Rhodia Buys Aster VC Fund Stake

French chemicals company, Rhodia, has bought a stake in Aster Capital’s venture capital fund, Aster II.

French chemicals company, Rhodia, has bought a stake in Aster Capital’s venture capital fund, Aster II, Private Equity Wire reports. The vehicle, which targets energy, advanced materials and environment sectors, is likely to raise €120-150 million.

Alstom, Rhodia and French electrical company, Schneider Electric, are the three sponsors for the multi-corporate venture capital fund targeting innovative technology start-ups. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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