Chromatis Networks

Metro Optical Networking Systems

Acquired (Inactive) by Alcatel-Lucent on Jun 2000 - closed due to acquisition
Acquired Founded 1998
Total raised
Last: Undisclosed 1998-01
Stage
Acquired
Founded
1998
Headcount
130
HQ
Sector

About

Chromatis Networks was an Israeli startup company which developed next-generations transport solutions. The company's technology enabled carriers to service the bandwidth needs of evolving metropolitan areas.

In 2000, it was acquired by Lucent Technologies (which merged with Alcatel in 2006).

Funding history · 1 round · — total

1998-01
Undisclosed Undisclosed

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When was Chromatis Networks founded?
Chromatis Networks was founded in January 1998.
What was the primary focus of Chromatis Networks?
Chromatis Networks developed next-generation transport solutions, specifically focusing on metro optical networking systems to service bandwidth needs in metropolitan areas.
How many employees did Chromatis Networks have?
Chromatis Networks had approximately 51-200 employees, with an exact count of 130 employees.
Who were the founders of Chromatis Networks?
The founders of Chromatis Networks were Orni Petrushka and Rafi Gidron.
When was Chromatis Networks acquired and by whom?
Chromatis Networks was acquired in June 2000 by Lucent Technologies, which later merged with Alcatel in 2006.
What was the acquisition amount for Chromatis Networks?
Chromatis Networks was acquired for $4.8 billion in June 2000.
Which investor participated in Chromatis Networks' funding rounds?
JVP was a lead investor in Chromatis Networks' undisclosed funding round in January 1998.
What was the status of Chromatis Networks after the acquisition?
Chromatis Networks became inactive after its acquisition by Alcatel-Lucent in June 2000, with its operations being pulled by Lucent in August 2001.

Sectors & technology

Business model
B2B

Tags

broadbandbandwidthnetworkingtelecommunication