# ColorChip

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

- Industry: Materials
- Headquarters: Yokneam Illit, Israel
- Website: www.color-chip.com
- Total disclosed funding: $25M
- Latest round: Series C (Oct 31, 2013)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

ColorChip Ltd. specializes in advanced optical engines, particularly SystemOnGlass™, designed to enhance data transmission for mega-datacenters, optimizing efficiency and performance.ColorChip Ltd., founded in 2001 and headquartered in Yokneam Illit, Israel, focuses on developing advanced optical solutions. The company has successfully completed 13 deals, and in April 2017, raised USD 17 mn in a funding round led by CIRTech Fund, with participation from Scale-Up Venture Capital. The company operates independently without known subsidiaries or parentage. The founder's history remains unspecified.ColorChip's core offerings center around its innovative SystemOnGlass™ optical engines, designed to address the rapidly evolving demands of mega-datacenters and high-capacity data transmission needs. These optical engines leverage advanced technology to facilitate massive data flows, optimizing both power efficiency and performance for large-scale data environments. The company serves a diverse client base, including major telecommunications providers and data center operators, particularly in key markets such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Their products are engineered to minimize costs per gigabit while maximizing operational efficiency, addressing critical challenges faced by end users who require high-speed, reliable data transmission capabilities.ColorChip's revenue generation is primarily driven through B2B transactions, focusing on partnerships with telecommunications companies and data center providers. The firm offers a range of products including its 800G solutions and the industry-leading low-power consumption optical transceivers, which are integral to large-scale data infrastructures. Transaction structures may involve direct sales and long-term contracts with clients who require ongoing technical support and product upgrades. Through these relationships, ColorChip provides tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of their customers, enhancing their operational capabilities while ensuring profitability for both parties. Pricing models are designed to reflect the advanced technology and performance benefits that ColorChip's products deliver to the datacenter market.Following the funding round in April 2017, ColorChip Ltd. plans to utilize the USD 17 mn to accelerate their go-to-market strategies, enhance research and development initiatives, and expand manufacturing capabilities. The company aims to introduce new products designed to meet growing market demands, particularly focusing on expanding their presence in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Specific timelines for these initiatives have not been detailed.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Oct 31, 2013, $3.8M — Vertex Ventures Israel, Gemini Israel Ventures
- Series B, Jan 31, 2013, $15M — BRM Group, Vertex Ventures Israel, Gemini Israel Ventures
- Series A, Dec 31, 2010, $5.7M — Vertex Ventures Israel, Walden Catalyst, PolyTechnos Venture-Partners, Gemini Israel Ventures, Eurofund, Bessemer Venture Partners, Motorola Solutions Venture Capital, BPM Capital

## Investors

- Vertex Ventures Israel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vertex-ventures-israel) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Walden Catalyst (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/walden-catalyst) — Series A
- PolyTechnos Venture-Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/polytechnos-venture-partners) — Series A
- Gemini Israel Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gemini-israel-ventures) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Eurofund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/eurofund) — Series A
- Bessemer Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bessemer-venture-partners) — Series A
- Motorola Solutions Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/motorola-solutions-venture-capital) — Series A
- BPM Capital — Series A
- BRM Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/brm-group) — Series B