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

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 Star Ventures.

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Funding History

IPOFeb 1997
$125.0M

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