# Infinera: Telecommunications, San Jose, United States

> Infinera: Infinera is now part of Nokia. Based in San Jose, United States. Founded 2000. What Millionrounds holds on them, and what we have not seen.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/infinera (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

United States · [Telecommunications startup](https://millionrounds.com/companies)

# Infinera

Infinera is now part of Nokia.

Listed

Telecommunications San Jose, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2000 26 years old
- **Team:** 2,495 1,000+ people
- **Funding reported:** - none reported
- **Last round:** - date not reported

How sure we are

- 1 **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Infinera has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Infinera

Infinera is now part of Nokia.

Infinera is revolutionizing telecommunications networks with innovative, industry-leading connectivity solutions. Our offerings include high-end subcomponent technology, systems for network infrastructure, automation software, advanced optical compound semiconductor manufacturing, & professional services. As a global supplier, we empower mobile service providers, internet content providers, cloud operators, submarine operators, governments & enterprises to scale network bandwidth, boost service innovation, and automate network operations. We are committed to continuously expanding and enhancing our world-class offerings to meet the changing needs of our customers. Our connectivity solutions are powered by the world’s best embedded & pluggable optical engines, which are designed, developed & manufactured in Infinera’s U.S.-based optical semiconductor fabrication center and are application-optimized for edge, metro, long-haul, and submarine transport networks. Our agile, open, compact & modular networking platforms enable network operators to rapidly and easily take advantage of best-in-class technology. Our software automation solutions optimize traffic flows and automate workloads to enable network operators to cost-effectively deliver secure bandwidth to their customers where and when needed. With these solutions, our goal is to create a connected world with unlimited bandwidth for everyone – everywhere, always, and instantly. What Inspires Us? A connected world with unlimited bandwidth for everyone – everywhere, always & instantly. What Motivates Us? Delivering innovative and impactful coherent optical technologies and open optical solutions that unlock new value for our customers. What Drives Us? To be a valued investment for our shareholders’ money, our customers’ CapEx and our employees’ time by delivering an unrivaled customer experience from an inclusive culture of innovation for our customers.

## Founders and team

From the SEC filings it signed: 5 on the team.

- **Bob W. Jandro** Executive Officer i
- **Brad D. Feller** Executive Officer i
- **David W. Heard** Executive Officer i
- **James L. Laufman** Executive Officer i
- **Thomas J. Fallon** Executive Officer, Director i

On the board, as filed i *David F. Welch* *John P. Daane* *Kambiz P. Hooshmand* *Marcel P. Gani* *Mark A. Wegleitner* *Paul J. Milbury* *Rajal M. Patel*

## On 5 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Oak Investment Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/oak-investment-partners)
- [Mercury Fund](https://millionrounds.com/fund/mercury-fund)
- [Stata Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/stata-capital)
- [Waterfield Financial](https://millionrounds.com/fund/waterfield-financial)
- [Mopapp](https://millionrounds.com/fund/mopapp)

Each firm lists Infinera on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

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