Aster holds a master’s degree in Business Administration, focusing on Business Management and Entrepreneurship from the Catholic University of Leuven. Additionally, he holds a postgraduate degree in Finance and Securities from EHSAL Management School. He gained valuable experience in private equity and investment banking through various internships. He began his career at Heylen Group, a Belgian private equity firm, and subsequently completed internships at Emendo Capital, a Dutch investment boutique, and the Dutch branch of Macquarie Capital.