The startup company, founded in 2002, has raised $64 million
in venture capital funding and is developing chips for high-
speed optical networking modules and systems. It designs its
chips, which allow network operators to more easily upgrade
systems and move data more quickly across older networks,
and contracts out the actual production of the devices,
following the fabless semiconductor company model.
ClariPhy's investors include Allegis Capital, Norwest
Venture Partners, Oclaro, Onset Ventures, and Pacific
General Ventures. To clarify, ClariPhy Communications
designs chips -- optical microchips, as opposed to the
edible variety.