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Applied Optoelectronics

Semiconductors · Sugar Land, United States · Founded 1997 · IPO 2013

Manufactures fiber optic networking products for cable television broadband, fiber-to-the-home, and internet data centers MoreLess

AO Inc. specializes in the design and manufacturing of high-performance optical components and subsystems, catering primarily to the Cable Television (CATV) market, telecom, and other high-frequency applications. The company offers a comprehensive range of products including lasers, transmitters, photodiodes, and transceivers. AO Inc. serves a diverse client base, including major telecom operators, cable television providers, and industrial clients requiring high-reliability sensing solutions. The company operates in the optical communications market, leveraging its expertise to deliver products that meet stringent industry standards such as RoHS compliance and various MSA specifications.

AO Inc.'s business model revolves around the sale of optical components and subsystems, generating revenue through direct sales to telecom operators and equipment manufacturers. The company has established itself as a market leader, particularly in the CATV sector, where it was recognized as the leading provider of optical components and the second-largest provider of subsystems in 2012. This market position is bolstered by the company's ability to innovate and meet the evolving needs of its clients, contributing significantly to its growth.

Keywords: Optical components, CATV, telecom, high-frequency, lasers, transmitters, photodiodes, transceivers, RoHS compliant, MSA specifications.

Valuation $7.41B
Revenue $1.03B
EBITDA $128M
Total funding $100–500M

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Applied Optoelectronics's talent

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Employees mapped 635 incl. 5 AI specialists
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Investors

4 investors on Applied Optoelectronics's cap table

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Seed 1 investor entered at this stage
Government of Texas
Series B+ 3 investors entered at this stage
Giza Venture Capital
Worth Venture Partners
Brain Hole Technology

Global footprint

Where Applied Optoelectronics has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
6 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States84.3%
🇹🇼 Taiwan11.7%
🇨🇳 China2.2%
🇪🇬 Egypt0.9%
🇨🇦 Canada0.3%
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Web traffic by country
80K monthly visits
across markets
🇺🇸 United States28.6%
🏳️ Korea7.9%
🏳️ Republic of6.4%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom4.9%
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Patent intelligence

$30M patent portfolio · 273 active families

Estimated portfolio value
$30M
0.41% of market cap · 9.2× smaller than top peer Ouster ($276M)
273 active patent families
Where Applied Optoelectronics innovates Laser Powder Bed FusionLength waveMaterials scienceMechanical engineeringOptical Module

Where Applied Optoelectronics concentrates vs peers

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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about Applied Optoelectronics

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