Correspondence 0001193125-24-069613 from Astera Labs, Inc. (ALAB)
Astera Labs, Inc.
Date: March 18, 2024 · CIK: 0001736297 · Accession: 0001193125-24-069613
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CORRESP 1 filename1.htm CORRESP Astera Labs, Inc. 2901 Tasman Drive, Suite 205 Santa Clara, California 95054 VIA EDGAR March 18, 2024 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Jennifer Angelini Sarah Sidwell Kevin Stertzel Andrew Blume Re: Astera Labs, Inc. Acceleration Request for Registration Statement on Form S-1 File No. 333-277205 Requested Date: March 19, 2024 Requested Time: 4:00 P.M. Eastern Time Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), Astera Labs, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby requests that the effective date and time of the above-referenced registration statement (the “Registration Statement”) be accelerated to the “Requested Date” and “Requested Time” set forth above, or such later time as the Company or its counsel may orally request via telephone call to the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”). In making this acceleration request, the Company acknowledges that it is aware of its responsibilities under the Act. Once the Registration Statement is effective, please orally confirm the event with our counsel, Goodwin Procter LLP, by calling Bradley Weber at (650) 752-3226. We also respectfully request that a copy of the written order from the Commission verifying the effective date and time of the Registration Statement be sent to our counsel, Goodwin Procter LLP, Attention: Bradley C. Weber. Under separate cover, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as representatives of the underwriters, will send the Commission a letter joining in this request for acceleration of the effective date and time. The representatives will also provide you with information with respect to clearance from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority prior to the effective date. [Signature page follows] If you have any questions regarding this request, please contact Bradley Weber of Goodwin Procter LLP at (650) 752-3226. Sincerely, ASTERA LABS, INC. By: /s/ Jitendra Mohan Name: Jitendra Mohan Title: Chief Executive Officer cc: Bradley C. Weber, Goodwin Procter LLP Julia R. White, Goodwin Procter LLP John Hutar, Goodwin Procter LLP Heidi E. Mayon, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP