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CoreOptics

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Designs digital signal processing solutions for optical networking applications

San Jose, United StatesFounded 2001Semiconductors

Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2017

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding

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About CoreOptics

CoreOptics specializes in developing advanced optical networking solutions designed to enhance data transmission efficiency and reliability. The company primarily serves telecommunications providers and data centers, offering cutting-edge technology that supports high-speed data transfer and robust network performance. Operating in the telecommunications and data networking market, CoreOptics employs a business-to-business (B2B) model, generating revenue through the sale of its proprietary optical components and systems to large-scale network operators and data center managers. By focusing on innovation and quality, CoreOptics ensures its products meet the demanding requirements of modern data communication infrastructures.

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At a glance

Status: Acquired
Founded: 2001
Headquarters: San Jose, United States
Employees: 3
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 54.5/100
Industry: Hosting, Semiconductors
Sector: Semiconductors, Network Hardware, Network Management, Hosting, Network Security, Optical Technology, Communication Hardware, Process Technologies, Hard Tech, DT and LS, science-based, Web Hosting
Business model: Manufacturing
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Funding history

6 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
ACQUISITIONOther financing	May 2010	$99M	$99M	Cisco	—
LATE VCOther financing	Apr 2008	$25M	$100M	Atila Venture · Gimv	—

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CoreOptics website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for CoreOptics is 130 monthly website visits. CoreOptics's team grew 200% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits130 1-year team growth+200%

Monthly website visitsOct 2014–Aug 2025

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