VSK Photonics receives additional funding
VSK Photonics uses InP technology to deliver high-speed (10Gbit/s and 40Gbit/s) optoelectronic component solutions for the next-generation optical networks.
We are excited to announce the closing of our Series-A financing round with the addition of Rustic Canyon Ventures as an investor in VSK. Rustic Canyon brings a strong understanding of the photonics and networking markets to VSK that will benefit the company in the coming years, said Donald Ackley, VSK s president and CEO. "It is particularly gratifying to receive this funding despite the challenging market conditions, Ackley concluded.
VSK recently opened its state-of-the-art Indium Phosphide fabrication plant in southern Los Angeles, which is capable of manufacturing in excess of 10 million devices a year. The company is leveraging its proprietary expertise in InP semiconductors to develop optoelectronic devices and modules for high-speed network applications.
VSK is focused on providing cost-effective, high-performance receiver solutions to telecommunications system providers who are looking for 10Gbit/s solutions and a path to 40Gbit/s architectures. VSK expects to release its products in the first half of 2002. Michael Kim, a partner at Rustic Canyon Ventures, will join VSK s board of directors.
About VSK Photonics
VSK Photonics develops InP-based, high-speed optoelectronic components and modules to meet the evolving needs of the telecommunications industry. The company was founded in December 2000 and closed its initial Series-A financing in February 2001. VSK Photonics is located at 100 North Pointe Ave., Lake Forest, Calif.
VSK Photonics Inc.
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Web site: http://www.vskphotonics.com
