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CeLight is leading the way to coherent optical communications with its patent-pending VectorWAVE transport technology

Washington DC, United StatesFounded 1999Transportation

Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2001

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About CeLight

CeLight specializes in advanced optical communication solutions, leveraging its proprietary VectorWAVE technology to enhance spectral efficiency and capacity in Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) systems. The company serves clients in the telecommunications and defense sectors, providing cutting-edge solutions for coherent optical communications, jamming, anti-jamming, and optical eavesdropping prevention. CeLight's business model revolves around the development and licensing of its patented technologies, as well as offering custom engineering services. Revenue is generated through technology licensing, product sales, and consulting services. The company's innovative approach allows for the transmission of 100 Gb/s per wavelength, utilizing a unique combination of coherent optical communications, Quadrature Phase Shift Keying (QPSK) modulation, and optional polarization multiplexing. This results in increased distance, spectral efficiency, and capacity per fiber, making CeLight a key player in the optical communications market.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 1999
Headquarters: Washington DC, United States
Employees: 5
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 55.1/100
Industry: Transportation
Sector: Transportation, Lithium-Ion Batteries, Hard Tech, DT and LS, science-based
Technology: Artificial Intelligence, 3D Technology, Big Data, Deep Tech, Computer Vision
Client focus: b2b
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Funding history

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Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
SERIES B✓Equity / VC	Jun 2001	$33M	$130M	Concord Ventures · Vertex Holdings · Advanced Technology Ventures · Goldman Sachs	—

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CeLight website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for CeLight is 80 monthly website visits, down 63.6% over the last three months. CeLight's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits80 3-month web change-63.6% 1-year team growth0%

Monthly website visitsOct 2017–Jul 2026

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