# Cortina Systems

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/cortina-systems

- Industry: Marketing/Advertising
- Headquarters: Sunnyvale, US
- Website: www.cortina-systems.com
- Total disclosed funding: $218M
- Latest round: Series D (Sep 11, 2006)
- Investors on record: 13

## About

Cortina Systems is a technology company focused on networking solutions and silicon development, aiming to enhance performance and efficiency in data center infrastructures.Cortina Systems specializes in networking technology and was founded in 2001 in Sunnyvale, US. The company has engaged in significant deals, with its most recent acquisition in October 2014, when Inphi Corporation acquired Cortina Systems for USD 131 mn. Wim Vanderschueren is the founder, and the company has been involved in 6 deals overall.Cortina Systems provides advanced networking solutions that enhance data center performance, specializing in custom silicon and connectivity platforms. Their product offerings include data processing units, Ethernet controllers, and advanced network switches designed to meet the specific needs of telecommunications carriers and cloud service providers worldwide.Cortina Systems operates on a B2B model, generating revenue from the sale of semiconductor products tailored to the operational demands of its clients. Revenue is accrued through bulk orders and long-term contracts with major enterprises, ensuring consistent supply of custom infrastructure solutions.Looking ahead, Cortina Systems plans to leverage its recent acquisition to expand its product line with new networking solutions tailored to emerging AI applications. The funding from the acquisition will be utilized to enhance R&D capabilities and support market expansion into North America and Asia by 2025. This strategic focus aims to position Cortina Systems for growth in the evolving technology landscape.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Sep 11, 2006, $132M — Alloy Ventures, Institutional Venture Partners, Morgenthaler Ventures, Sofinnova Investments, DCM, Canaan Partners, Bridgescale
- Series C, Aug 10, 2005, $30M — Canaan Partners, Icon Ventures
- Series B, Apr 12, 2004, $20M — El Dorado Ventures, Invesco, Morgenthaler Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Kodiak Venture Partners, Hotung Investment Holdings
- Series B, Feb 1, 2003, $23M — Invesco
- Series A, Jun 1, 2001, $13M — Morgenthaler Ventures

## Investors

- Morgenthaler Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/morgenthaler-ventures) — Series A, Series B, Series D
- Invesco (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/invesco) — Series B
- El Dorado Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/el-dorado-ventures) — Series B
- Redpoint Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/redpoint-ventures) — Series B
- Kodiak Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kodiak-venture-partners) — Series B
- Hotung Investment Holdings (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hotung-investment-holdings) — Series B
- Canaan Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/canaan-partners) — Series C, Series D
- Icon Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/icon-ventures) — Series C
- Alloy Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alloy-ventures) — Series D
- Institutional Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/institutional-venture-partners) — Series D
- Sofinnova Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sofinnova-investments) — Series D
- DCM (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dcm) — Series D
- Bridgescale (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bridgescale) — Series D