Astia

Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees

Astia is a San Francisco, California-based venture capital and private equity firm focused on high-performing, women-led companies. It operates Astia Fund I, a sector- and geography-agnostic Series A/B vehicle, and supports a family of funds that cover different stages of private company growth. Over two decades, Astia has developed Expert Sift, a data-driven sourcing and screening process designed to reduce bias and surface top opportunities, with a particular emphasis on investing in women of color. Founded by Catherine Muther in 1998, the organization aims to pair investment rigor with a commitment to advancing women in leadership.

It targets growth-stage startups led by women, offering hands-on, entrepreneur-centric engagement to help portfolio companies scale. Within the venture ecosystem, Astia distinguishes itself through its bias-aware process and its mission to broaden access to capital for underrepresented founders. A recent development includes a partnership with Cisco Systems announced in 2024 to advance investment opportunities for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color-owned businesses.

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