Astella is a value-focused venture capital firm established in 2010, dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs from inception to expansion. The firm's name is derived from the Latin terms "estaleiro" (shipyard) and "ateliê" (workshop), symbolizing a space where brilliant ideas come to life through science and art. Astella invests at the earliest stages, up to Series A, and follows a value investing approach, focusing on SaaS, marketplaces, and consumer business models.

The firm is industry-agnostic and operates in Brazil, with its office located at R. Prof. Artur Ramos, 241 - Jardim Paulistano, São Paulo - SP, 01454-011, Brazil.