Astera, a privately owned company headquartered in Germany, was founded in 2007 and employs approximately 80 individuals. The company reported $12.0M in revenue as of 2025. Its primary offerings include Pro AV controls and infrastructure. Functioning as a hardware, software, and manufacturing entity, Astera produces battery-powered, remote-controlled LED lights.
Astera's QuikBeam recently secured two industry accolades on September 15, 2026, first by winning a Best of Show Award at ISE within the TVBEurope category, which recognizes new pro AV products and solutions. This recognition followed QuikBeam being named a TV Tech Best of Show Winner at IBC 2026, a prominent gathering for broadcast media and entertainment professionals in Amsterdam. Earlier, on September 10, Astera launched its new Connect Series, designed to extend the performance and creative possibilities of its lighting into permanent and long-term installations. The initial product in this series is QuikBeam Connect, facilitated by the TracklightAdapter.