Caliopa
Caliopa - Shaping the future of optical transceivers.
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| % growth | 9 % | 51 % | 13 % | 3 % | 18 % | (1 %) | 1 % |
| EBITDA | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % EBITDA margin | 22 % | 17 % | 17 % | 18 % | 14 % | 12 % | - |
| Profit | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % profit margin | 8 % | 8 % | 8 % | 9 % | 7 % | 6 % | 8 % |
| EV | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
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| EV / EBITDA | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| R&D budget | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
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Caliopa, a developer of optical transceivers for the data and telecommunication markets, was established in 2010 as a spin-off from the Photonics Research Group of Ghent University and imec. The company was founded by Wim Bogaerts, Erwin De Baetselier, Pieter Dumon, Martin Fiers, Joris Geessels, and Pierre Wahl. The founders' background is rooted in the extensive research conducted at Ghent University and imec, leveraging years of expertise and intellectual property in silicon photonics.
The firm specializes in creating advanced silicon photonics-based optical transceivers. These components are designed to be more compact and consume significantly less power compared to traditional devices. By utilizing standard CMOS manufacturing processes, Caliopa aimed to achieve considerable cost savings in materials and energy consumption, addressing key industry concerns of port density and power usage.
In September 2010, Caliopa secured €2 million in initial funding from investors including Baekeland, Fidimec, PMV-Vinnof, and a private investor. This was followed by an additional €1.3 million in April 2012. On August 6, 2013, Caliopa was acquired by Huawei for €7 million (approximately 56 million yuan), becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary. The acquisition was part of Huawei's strategy to bolster its European research and development capabilities, specifically in silicon photonics. Following the acquisition, Caliopa was integrated into Huawei's existing R&D center in Ghent, Belgium, while continuing its partnership with imec and Ghent University.
Keywords: silicon photonics, optical transceivers, telecommunications components, data communications, CMOS manufacturing, photonic integration, research spin-off, optical interconnects, nanoelectronics, fiber optics