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Luxtera

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Usses silicon photonics technology to build complex electro-optical systems in silicon CMOS process of production

Carlsbad, United StatesFounded 2001Semiconductors

Valuation $100–500M Latest valuation · 2014

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding

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About Luxtera

Luxtera is a pioneering company in the field of silicon photonics, a technology that uses light to transfer data at high speeds. The company designs and manufactures optical transceivers that are used in data centers and networking environments to enhance data transfer rates and improve overall network performance. Luxtera serves a diverse range of clients, including large-scale data centers, cloud service providers, and telecommunications companies. Operating in the high-tech and telecommunications market, Luxtera's business model revolves around the development and sale of advanced photonic integrated circuits (PICs). The company generates revenue through the direct sale of its products and through strategic partnerships with other technology firms. By leveraging its expertise in silicon photonics, Luxtera aims to address the growing demand for faster and more efficient data transfer solutions in an increasingly connected world.

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At a glance

Status: Acquired
Founded: 2001
Headquarters: Carlsbad, United States
Employees: 58
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 65.9/100
Industry: Semiconductors
Sector: Semiconductors, Spinout, Semiconductor Designers and Manufacturers, DT and LS, science-based
Technology: Deep Tech
Business model: Manufacturing
Client focus: b2b
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Funding history

9 recorded events

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Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
ACQUISITIONOther financing	Dec 2018	$660M	—	Cisco	↗
SERIES DOther financing	Mar 2014	$37M	$150M	Lux Capital	—

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Luxtera website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Luxtera is 180 monthly website visits, down 95.1% over the last three months. Luxtera's team declined 34.1% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits180 3-month web change-95.1% 1-year team growth-34.1%

Monthly website visitsOct 2017–Jan 2025

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