ATHENA TECHNOLOGY VENTURES

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 inves... tors 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.More