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Silicon Line
Silicon Line provides advanced optical technology for high-speed data transmission in consumer, commercial and industrial applications
About Silicon Line
Silicon Line is a global leader in the development and provision of ultra low power optical link technology. This technology enables the creation of thin, long, lightweight, and very high-speed active optical cables, which are essential for a wide range of consumer electronics products such as TVs, set-top boxes, video game consoles, and augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets. The company operates in the consumer electronics market, serving manufacturers and developers who require high-speed data communication solutions for their products.
Silicon Line's business model revolves around the design and sale of its proprietary optical link technology, which includes ultra low power four-channel VCSEL drivers and transimpedance amplifiers. These components are crucial for HDMI and USB 3.x active optical cables, supporting data speeds of up to 48 Gbps without the need for additional external power supplies. The company generates revenue through the sale of these components to consumer electronics manufacturers and developers.
The market for high-speed data communication in consumer electronics is growing rapidly, driven by the increasing demand for high-definition video, AR, and VR applications. Silicon Line is well-positioned to capitalize on this trend with its innovative technology that meets the needs of modern consumer electronics.
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2005
- Headquarters
- Munich, Germany
- Employees
- 28
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 42.7/100
- Industry
- Telecom
- Sector
- Semiconductors, Chips, Industrial Technology, Semiconductor Designers and Manufacturers, Chips and Processors, Low-Power, NIF defense security and resilience, NIF awareness and decision making, DT and LS, science-based
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Sep 2018 | $9M | $36M | LRM · Unixtar · Munich Venture Partners · Capital-E | ↗ |
| SERIES E✓Equity / VC | Jul 2016 | — | — | Undisclosed | — |
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Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Silicon Line is 610 monthly website visits, down 33% over the last three months. Silicon Line's team grew 0% over the past year.
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Investors
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Series A3 investors entered at this stage
Capital-E
Munich Venture Partners
Unixtar
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
LRM
Other known investors2 additional known investors
Green European Tech Fund
Rob Soni
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