Athena Technology Ventures

investment firm

About

Athena Technology Ventures makes investments in early stage companies in the global communications industry.

Details

Industries
Finance,Semiconductor,Venture Capital
Operating Status
Active
Investor Type
PE,Venture Capital

Based in Palo Alto, California, Athena Technology Ventures makes investments in early stage companies in the global communications industry. Athena's portfolio includes companies focusing on semiconductors, network systems, telecom services, Internet infrastructure and infraservices, and e-commerce. The principals and support staff bring a broad array of technical, financial, and operational experience to making each investment decision, and supporting each portfolio company.

Their main investors are corporate partners from Asia, and market leaders in semiconductor manufacturing, network systems, consumer electronics, telecom, and Internet. Athena often leverages its contacts in Asia to help portfolio companies develop manufacturing or distribution partnerships.

Athena's sister fund in Korea invests in Asian-based start-ups, and transpacific technology companies, subsidiaries, and joint ventures.

Investments

Number of Investments
Number of Lead Investments
11
3
Athena Technology Ventures has made 11 investments. Their most recent investment was on Sep 26, 2003, when ProfitLogic raised $4.97M.
Date Company Name
Round Money Raised Industry Lead Investor
Sep 26, 2003 ProfitLogic
Series C $4.97M Product Design
Oct 23, 2001 CENiX
Series B $34M Manufacturing
Series C $47M Network Hardware
Series B $14.50M Internet
Series B $25M E-Commerce

Exits

Athena Technology Ventures has had 3 exits. Athena Technology Ventures most notable exits include ProfitLogic ,   CENiX

Date Company Name Exit Type Industry
Jul 5, 2005 ProfitLogic M&A Product Design Detail
Feb 24, 2003 CENiX M&A Manufacturing Detail
Jun 7, 2002 The Online Asset Exchange M&A E-Commerce Detail