# Firecomms

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

- Industry: Semiconductors
- Headquarters: Cork, Ireland
- Website: www.firecomms.com
- Total disclosed funding: $17M
- Latest round: Series B (Jan 14, 2009)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Firecomms Ltd. is a company specializing in fiber optic solutions and optical transceivers, delivering innovative communication technologies to enhance efficiency across multiple sectors.Founded in 2002 in Cork, Ireland, Firecomms Ltd. specializes in fiber optic communication technologies. The company has undergone strategic developments and has been the target of investment, with its most recent funding round being Series B on November 22, 2010, where it raised USD 5.00 mn from investors including ACT Venture Capital and others. The company has completed three deals in total and was acquired by ZJF Group in 2010.Firecomms specializes in fiber optic solutions and optical transceivers, integrating advanced compound and silicon semiconductor technologies with innovative small-scale integration. Their primary offerings include a diverse range of optical components such as the RedLink® and OptoLock® transceivers, as well as LC transceivers and media converters, designed for applications in industrial automation, medical imaging, renewable energy, and smart grid automation. These products are engineered to enhance communication efficiency in various sectors, addressing use cases that range from remote sensing to high-speed data transmission in complex networks. Firecomms serves a global clientele, with products distributed across markets in Europe, Asia, and North America, targeting industries that require reliable and high-performance optical communication solutions.Firecomms generates revenue through direct business-to-business transactions, primarily supplying optical communication components to industrial clients and technology partners. The transaction structure typically involves bulk orders processed through direct sales agreements, where clients may purchase products such as the high-speed RedLink® transceivers and specialized media converters. Firecomms may also engage in partnerships with manufacturers to integrate their technologies into broader systems, enhancing overall product offerings. The pricing structure for these components reflects their advanced technological capabilities, catering to the needs of clients requiring high-quality, industrial-grade opto-electronic solutions. The diverse application of their products across various sectors contributes to a stable revenue stream, driven by both recurring orders and long-term contracts with key industry players.Firecomms is focusing on designing new products aimed at expanding its optical transceiver offerings. The company targets expansion into emerging markets across Asia and North America by 2025. Recent funding from the Series B round will be utilized to support research and development of these new products and enhance their market presence. In November 2010, ZJF Group acquired Firecomms, which marks a strategic pivot towards leveraging broader resources for growth.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jan 14, 2009, $5M — ACT Venture Capital, Alps Alpine, Atlantic Bridge, Swisscom, Enterprise Ireland, GP Bullhound
- Series A, Apr 28, 2006, $12M — ACT Venture Capital, Alps Alpine, Atlantic Bridge

## Investors

- ACT Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/act-venture-capital) — Series A, Series B
- Alps Alpine — Series A, Series B
- Atlantic Bridge (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/atlantic-bridge) — Series A, Series B
- Swisscom — Series B
- Enterprise Ireland (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/enterprise-ireland) — Series B
- GP Bullhound (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gp-bullhound) — Series B