# Calient Technologies

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/calient-technologies

- Industry: Hardware
- Headquarters: Goleta, US
- Website: www.calient.net
- Total disclosed funding: $341M
- Latest round: Series C (Apr 17, 2009)
- Investors on record: 18

## About

Calient Technologies, Inc. specializes in advanced optical networking solutions, focusing on high-performance optical circuit switches for telecommunications and data center applications.Founded in 1999 in Goleta, US, Calient Technologies, Inc. is engaged in developing optical circuit switches, primarily the S320 model. The company has completed a total of 17 deals, with the most recent funding round being a Series A in August 2019, raising USD 31.97 mn, which matches their total amount raised of USD 31.97 mn. The current company valuation stands at USD 113.58 mn. Jaideep K is the founder of Calient Technologies, and the company is currently led by CEO Arjun Gupta.Calient.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. Calient.AI serves a diverse client base, including service providers and enterprises looking for scalable and efficient optical networking solutions, with deployments exceeding one million ports globally across various geographical markets such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.Calient.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. By offering a GUI-driven management system and support for various industry-standard protocols, Calient.AI enhances its service offerings, fostering long-term partnerships with clients who require reliable and advanced optical switching solutions.Following the Series A funding round in August 2019, which raised USD 31.97 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.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Apr 17, 2009, $5M — Telesoft Partners
- Series D, Nov 2, 2007, $10M — Enterprise Partners Venture Capital, Sofinnova Investments, Telesoft Partners, Wall Street Technology Partners
- Series C, Jul 24, 2006, $10M — Enterprise Partners Venture Capital, Sofinnova Investments, Telesoft Partners
- Series D, Apr 26, 2004, $15M — Enterprise Partners Venture Capital, Sofinnova Investments, Telesoft Partners, DuPont Capital, Wall Street Technology Partners
- Series D, Jan 12, 2004, $20M — Enterprise Partners Venture Capital, Sofinnova Investments, Telesoft Partners, Storm Ventures, SDL Ventures, Van Wagoner Capital Management
- Series C, Jan 9, 2001, $225M — Bluestream Ventures, Telesoft Partners, Seligman Investments, American Express, INVESCO Plc, Juniper Ventures, Amerindo Investment Advisors, Tellabs, Marconi Ventures, ONI Systems
- Series B, May 22, 2000, $50M — Enterprise Partners Venture Capital, Telesoft Partners, Storm Ventures, Greylock Partners, Juniper Ventures, Tellabs
- Series A, Apr 1, 1999, $6M — Enterprise Partners Venture Capital, Telesoft Partners, Storm Ventures

## Investors

- Enterprise Partners Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/enterprise-partners-venture-capital) — Series A, Series B, Series D, Series C
- Telesoft Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/telesoft-partners) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
- Storm Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/storm-ventures) — Series A, Series B, Series D
- Greylock Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/greylock-partners) — Series B
- Juniper Ventures — Series B, Series C
- Tellabs — Series B, Series C
- Bluestream Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bluestream-ventures) — Series C
- Seligman Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/seligman-investments) — Series C
- American Express — Series C
- INVESCO Plc — Series C
- Amerindo Investment Advisors — Series C
- Marconi Ventures — Series C
- ONI Systems — Series C
- Sofinnova Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sofinnova-investments) — Series D, Series C
- SDL Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sdl-ventures) — Series D
- Van Wagoner Capital Management — Series D
- DuPont Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dupont-capital) — Series D
- Wall Street Technology Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wall-street-technology-partners) — Series D