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Power over Ethernet Pioneers PowerDsine - Solutions for IP Telephony Wireless LAN Security Industries

Aliso Viejo, United StatesFounded 1994Cybersecurity
Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2006
Headcount 1–2k Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About PowerDsine

PowerDsine specializes in developing advanced Ethernet PHYs and MACs, catering to data centers and service providers. The company operates in the semiconductor industry, focusing on high-speed data transmission solutions. Its flagship product line, the META DX1 family, supports Ethernet rates from 1GE to 400GE and offers features like MACsec encryption and Flexible Ethernet (FlexE) for enhanced security and flexibility. The devices are equipped with high-speed SerDes, enabling capacities up to 1.2 Tbps. PowerDsine serves a diverse clientele, including aerospace, defense, communications, and industrial markets. The business model revolves around selling these high-performance semiconductor solutions to enterprises that require robust and secure data transmission capabilities. Revenue is generated through direct sales of these products and possibly through licensing agreements.

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At a glance

Status
Acquired
Founded
1994
Headquarters
Aliso Viejo, United States
Employees
1,965
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
59.0/100
Industry
Security, Telecom
Sub-industry
Cloud & Infrastructure
Sector
Cybersecurity, Telecommunications
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

8 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
ACQUISITIONOther financing Oct 2006 $245M $245M Microsemi —
IPOOther financing Jun 2004 $0 — Undisclosed —
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Growth signals

PowerDsine website traffic

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Investors

7 investors on the cap table

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Series A2 investors entered at this stage

  • Ampal-American Israel
  • Jerusalem Global Ventures

Series B and later3 investors entered at this stage

  • Jerusalem Venture Partners
  • Viola Credit
  • Deutsche Bank

Other known investors2 additional known investors

  • Microsemi
  • Vertex Ventures Israel
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🇺🇸 United States · Aliso Viejo HQ
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