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Astera Labs

NASDAQ: ALAB

Santa Clara, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors

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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Ronald JankovNamed on SEC filing
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Manuel AlbaNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$32.4M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2018–2019

$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

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.
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.