Tech Company Financing Transactions
Xtera Communications Funding Round
On 8/9/2007, Xtera Communications raised $52 million in funding from The Wellcome Trust, Arch Venture Partners and EDF Ventures.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
8/9/2007
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$52,000,000
Round
Undisclosed
Investors
Proceeds Purpose
Proceeds purposes were not disclosed.
Company Information
Company Status
Acquired or Merged
Industry
Networking
Mailing Address
500 W. Bethany Dr. 100
Allen, TX 75013
USA
Allen, TX 75013
USA
Phone
Website
Email Address
Overview
Xtera Communications makes long-haul fiber-optic transmission equipment used for both terrestrial and undersea transport. Its Nu-Wave systems increase the bandwidth capability of fiber-optic strands, making converged voice and data communications possible. The company serves wholesale carriers and service providers such as FLAG Telecom.
Profile
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Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Jon Hopper
Chief Financial Officer
Paul Colan
Chief Operating Officer
Herve Fevrier
Chief Technical Officer
William Szeto
VP - Operations
Keith Henderson
VP - Sales
Gary Otake
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