CyOptics

InP Optical Chipmaker for Fiber Communications

Industrial Technologies
Acquired by Avago Technologies
Acquired Israel Founded 1999
Last updated 2026-06-18
Total raised
$45.7M
Last: 2011-01
Stage
Acquired
Founded
1999
Headcount
0
HQ
Israel
Sector
Industrial Technologies

About

CyOptics developed indium phosphide (InP)–based optical chips and components for integration into access, metro, and long-haul communications systems. Their product portfolio included planar lightwave circuits (PLCs), transmitters, receivers, and modulators tailored for fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), enterprise/datacenter, and defense applications

Funding history · 1 round · $45.7M total

2011-01
$45.7M

Q&A

What is CyOptics' primary business?
CyOptics developed indium phosphide (InP)–based optical chips and components for integration into access, metro, and long-haul communications systems, with products including planar lightwave circuits (PLCs), transmitters, receivers, and modulators.
When was CyOptics founded?
CyOptics was founded in February 1999.
What is CyOptics' current status?
CyOptics is currently listed as 'Acquired (Inactive)' due to its acquisition by Avago Technologies in December 2013.
What is the total amount of funding CyOptics raised?
CyOptics raised a total of $45.7 million USD.
Which investor participated in CyOptics' last funding round?
JVP participated in CyOptics' last funding round in January 2011.
In which sector does CyOptics primarily operate?
CyOptics operates primarily in the Industrial Technologies sector, specifically within Microelectronics & Photonics Solutions.
What types of applications did CyOptics' products target?
CyOptics' products were tailored for fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), enterprise/datacenter, and defense applications.
What is CyOptics' employee count bucket?
CyOptics is in the 0 employee bucket.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Industrial Technologies
Sub-sectors
Industrial TechnologiesMicroelectronics & Photonics Solutions
Business model
B2B

Tags

semiconductors
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Identifiers & details

Founded1999-2
Status reasonAcquired (Inactive) by Avago Technologies on Dec 2013 - closed due to acquisition

Acquisitions & public offerings

Acquired by Avago Technologies 2013-12

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Patents

EPO8

Publications (Crossref)

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