Last updated 2026-07-26
- Acquired by Sanan Optoelectronics (deal broke down) for $300M, Aug 2018
- Raised $37M Series F led by Gemini, Mar 2017
- Raised $25M Series E led by Gemini, Oct 2015
Total raised
$107.2M
Last: Undisclosed Round 2017-04
Stage
Mature
Founded
2001
Headcount
200
HQ
Yokne'am Illit, Israel
Sector
Industrial Technologies
About
ColorChip is an Israeli company that specializes in advanced optical engines, particularly its patented SystemOnGlass™ platform, designed to enhance data transmission for mega-datacenters and enterprises. The company designs, manufactures, and supplies multi-benefit optical communication devices that offer seamless scalability and faster time to mass production. ColorChip's solutions are focused on empowering communities by enabling faster and better communication worldwide. They offer industry-leading optical high-speed transceivers to the Datacom/Telcom markets and passive optical splitters to the FTTx markets. ColorChip is vertically integrated, manufacturing its core technology in its wholly-owned fab in Israel. The company also has a mass production facility in Jiashan, China, an R&D center in Suzhou, China, and a front office in Texas, USA.
Funding history · 8 rounds · $107.2M total
2017-03
F Round
$37.0M
★ Gemini★ BRM Group★ HGL Capital★ CIRTech Fund★ Viola Credit★ Scale-Up Venture Capital★ Vintage Investment Partners★ IGP - Israel Growth Partners
2015-10
E Round
$25.0M
★ Gemini★ BRM Group★ Vintage Investment Partners★ IGP - Israel Growth Partners
2012-09
Debt Financing
$5.0M
★ Viola Credit
2011-10
D Round
$15.0M
★ Gemini★ BRM Group★ Vertex Ventures Israel
2007-01
C Round
$7.5M
★ Eurofund★ Motorola Solutions★ Vertex Ventures Israel★ Bessemer Venture Partners★ PolyTechnos Venture Partners★ Walden Israel Venture Capital
2005-12
B Round
$7.2M
★ Eurofund★ Motorola Solutions★ Vertex Ventures Israel★ Bessemer Venture Partners★ PolyTechnos Venture Partners★ Walden Israel Venture Capital
2004-04
A Round
$4.0M
★ Eurofund★ PolyTechnos Venture Partners★ Walden Israel Venture Capital
2001-01
Seed
$6.5M
★ Eurofund★ PolyTechnos Venture Partners★ Walden Israel Venture Capital
Headcount over time
From 50 (2016-08) to 60 (2025-12) · +10 (+20%) · 51 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- What is ColorChip's primary business?
- ColorChip is an Israeli company specializing in advanced optical engines, particularly its patented SystemOnGlass™ platform, for high-speed data transmission in mega-datacenters and enterprises.
- When was ColorChip founded?
- ColorChip was founded in 2001.
- Which investors participated in ColorChip's C Round in April 2017?
- The C Round in April 2017 included investments from CIRTech fund and Scale-Up fund.
- What was the outcome of the acquisition attempt by Sanan Optoelectronics?
- In August 2018, Sanan Optoelectronics attempted to acquire ColorChip for $300,000,000, but the deal broke down.
- How many employees does ColorChip currently have?
- ColorChip has 51–200 employees.
- What is ColorChip's total funding raised to date?
- ColorChip has raised a total of $107,200,000.
- What notable 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 strategic move did ColorChip make 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.
Team · 3
Eli Arad
Founder · VP Research and Development
Shimon Eckhaus
Founder · Founder
Prof. Shlomo Ruschin
Founder · Founder
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Industrial Technologies
Sub-sectors
Industrial TechnologiesMicroelectronics & Photonics Solutions
Technologies
Materials & SubstancesSiliconSimulation & ImagingVirtual RealityCommunicationsFiber OpticsSemiconductors & Electronics
Target customers
Enterprise & Professional ServicesITData Centers
Business model
B2B
Tags
telecommunicationtelecommunication-equipmentbroadbandmetaverseweb-3-0electronic-manufacturingelectro-opticsdata-centersoptical-communicationinspection-and-testingoptronicsnanotechnologycommunications
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | color-chip.com |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/100137 | |
| facebook.com/systemonglass | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/user/ColorChipTech |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | ColorChip LTD |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 |
| Employees (exact) | 200 |
| Offices | Jiuquan; United States; Jiaxing |
Acquisitions & public offerings
Acquired by Sanan Optoelectronics (deal broke down) 2018-08 $300.0M
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 6 |
|---|
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | color-chip.com |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 1 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 513055509 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2000-12-26 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2025 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 6 — annual_report (3), violation (1), people (2) |
| Registered address | התבור 1 יקנעם עילית |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-13 | דו~ח שנתי-הקצאת מניות |
| 2025-11-13 | דו~ח שנתי-עדכון מען דיגיטלי |
| 2025-11-13 | עדכון הפרה |
| 2025-11-13 | דו~ח שנתי-שינוי בהוראות בתקנון |
| 2025-11-12 | עדכון בעלי תפקידים |
| 2026-03-09 | עדכון דירקטורים-הסרת דירקטור |