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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- What is BroadLight's primary business?
- BroadLight develops Passive Optical Network (PON) technology, including integrated semiconductor devices, embedded software, and reference designs, to provide end-to-end BPON and GPON component solutions for central office and customer premise equipment.
- When was BroadLight founded?
- BroadLight was founded in June 2000.
- What was a significant corporate milestone for BroadLight?
- BroadLight was acquired by Broadcom in March 2012 for $200 million, allowing Broadcom to integrate BroadLight's Passive Optical Network (PON) technology into its portfolio.
- Which investors participated in BroadLight's September 2007 funding round?
- In September 2007, BroadLight received funding from investors including Broadcom and Benchmark Capital.
- How many employees did BroadLight have?
- BroadLight operated with 11–50 employees.