Astera Labs
NASDAQ: ALABUnicorn · $6.4BSanta Clara, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 4 known investors
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Astera Labs develops connectivity solutions for hyperscale data centers. The company operates in the data center infrastructure and semiconductor space.
Founders & leadership
Astera Labs was founded in 2017 by Gajendra Sanjay Akkasalamakki, Jitendra Mohan, Jitendra M., Sanjay Gajendra, and Casey Morrison.
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Gajendra Sanjay AkkasalamakkiCo-founder
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Jitendra MohanCo-founder
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Jitendra M.inCo-founder · CEOJitendra M. is the CEO of Astera Labs, which develops connectivity solutions for data center applications. He has over 20 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, including full P&L responsibility for a high-speed interface semiconductor business and a general management role overseeing engineering and marketing, with expertise in high-speed interface ICs, clocking/timing, and signal conditioning across communications, wireless infrastructure, automotive infotainment, and industrial video markets; he holds more than 30 patents and has authored several IEEE publications.
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Sanjay GajendrainPresident, Chief Operating Officer, Co-FounderHe has over 20 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, has held general manager and P&L responsibility for a high-speed interface semiconductor business, has expertise in areas including clocking/timing, signal conditioning, and high-speed interface ICs, and holds more than 30 patents along with several IEEE publications.
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Casey MorrisoninChief Product Officer, Co-FounderFounder of Astera Labs, which develops connectivity solutions for hyperscale data centers, where he focuses on product definition and customer integration. From 2008 to 2017 he was a Systems and Validation Manager and Member of Group Technical Staff at Texas Instruments' Analog Signal Chain division, working on product definition and validation of high-speed interface ICs, with expertise in high-speed serial communications and signal integrity across standards including PCI-Express, Ethernet, and SAS/SATA.
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Desmond LynchinChief Financial Officer
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Ronald JankovNamed on SEC filing
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Manuel AlbaNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 4
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$32.4M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2018–2019
▶$26MraisedAug 2020 · 55 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$26MraisedAug 2020 · 55 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Manuel AlbaDirector
- Jitendra MohanExecutive Officer, Director
- Ronald JankovDirector
- Gajendra Sanjay AkkasalamakkiExecutive Officer, Director
- Stefan DyckerhoffDirector
- Offering amount
- $26M
- Amount sold
- $26M
- First sale
- Nov 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$6.3MraisedApr 2018 · 14 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$6.3MraisedApr 2018 · 14 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Gajendra Sanjay AkkasalamakkiExecutive Officer, Director
- Ronald JankovDirector
- Jitendra MohanExecutive Officer, Director
- Manuel AlbaDirector
- Offering amount
- $8.5M
- Amount sold
- $6.3M
- Proceeds to insiders
- $320K
- First sale
- Mar 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Valuation · disclosed
Disclosed events$6.4Bvaluation at IPOMar 2024 · $36.00/share · 424B4
filing ↗Source: SEC prospectus filings, and round valuations the company or its investors disclosed — follow each entry's link for the claim.
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In the news
Astera Labs Stock And 2 AI Data Center Picks From Founder Led Companiesfinance.yahoo.com · Aug 2026Should Stronger Analyst Focus On Earnings Power In Astera Labs’ AI Story (ALAB) Require Action From Investors?finance.yahoo.com · Aug 2026
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- What does Astera Labs do?
- Astera Labs develops connectivity solutions for hyperscale data centers. The company operates in the data center infrastructure and semiconductor space.
- Who founded Astera Labs?
- Astera Labs was founded by Gajendra Sanjay Akkasalamakki, Jitendra Mohan, Jitendra M., Sanjay Gajendra, Casey Morrison in 2017.
- Who are Astera Labs's investors?
- Astera Labs's investors include State of Mind Ventures, Atreides Management, Intel Capital, Sutter Hill Ventures.
- How much funding has Astera Labs raised?
- Astera Labs has disclosed $32.4M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Astera Labs headquartered?
- Astera Labs is headquartered in Santa Clara, US.