[5][6] The formation of Aster responds to Schneider Electric and Alstom's desire to detect resources and talent beyond the two groups, from an open innovation standpoint, in order to identify future markets.

[14][15] In November 2010, Aster made its first investment, as part of a €500,000 round of funding, in the start-up Optiréno, which specialises in the energy renovation of buildings.

In January 2014, the Lyon start-up The CosMo Company, which specialises in modeling and simulating complex systems, raised €3.8 million, allowing it to export to the United States.

[33] In November 2014, Aster invested in Digital Lumens, which specialises in smart LED lights, for a fourth round of funding, for a total of €23 million.

[34] Finally, in September 2014, Easybike raised €6.5 million through Aster, Sigma Gestion, and Business Angels, in order to accelerate its development.

[35] In March 2015, Schneider Electric and five partners (AFD, Proparco, BEI, OFID, and CDC [UK]) launched the Energy Access Ventures fund with a budget of €54.5 million.

[36] In January 2016, Aster and Alter Equity 3P partners with ECO GTB to raise €2.3 million to boost the growth of the company, which specialises in outsourced management services for building facilities.

[39] In February 2016, Aster took part in the third round of funding, raising €8 million for the US start-up EnTouch Controls, which specialises in energy management for buildings.

[42] In January 2017, ekWateur, a collaborative energy supplier in France, wrapped up a first round of funding with €2 million from Aster, BNP Paribas Développement, and Bouygues Telecom Initiatives.

[45] Aster participates in Habiteo's €6 million fundraising in November 2017, a French startup that supplies real estate developers with a 3D visualization tool.