Gemfire

company

About

Gemfire specializes in applying planar semi-conductor-type processing technology to create optical solutions for system integrators.

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Details

Last Funding Type
Series C
Last Funding Money Raised
$63M
Industries
Manufacturing,Semiconductor,Telecommunications
Founded date
Jan 1, 1995
Number Of Employee
51 - 100
Operating Status
Active

Gemfire Corporation combines an entrepreneurial atmosphere with an extensive technology base. Founded in 1995, Gemfire specializes in applying planar semi-conductor-type processing technology to create optical solutions for system integrators, through an innovative new family of high-performance telecom and specialty components. Currently, the company has primary operations in Livingston, Scotland (near Edinburgh), as well as aerospace support operations (and additional telecom manufacturing capabilities) in Fremont, California.

Funding Rounds

Number of Funding Rounds
Total Funding Amount
2
$100M
Gemfire has raised a total of $100M in funding over 2 rounds. Their latest funding was raised on Sep 1, 2007 from a Series Unknown round.
Announced Date Round Money Raised Number of Investors Lead Investors Post Valuation
Sep 1, 2007 Series Unknown $37M 1 Detail
Mar 5, 2001 Series C $63M 1 Detail

Investors

Number of Lead Investors
Number of Investors
2
Gemfire is funded by 2 investors. Bank of Scotland Equity Investments and Corning are the most recent investors.
Investor Name Lead Investor Funding Round
Bank of Scotland Equity Investments Series Unknown
Corning Series C