# Polatis

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Andover, US
- Website: www.polatis.com
- Total disclosed funding: $48M
- Latest round: Series B (Jan 1, 2010)
- Investors on record: 10

## About

Polatis, Inc. is a company specializing in all-optical switching solutions, enhancing network performance and minimizing signal loss across diverse applications in telecommunications, data centers, and government systems.Established in 2000 in Andover, US, Polatis, Inc. focuses on developing advanced optical switching technologies. In May 2016, the company was acquired by Huber+Suhner, although the financial details of this deal were not disclosed. The company has completed a total of 14 deals, with its latest funding round being a Venture Debt round raising USD 4.00 mn from Clydesdale Bank and bringing the total amount raised to USD 2.70 mn.Polatis specializes in all-optical switching solutions designed to enhance network performance and minimize signal loss. Their primary products, the Series 6000 and Series 7000 switches, offer configurations from 8x8 to 384x384 ports, catering to single-mode and multimode optical connections. These switches are utilized in sectors like cyber surveillance and telecommunications, serving clients in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.Polatis generates revenue through the sale of its optical switching products, primarily via B2B channels. Their flagship Series 7000 switches, which offer extensive port capabilities and specialized features, command significant investment. The company also engages in OEM solutions, creating additional revenue streams through tailored switch modules, which help maintain its competitive position in the optical networking sector.With the recent funding, Polatis is expected to enhance its product lineup, focusing on upcoming optical switching technologies. The company aims to expand its market presence in new geographic regions, particularly targeting increased penetration in Asia and Europe by 2025. The funding will support research and development efforts to innovate new product offerings that meet evolving customer needs.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jan 1, 2010, $1.2M — Alta Berkeley, Molten Ventures, Flagship Pioneering
- Series A, Nov 20, 2006, $2.5M — Flagship Pioneering
- Series C, Nov 10, 2004, $9.2M — 3i, Alta Berkeley, EonTech Ventures
- Series C, Apr 6, 2004, $18M — Boston Millennia Partners, Flagship Pioneering, JK&B Capital, Prism Venture Management, 180 Degree Capital, MassVentures
- Series B, Jul 10, 2002, $5.6M — Flagship Pioneering, Prism Venture Management, 180 Degree Capital, MassVentures
- Series B, Mar 12, 2002, $8.4M — 3i, Alta Berkeley, EonTech Ventures
- Series A, Jan 19, 2001, $3M — 3i, Alta Berkeley
- Seed, Sep 12, 2000, $1M — MassVentures

## Investors

- MassVentures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/massventures) — Seed, Series B, Series C
- 3i (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/3i) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Alta Berkeley (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alta-berkeley) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- EonTech Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/eontech-ventures) — Series B, Series C
- Flagship Pioneering (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/flagship-pioneering) — Series B, Series C, Series A
- Prism Venture Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/prism-venture-management) — Series B, Series C
- 180 Degree Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/180-degree-capital) — Series B, Series C
- Boston Millennia Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/boston-millennia-partners) — Series C
- JK&B Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/jk-b-capital) — Series C
- Molten Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/molten-ventures) — Series B