About
ColorChip brings high-speed data transmission to mega-data centers and enterprises. The company's hyperscale single-mode solutions leverage its patented SystemOnGlass platform to deliver robust yet compact optical transceivers that support immense rates of data-intensive traffic. The ColorChip group has four headquarters around the world: a PLC FAB dedicated to the production of SystemOnGlass optical engines, module NPI, and R&D center in Yokneam, Israel; a mass production facility for modules, spanning 12,000 square meters and hundreds of operators, in Jiashan, China; an expanded R&D center in Suzhou, China; and a front office serving North American customers in Texas, United States.
Funding history · 8 rounds · $102.2M total
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- When was ColorChip founded and what is its primary focus?
- ColorChip was founded in January 2001 and focuses on developing Photonic Integrated Circuits for high-speed data transmission in data centers and enterprises.
- What is ColorChip's proprietary technology platform?
- ColorChip leverages its patented SystemOnGlass platform to deliver optical transceivers for high-speed data-intensive traffic.
- What was ColorChip's most recent funding round and when did it occur?
- ColorChip completed a Series F funding round in April 2017, raising $37 million. Key investors included Vintage Investment Partners and IGP - Israel Growth Partners.
- What significant operational change did ColorChip undergo in December 2018?
- In December 2018, ColorChip announced plans to lay off 50% of its employees.
- What strategic discussions was ColorChip involved in during August 2018?
- In August 2018, China's Sanan Optoelectronics was in talks to acquire ColorChip, an Israeli communication chips company.
- What industry organization did ColorChip join in March 2018 and what did they demonstrate?
- In March 2018, ColorChip joined the Open Compute Project as a Platinum member and demonstrated a 200G QSFP56 FR4 Beta Transceiver in collaboration with Marvell.
- What product was ColorChip shipping in September 2016?
- In September 2016, ColorChip was shipping 100G QSFP28 10km transceivers.
- What new product did ColorChip introduce in September 2019?
- In September 2019, ColorChip introduced an ultra-compact RGB Pico-Projector for SmartGlasses applications, based on its proprietary ColorMux® SystemOnGlass™ PLC Platform.
- What new initiative did ColorChip LTD form in February 2022?
- In February 2022, ColorChip LTD formed a global group to address the Metaverse and Web 3.0 needs for higher speed connectivity and AR/VR applications.