Ciena
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Public · Hanover, United States · Founded 1992 · $41.3M raised
- Headquarters
- Hanover, Maryland
- Employees
- 5001–10000
- Founded
- 1992
- Business Model
- B2B
- Website
- ciena.com
- Total Funding
- $41.3M
- Last Round
- $1.3M AngelApr 1994
- Rounds
- 2
- Type
- Public
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About
Ciena Corporation (NYSE: CIEN) is a global leader in optical networking systems, software, and services, enabling service providers, enterprises, and governments to build scalable, high-speed networks. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, the company delivers hardware, software, and automation solutions for cloud, AI, and digital transformation workloads. With revenues of approximately $4.8 billion and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Ciena's Blue Planet software suite provides AI-driven network automation and management across metro, long-haul, and submarine network segments.
Summary
Ciena is an Energy company based in Hanover, United States, founded in 1992. It has raised $41.3M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $1.3M Angel round in Apr 1994. Investors include Sevin Rosen Funds, CRV (Charles River) and Vanguard Venture Partners.
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Feb 1997
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Funding: Venture Round through Angel. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.
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