminar

24 hours and one evening near Paris to:

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Discover the basics of financial investment terms
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Master key concepts and the due diligence process
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In-depth analysis of major impact trends
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Expand and energize your professional network

12 evenings of first-hand immersion in VC life

Tailor-made formats to explore the realities of venture capital
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6 Inspiration Sessions with investment experts
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8 Shadow Deal Flows with exclusive access to one of France's finest impact deal flows, followed by team debriefs to discuss your investment decisions
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5 Sector Deep Dives to explore case studies, follow up on current Asterion instructions and attend start-up pitch presentations
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3 Start-Up Sessions to have direct discussions with companies supported by Asterion

Closing seminar

Two days and an evening near Paris to conclude your journey around four key moments:

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Debriefing on completed deals, in the presence of the entrepreneurs
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A social evening to strengthen bonds
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A reverse transmittal exercise - learning to convince on impact issues
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An afternoon of new alliances – plea for the future

Several speakers
from the first edition

Thematic experts

Yamina Saheb
IPCC scientific expert
Bertrand Badré
Former CEO of
World Investment Bank
Olivier Hamant
Author and researcher
in biology and
biophysics
Philippe Zaouati
CEO Mirova
The Inspirer

Investors already committed
to impact

Olivier Parmentier
The Private Equity
impact specialist
Pauline Duval,
Duval Group General Manager
Decision-maker and NextGen key figure
in inclusive entrepreneurship
Séverine Tapié-Mulliez, SMT Consulting President
Finance and consulting for family businesses
Cédric Sellin, Investor / Advisor at Nango
A keen eye on
investments in Tech
Lorraine Strauss
Co-founder of Leia Capital

Want to join and help build a community of young committed families?

The full program is aimed at anyone from an entrepreneurial family wishing to learn about seed impact investment, in order to become the family's advisor on these issues.

To find out more and register for the next class starting in March 2025, contact Sarah or Louise (louise@asterionventures.com).

What next?

After four months together, you'll have the opportunity to:

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join a community of alumni from 9 families committed to the change our world needs.
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to be invited to the closing seminars of future programs (on the 2nd day).
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to participate in Immersion's annual think tank, bringing together all the entrepreneurial families involved in the transition, alongside Asterion, to co-design younger generations' family commitment.
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join Asterion's community of investors
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and continue to learn about investing by receiving investment memos on our next participations as a priority.
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by taking part in our events (Asterion salons, Thursday lunches, evenings in unusual Parisian locations, fund-raising evenings).

What next?

After these four months together, you are able to continue the adventure with us.

  • join a community of alumni from 9 families committed to the change our world needs.
  • take part in the closing seminars of future programs (on the 2nd day).
  • participate in Immersion's annual think tank, bringing together all the entrepreneurial families involved in change alongside Asterion, to help shape the family commitment of younger generations together.
  • join Asterion's community of investors
  • continue to learn about investments by receiving priority investment notes for our next participations.
  • take part in our events (Asterion fairs, Thursday lunches, special evenings at unique Parisian venues, fund-raising events).

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