# Kotura

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

- Industry: Electronics
- Headquarters: Monterey Park, US
- Website: www.kotura.com
- Total disclosed funding: $51M
- Latest round: Series C (Dec 21, 2007)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Kotura Inc. is a provider of innovative optical interconnect solutions for high-performance computing and data center applications, specializing in integrated photonics technology that enhances data transmission efficiency and speed.Founded in 2004 in Monterey Park, US, Kotura Inc. focuses on developing optical interconnect technology to meet the growing demands of high-performance computing. In August 2013, the company was acquired by Mellanox Technologies for approximately USD 82 mn. The acquisition aimed to integrate Kotura's optical technologies with Mellanox's data center solutions. Kotura has been involved in a total of 11 deals since its inception.Kotura Inc. specializes in advanced optical interconnect solutions that cater to high-performance computing and data center applications. The company offers a range of products designed to enhance data transmission capabilities through integrated photonics technology, addressing the needs of large enterprises in sectors such as telecommunications and data management.Kotura generates revenue through business-to-business transactions, primarily from sales of its optical interconnect products to large enterprises and data centers. The company's revenue structure includes hardware sales and contracts, catering to a diverse client base focused on high-performance data management solutions.Following its acquisition by Mellanox Technologies, Kotura plans to leverage its optical interconnect technology to enhance Mellanox's product offerings. The company aims to expand into new markets, particularly in Europe and Asia, by the end of 2024, utilizing the funds from the acquisition to develop and launch new optical products designed for the evolving needs of data centers.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Dec 21, 2007, $7M — ARCH Venture Partners, Southern Ute Indian Tribe Growth Fund, Fuse Capital, Rockley Group, Viterbi Group
- Series E, Sep 7, 2005, $13M — ARCH Venture Partners, Southern Ute Indian Tribe Growth Fund, Fuse Capital, Viterbi Group
- Series E, Jun 30, 2004, $11M — ARCH Venture Partners, Fuse Capital
- Series D, Mar 26, 2002, $20M — Fuse Capital

## Investors

- Fuse Capital — Series D, Series E, Series C
- ARCH Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/arch-venture-partners) — Series E, Series C
- Southern Ute Indian Tribe Growth Fund — Series E, Series C
- Viterbi Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/viterbi-group) — Series E, Series C
- Rockley Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rockley-group) — Series C