Infinera

TelecomsSeries GSan Jose, USinfinera.com

Latest round

Series G

Last raised

Jul 2006

Total raised

$214M

Investors

12

About Infinera

Infinera, based in the US, specializes in advanced optical networking solutions that enhance data transport and connectivity for telecommunications and enterprise customers. Founded in 2000, Infinera is headquartered in San Jose, California, US, and focuses on optical networking technology. In March 2025, NOKIA acquired Infinera from Benchmark, Kleiner Perkins, Mobius Venture Capital, and University Venture Fund for an undisclosed amount. The current CEOs are David Heard and Thomas Fallon. Infinera, now part of Nokia, specializes in advanced optical networking solutions designed to meet the growing demands of data transport and connectivity. Their core products include the 1830 series of optical transport systems, which facilitate high-capacity data transmission across infrastructures such as data centers and telecommunications networks. These systems enhance performance with integrated packet transport, quantum-safe optical transport, and coherent routing, addressing use cases like edge-to-core connectivity and power efficiency, catering to telecom carriers, cloud operators, and large enterprises across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.64 million. Infinera generated revenue through hardware sales, software licensing, and professional services. Its customer base included over 1,000 global clients, ranging from telecom operators to government and research institutions. Under Nokia, Infinera is positioned to accelerate innovation in optical networking. The merger aims to achieve €200 million in operating profit synergies by 2027, with a focus on supply chain efficiencies and portfolio optimization. Nokia plans to leverage Infinera’s technology to expand in the webscale and data center segments, targeting double-digit operating margins and mid-to-high teens growth in its Network Infrastructure business.

Who invested in Infinera

12 investors across 4 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series G

    Jul 11, 2006

    Amount

    $110M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series D

    Aug 5, 2003

    Amount

    $53M

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Series B

    Nov 1, 2001

    Amount

    $50M

    Investors

    Locked

  4. Seed

    Jun 1, 2000

    Amount

    $1M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Infinera

Who invested in Infinera?

Infinera has 12 investors on record across 4 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Infinera raised?

Infinera has raised 4 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Infinera last raise money?

Infinera's most recent round on record is a Series G, in Jul 2006.

What does Infinera do?

Infinera, based in the US, specializes in advanced optical networking solutions that enhance data transport and connectivity for telecommunications and enterprise customers.

Where is Infinera headquartered?

Infinera is headquartered in San Jose, US.

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