Last updated 2026-09-02
- Acquired by Optium Corp. for $35M, Mar 2007
- Raised $7M Seed round led by Plentyum, Jan 2002
- Raised $4.5M Series B led by Plentyum, Jan 2006
Total raised
$11.5M
Last: Undisclosed Round 2006-01
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2000
Headcount
20
HQ
Nes Ziona, Israel
Sector
Network Infrastructure
About
Kailight Photonics developed optical modules for the global telecommunications industry. The company's patented optical signal regeneration and wavelength conversion technology provided breakthrough levels of performance for systems vendors offering next-generation optical-networking solutions. Kailight's family of optical modules were the industry's most advanced 300 Pin 40Gb/s transceivers addressing line side and client side applications.
Funding history · 2 rounds · $11.5M total
2 events/rounds · $11.5M Total Funding: $11.5M in Private Equity
Jan 2006
Jan 2002
★ Plentyum★ Lucent Venture Partners Inc.★ Ofer Brothers High-Tech Group
Headcount over time
20 employees (2026-09) · 1 point
Offices
Nes Ziona, Israel · HQ / main office
Q&A
- What is Kailight Photonics' primary business?
- Kailight Photonics is a developer of optical modules for the telecommunications industry.
- When was Kailight Photonics founded?
- Kailight Photonics was founded in January 2000.
- What is the current status of Kailight Photonics?
- Kailight Photonics is currently active, but its status reason indicates it was acquired by Optium Corporation in March 2007.
- What is the total amount of funding Kailight Photonics has raised?
- Kailight Photonics has raised a total of $4,500,000.
- When was Kailight Photonics' last funding round and who were the lead investors?
- Kailight Photonics' last funding round occurred in January 2006, with Hyperion Israel Venture Partners.
- In which sector does Kailight Photonics primarily operate?
- Kailight Photonics' primary sector is Industrial Technologies, specifically within Microelectronics & Photonics Solutions.
Team · 3
Dr. Uriel Halavee
Founder · Co-Founder
Prof. Shmuel Sternklar
Founder · Co-Founder
Mr. Sagie Tsadka
Founder · Co-Founder, President and CEO
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Network Infrastructure
Technologies
Target customers
Business model
B2B
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | kailight.com |
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Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Kailight Photonics Inc. |
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| Founded | 2000-1 |
| Employees (exact) | 20 |
| Status reason | Acquired (Inactive) by Optium Corporation on Mar 2007 - closed due to acquisition |
Acquisitions & public offerings
Acquired by Optium Corp. 2007-03 $35.0M
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 4 |
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Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | kailight.com |
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