CrossFiber

About CrossFiber

CrossFiber Inc. operates as a specialized developer and manufacturer of photonic switches, targeting the high-demand data center and telecommunications sectors. Established in 2001 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company has focused on creating solutions to address the growing need for high-speed, cost-effective connectivity in expanding cloud computing networks.

The core of CrossFiber's product offering is its LiteSwitch™ family of photonic switches. These devices are built upon a foundation of proprietary technologies, including 3D MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) micro-mirrors on silicon, non-invasive beam steering (NIBS), and custom-designed ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits). This technological combination allows for the creation of all-optical, link-speed agnostic communications hardware that facilitates the performance and continued growth of next-generation networks. The company's offerings range from individual modules to complete rack systems, including automated fiber cross-connects with the capacity to scale significantly.

The business model is centered on supplying these photonic switching systems to Tier 1 customers and strategic partners, enabling them to build out novel architectures in large-scale data centers and advanced telco fiber optic networks. By interconnecting the vast number of devices in modern data centers, CrossFiber's technology was positioned to serve a market projected to be in excess of $5 billion. The primary clients are entities that build and operate data centers with hundreds of thousands of host computers and storage appliances.

Led by President & CEO Hus Tigli, CrossFiber has navigated several funding stages to fuel its growth and manufacturing capabilities. A significant financial milestone was the completion of a Series D funding round in September 2012, which totaled $13.4 million. This round was led by Southern Cross Venture Partners and included participation from New Venture Partners, Arsenal Venture Partners, Back Bay Management, and PacifiCap. An additional debt financing round of $3.02 million was raised in April 2013. These funds were primarily allocated to the rapid expansion of manufacturing capacity to meet customer demand for the LiteSwitch™ products.