Tech Company Financing Transactions
Silicon Optix Funding Round
Silicon Optix, based in Dallas, raised $27 million from Canaan Partners, Polaris Partners and RBC Technology Ventures.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
3/18/2003
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$27,000,000
Round
Series B
Investors
Canaan Partners (Lead Investor) (John Balen)
Polaris Partners (Lead Investor)
Proceeds Purpose
This additional funding, coupled with our recent accomplishments related to optics design for short-throw front-projection and SlimLine" rear-projection television (RPTV), will allow Silicon Optix to offer highly differentiated digital-imaging IC solutions to the fast-growing, large-screen display markets.
Company Information
Company Status
Acquired or Merged
Industry
Semiconductors
Mailing Address
5430 LBJ Freeway 280
Dallas, TX 75240
USA
Dallas, TX 75240
USA
Phone
Website
Email Address
Overview
Silicon Optix Inc., a privately held fabless semiconductor company, is the leading supplier of digital video scaling and geometry processing technology delivering innovative IC and system solutions to the capture, transmission, distribution, editing, storage and display markets.
Profile
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Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chairman
Paul Russo
Chief Executive Officer
James Mannos
VP - Engineering
Kent Goodin
VP - Sales
Tom Laux
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