Athena Technology Ventures makes investments in early stage companies in the global communications industry.
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.
Date
Company Name
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Round | Money Raised | Industry | Lead Investor |
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Sep 26, 2003
ProfitLogic
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Series C | $4.97M | Product Design | — |
Oct 23, 2001
CENiX
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Series B | $34M | Manufacturing | — |
Feb 5, 2001
Chameleon Systems
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Series C | $47M | Network Hardware | — |
Sep 28, 2000
Technology Strategy, Inc.
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Series B | $14.50M | Internet | — |
Aug 16, 2000
The Online Asset Exchange
|
Series B | $25M | E-Commerce | — |
Athena Technology Ventures has had 3 exits. Athena Technology Ventures most notable exits include ProfitLogic , CENiX
Date | Company Name | Exit Type | Industry | |
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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 |