Last updated 2026-07-20
- Acquired by Avago Technologies for $400M, Dec 2013
- Raised $45.7M Series F led by JVP, Dec 2010
Total raised
$45.7M
Last: Undisclosed Round 2011-01
Stage
Acquired
Founded
1999
Headcount
1,800
HQ
Yokneam, Israel
Sector
Industrial Technologies
About
CyOptics designed, developed, and marketed a full line of Indium Phosphide (InP) and silica optical chips and components for integration into access, metro, and long-haul communications systems, as well as for defense and avionics markets. The company also provided contract design, foundry, and packaging services. CyOptics was an industry leader in both hybrid integration using different elements in a single package and monolithic integration on a single chip. Its products were enabled by an automated “nano-tech” capable manufacturing process.
Funding history · 1 round · $45.7M total
2010-12
F Round
$45.7M
★ JVP
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
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | cyoptics.com |
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Identifiers & details
| Legal name | CYOPTICS, INC. |
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| Founded | 1999-2 |
| Employees (exact) | 1800 |
| Status reason | Acquired (Inactive) by Avago Technologies on Dec 2013 - closed due to acquisition |
Acquisitions & public offerings
Acquired by Avago Technologies 2013-12 $400.0M
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 8 |
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Publications (Crossref)
| Works | 6 |
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Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 512743964 |
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| Status | מחוסלת מרצון — CLOSED |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 1999-02-08 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בסוגי עיסוק שפורטו בתקנון |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 0 |