BroadLight
Passive Optical Network Technology Developer
Company Overview
Snapshot
Founded in June 2000, BroadLight operated with 11–50 employees, raising a total of $44.9M across 4 funding rounds from 12 investors. The company was acquired by Broadcom in March 2012.
Business overview
BroadLight develops Passive Optical Network (PON) technology, offering integrated semiconductor devices, embedded and application software, reference designs, and support tools. The company focuses on delivering complete end-to-end BPON and GPON component solutions for central office (CO) and customer premise equipment (CPE). These solutions are designed to accelerate the deployment of standards-based PON products for equipment companies serving service providers. BroadLight operates within the Industrial Technologies sector, specifically in Microelectronics & Photonics Solutions, and targets the Semiconductors & Electronics segment of the Industrial Manufacturing industry.
Strategic signal
In March 2012, BroadLight was acquired by Broadcom for $200 million. This acquisition signaled a strategic move by Broadcom to integrate BroadLight's Passive Optical Network (PON) technology, enhancing its portfolio in the semiconductor and communications markets. For investors, this event demonstrated the value of specialized component solutions in high-growth networking infrastructure, validating BroadLight's market position and technology.
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- When was BroadLight acquired?
- BroadLight was acquired by Broadcom in March 2012.
- Which investors participated in BroadLight's September 2007 funding round?
- In September 2007, BroadLight received funding from investors including Broadcom and Benchmark Capital.
- Which investors participated in BroadLight's November 2005 funding round?
- In November 2005, BroadLight received funding from investors including Israel Seed Partners.
- Which investors participated in BroadLight's July 2004 funding round?
- In July 2004, BroadLight received funding from investors including Azure Capital Partners.
- What was the total capital raised by BroadLight?
- BroadLight raised a total of $44.9 million across 4 funding rounds.