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Calix

NYSE: CALX

Founded 1999 · 2,538 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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759 people in our graph share verified history with the Calix team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

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Calix provides broadband service providers with a dedicated funding team, tools, and resources to identify and apply for public grants (such as the federal BEAD program) and connect with private investors including private equity, venture capital, and equipment financiers. This page covers Calix's funding support services for internet service providers building and expanding broadband networks, with a focus on rural and community connectivity in the United States.

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Founders & leadership

MWMichael Weening
Michael WeeninginPresident and CEO, Member of the BoardMichael Weening has held leadership roles at Microsoft, Bell, and Salesforce across North America, Europe, and Asia, and currently serves as President and CEO of Calix, which provides broadband service providers with funding support and resources for grants and private investment to expand broadband networks.
JDJohn Durocher
John DurocherinChief Operating OfficerJohn Durocher is Chief Operating Officer at Calix, a broadband funding and support platform for internet service providers. He previously held the position of Executive Vice President of Customer Success at Salesforce, where he led transformation programs focused on customer experience management.

Investors · 1

Kinetic Ventures, L.L.C.Atlanta · $1M – $5M

Competitors · 1

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In the news

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Frequently asked questions

What does Calix do?
Calix provides broadband service providers with a dedicated funding team, tools, and resources to identify and apply for public grants (such as the federal BEAD program) and connect with private investors including private equity, venture capital, and equipment financiers. This page covers Calix's funding support services for internet service providers building and expanding broadband networks, with a focus on rural and community connectivity in the United States.
Who are Calix's investors?
Calix's investors include Kinetic Ventures, L.L.C..