Athena
Athena is a New York-based venture capital and private equity firm founded in 2020, specializing in pre-IPO investments and managed by an all-women team. The company focuses on sectors such as FinTech, cybersecurity, and technology-enabled direct-to-consumer, and has successfully completed multiple SPAC transactions.
Company Overview
Athena is a venture capital and private equity firm founded in 2020, headquartered in New York, NY. The company operates with a small team of 19 professionals, all of whom are women. Athena focuses on investing in pre-IPO companies, providing support and talent to high-growth firms. The firm manages a platform of SPACs and has successfully taken 10 companies public. With a strategic emphasis on technology sectors, Athena aims to identify and nurture promising technology firms.
Investment Strategy
Athena invests in pre-IPO companies privately, targeting firms before they exit through IPO, mergers and acquisitions, or SPAC transactions. The company partners with technology and ESG companies, leveraging its all-women investment and SPAC management team. Athena has participated in 9 SPAC transactions and has completed business combinations with companies such as Heliogen, Inc. and e.GO, a German electric vehicle producer. The firm manages over $3.9 billion in assets.
Sector Focus
Athena concentrates on sectors including FinTech, cybersecurity, and technology-enabled direct-to-consumer businesses. The firm is dedicated to identifying innovative technology companies and executing transactions that align with its investment strategy. Athena's network includes over 20 CXOs, providing a robust support system for the companies it invests in.
Leadership and Team
Athena's team comprises experienced professionals, including board members from Fortune 100 companies and CEOs. The firm has raised more than $1.2 billion under its leadership and has generated over $9 billion in revenues from scratch as founders. Athena emphasizes the importance of female leadership in the venture capital space, aiming to deliver returns through its all-women investment team.
History and Milestones
Founded in 2020, Athena has quickly established itself in the venture capital and private equity industry. The firm has successfully taken 10 companies public and has been involved with public boards, including Oracle, American Airlines, and BNY Mellon. Athena's strategic direction focuses on nurturing innovative technology firms and executing successful transactions in the market.