# Calix

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/calix

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Petaluma, US
- Website: www.calix.com
- Total disclosed funding: $150M
- Latest round: Series J (Aug 31, 2009)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

Calix is a leading provider of broadband services, developing advanced platforms and applications to enhance connectivity and operational efficiency for broadband service providers across various sectors.Founded in 1999 in Petaluma, US, Calix specializes in delivering broadband service solutions. The company went public in March 2010, raising USD 82.3 mn through an IPO. CEO Shawn Sands leads the firm, which has successfully executed five deals to date, with the most recent being on March 23, 2010. The company operates globally, focusing on enhancing broadband capabilities and expanding its client base.Calix Inc. offers a comprehensive Broadband Services Provider (BSP) delivery platform that includes the Calix Broadband Platform, the CommandIQ mobile application, and managed services such as SmartLife, SmartTown, SmartBiz, and SmartMDU. These products aim to improve connectivity and user engagement for telecommunications companies, cable operators, utilities, municipalities, and wireless internet service providers (WISPs) primarily in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia-Pacific.In the most recent fiscal year 2024, Calix reported revenues of USD 831.52 mn, with an EBITDA of USD -23.48 mn. The company generates income through a subscription-based model, providing various software applications, managed services, and integration tools tailored to broadband service providers' needs.Calix aims to expand its product offerings and market presence significantly by developing new solutions designed to launch in the coming quarters. The company is focusing on increasing its footprint in Europe and Asia-Pacific by 2025. The proceeds from its IPO will support these initiatives by enhancing product development and market expansion strategies.

## Funding rounds

- Series J, Aug 31, 2009, $50M — Meritech Capital Partners, Redpoint Ventures, Sprout Group, Foundation Capital, Telesoft Partners, Kinetic Ventures, Azure Capital Partners, Riverwood Capital
- Series I, Sep 4, 2007, $43M — Telesoft Partners, Kinetic Ventures
- Series I, Jun 22, 2007, $58M — Foundation Capital, Telesoft Partners, Credit Suisse

## Investors

- Foundation Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/foundation-capital) — Series I, Series J
- Telesoft Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/telesoft-partners) — Series I, Series J
- Credit Suisse (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/credit-suisse) — Series I
- Kinetic Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kinetic-ventures) — Series I, Series J
- Meritech Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/meritech-capital-partners) — Series J
- Redpoint Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/redpoint-ventures) — Series J
- Sprout Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sprout-group) — Series J
- Azure Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/azure-capital-partners) — Series J
- Riverwood Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/riverwood-capital) — Series J