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Luxtera

Carlsbad, US · 6 known investors

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Global leader in silicon photonics, first to achieve direct 'fiber to the chip' integration on CMOS.

Founders & leadership

EYEli Yablonovitch
Eli YablonovitchFounder
GY
Greg YoungPresident & CEO2007–2019
TF
Tom FoodyExecutive
AS
Axel SchererFounder
MP
Matthew P. QuilterNamed on SEC filing

Board

AR
Andy RappaportBoard director
RCRohini Chakravarthy
Rohini ChakravarthyBoard Member2008–2014Investment Advisory Council at Neythri Futures Fund
FB
Forest BaskettBoard director
JO
John OxaalBoard director
NB
Neil BerglundBoard director
MC
Marty ColombattoBoard director
AD
Alex DickinsonBoard director

Investors · 6

August Capitallisted by August CapitalSan Francisco Bay Area · $1M – $15M

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Cisco Investmentslisted by Cisco InvestmentsSan Jose

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OUP (Osage University Partners)listed by OUP (Osage University Partners)Bala Cynwyd · $1M – $20M

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TEL Venture Capital, Inc.listed by TEL Venture Capital, Inc.Fremont

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New Enterprise Associates (NEA)reportedMenlo Park · $200K – $40M

How we know: open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$37.4M disclosed across 1 round · 2013

▶$37.4MraisedMar 2014 · 10 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Andy RappaportDirector
  • Matthew P. QuilterExecutive Officer
  • Marty ColombattoDirector
  • Rohini ChakravarthyDirector
  • Alex DickinsonDirector
  • Forest BaskettDirector
  • John OxaalDirector
  • Eli YablonovitchDirector
  • Greg YoungExecutive Officer, Director
  • Neil BerglundDirector
  • Tom FoodyExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$38.2M
Amount sold
$37.4M
Finders' fees
$2.3M
Placement agents
Morgan Stanley
First sale
Oct 2013
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Luxtera went on to found or lead other companies.

Josh WolfeInvestorFounded Genocea BiosciencesEmmanuel KrakarisAdvisor to the BoardFounded AugmedixCary GunnCTO, Co-founderFounded Genalyte

In the news

Cisco to acquire silicon photonics chip maker Luxtera for $660 million | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Dec 2018

Frequently asked questions

What does Luxtera do?
Global leader in silicon photonics, first to achieve direct 'fiber to the chip' integration on CMOS.
Who founded Luxtera?
Luxtera was founded by Eli Yablonovitch.
Who are Luxtera's investors?
Luxtera's investors include ATEL Ventures, August Capital, Cisco Investments, OUP (Osage University Partners), TEL Venture Capital, Inc., New Enterprise Associates (NEA).
How much funding has Luxtera raised?
Luxtera has disclosed $37.4M raised across 1 round.
Where is Luxtera headquartered?
Luxtera is headquartered in Carlsbad, US.