Xylan

Acquired

Calabasas, United States · Founded 1993

Founded
1993
Business Model
B2B
Website
xylan.com
Rounds
1
Acquisition Date
Mar 1999

About

Xylan Corporation was an Ethernet networking equipment company founded in 1993 in Calabasas, California, providing switches and routers to telecom operators and service providers. The company was acquired by Alcatel in March 1999 for approximately $2 billion.

Summary

Xylan is a Hardware company based in Calabasas, United States, founded in 1993. Investors include Alcatel, Alcatel-Lucent and Brentwood Venture Capital.

Funding & Exit History

AcquisitionMar 1999

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