# Aster

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/aster

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.asterlab.ai
- Latest round: Seed (Jun 11, 2026)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Aster is an AI research company dedicated to automating research processes through autonomous systems, significantly speeding up the discovery of new technologies.Aster is an AI research firm that focuses on developing autonomous systems to enhance research efficiency. Founded in 2026 in San Francisco, US, the company has completed one funding deal. The most recent funding occurred on June 11, 2026, where Aster secured an undisclosed amount from Pioneer Fund and Y Combinator.Aster AI Labs specializes in automating research by creating autonomous research systems designed to drastically reduce discovery time, compressing decades into mere hours. Their systems operate at millions of tokens per second, effectively serving fields such as biotechnology and materials science. Aster's capabilities have been validated through benchmarks like NanoChat and ProteinGym, and their clients range from research institutions to high-tech corporations across North America and Europe.Aster AI Labs generates revenue through subscription-based services and partnerships with research organizations and corporate clients. Their offerings include tailored access to autonomous research systems, structured agreements to facilitate ongoing access, and support services that enhance research efficiency. This revenue model aligns with the growing demand in businesses for advanced technological solutions to expedite innovation.Following the recent funding in June 2026, Aster plans to utilize the capital to accelerate growth and expand its market reach. The company aims to introduce new products designed to further enhance their research automation capabilities, with specific release dates to be announced. Additionally, Aster seeks to enter new geographical markets, targeting expansion efforts in Europe and Asia by the end of 2027. The funding will play a crucial role in supporting these initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jun 11, 2026 — Y Combinator, Pioneer Fund

## Investors

- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed
- Pioneer Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pioneer-fund) — Seed