Astia Angels is the direct investment arm of Astia, a non-profit organization founded to level the playing field for women entrepreneurs. Launched in 2013, Astia Angels operates as a global community of investors who actively fund early-stage ventures with at least one woman in a founding or executive role, holding equity and influence. The network utilizes a rigorous, proprietary due diligence process called the "Expert Sift" to vet potential investments, leveraging the collective expertise of its members to identify and support promising companies.