Calient Technologies
Latest round
- Series C
Last raised
- Apr 2009
Total raised
- $341M
Investors
- 18
About Calient Technologies
Calient Technologies, Inc.Founded in 1999 in Goleta, US, Calient Technologies, Inc. is engaged in developing optical circuit switches, primarily the S320 model.97 mn.58 mn.AI’s primary offering is the Optical Circuit Switch (OCS) known as the S320, an all-optical switch that facilitates connection management among single-mode optical fibers without converting signals to an electrical format. Released in 2022, the S320 is designed to be protocol agnostic and supports data speeds ranging from 40 Gbps to 400 Gbps and beyond, making it suitable for high-bandwidth applications in telecommunications, data centers, and government sectors. The switch architecture employs a 3D MEMS design, allowing for a fully non-blocking array that enables any port to connect to any other port, ensuring minimal latency of 30 nanoseconds.AI generates revenue through direct sales of its flagship S320 Optical Circuit Switch and associated services, primarily targeting B2B clients in the telecommunications and data center sectors. Business transactions typically involve tailored agreements to meet clients' scalability and performance needs, with a strong emphasis on cost-effectiveness through competitive pricing models. The company’s innovative approach allows it to maintain the lowest cost per port among switching technologies, ensuring that clients benefit economically while achieving high-performance connectivity.97 mn, Calient Technologies, Inc. plans to invest in the development of new products and expand its market presence. The company aims to enhance the capabilities of its S320 Optical Circuit Switch and introduce additional offerings by 2023. Plans for geographic expansion include targeting markets in Europe and Asia-Pacific, with a focus on increasing deployments to meet growing demand in those regions.
Who invested in Calient Technologies
18 investors across 8 rounds
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Funding rounds
Series C
Apr 17, 2009
Amount
$5M
Investors
Series D
Nov 2, 2007
Amount
$10M
Investors
Series C
Jul 24, 2006
Amount
$10M
Investors
Series D
Apr 26, 2004
Amount
$15M
Investors
Series D
Jan 12, 2004
Amount
$20M
Investors
Series C
Jan 9, 2001
Amount
$225M
Investors
Series B
May 22, 2000
Amount
$50M
Investors
Series A
Apr 1, 1999
Amount
$6M
Investors
Questions about Calient Technologies
Who invested in Calient Technologies?
Calient Technologies has 18 investors on record across 8 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Calient Technologies raised?
Calient Technologies has raised 8 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Calient Technologies last raise money?
Calient Technologies's most recent round on record is a Series C, in Apr 2009.
What does Calient Technologies do?
Calient Technologies is a hardware company.
Where is Calient Technologies headquartered?
Calient Technologies is headquartered in Goleta, US.
Which VCs invest in companies like Calient Technologies?
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