Tech Company Financing Transactions

AOptix Technologies Funding Round

AOptix Technologies, operating out of Campbell, received $15 million from DAG Ventures, 3i Venture Capital and Clearstone Venture Partners.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
AOptix Technologies
Announced On
5/29/2007
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$15,000,000
Round
Undisclosed
Investors

DAG Ventures (Lead Investor) (Thomas Goodrich)

3i Venture Capital (Al Yau)

Clearstone Venture Partners (William Quigley)

Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (Kevin Compton)

Lehman Brothers Venture Partners (Brian Paul)

Proceeds Purpose
According to company President and CEO, Dean Senner, "This is an exciting time for AOptix as we firmly establish our leadership position in laser communications and prepare to revolutionize the biometics iris identification market with our disruptive technology and innovative new products. Our target market segments are extremely positive about the value propositions we offer. We're delivering next generation solutions that will change the future of iris recognition and laser communications."

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Communications
Mailing Address
695 Campbell Technology Pkwy.
Campbell, CA 95008
USA
Phone
408.558.3300
Website
www.aoptix.com
Email Address
Not Recorded
Overview
The company has expanded to develop superior very long-range laser communications systems targeted at government applications. The latest AOptix lasercom systems offer far greater reliability and link availability than any other system, while providing unparalleled LPD/LPI.
Profile
AOptix Technologies LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
AOptix Technologies Company Twitter Account
Company News
AOptix Technologies News
Facebook
AOptix Technologies on Facebook
YouTube
AOptix Technologies on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Klayko
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Chief Financial Officer
Earl Charles
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General Manager
Chandrasekhar Pusarla
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VP - Marketing
Amanda North
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VP - Marketing
Christina Richards
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VP - Operations
Scott Clark
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