
Asher Kraut
Pre-seed and seed-stage investor in industrial technology startups
Los Angeles, California
Joined January 2025
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Asher is a dynamic venture capital investor and co-founder of Generational Partners, a firm dedicated to commercializing IP-intensive technology companies. He focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage investments in industrial technology startups, demonstrating a keen eye for emerging solutions in sectors like AI, robotics, and construction design. His work includes leading investments in companies such as Thread and Hedral. theorg+2
Prior to Generational Partners, Asher played a significant role at Starburst Aerospace and Starburst Ventures, where he managed global deal flow and invested in deeptech companies within the aerospace, aviation, and defense sectors. He was instrumental in building the venture capital arm of Starburst Aerospace, actively funding and supporting entrepreneurs developing advanced technologies for the future of these industries. ranneyschool+3
Asher completed his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from UCLA in an accelerated 30-month program, graduating with honors. During his time at UCLA, he also co-founded checkmate, a consumer financial technology startup, showcasing his entrepreneurial drive early in his career. ranneyschool+2
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AKAsher Kraut
lead or co-lead investment rounds in deep tech or space tech.Mar 12, 2026
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