Calix Announces $100 Million in New Financing

Calix, the largest communications equipment supplier focused solely on access solutions for broadband service delivery, has announced that it has raised $100 million in financing and added three new members to its board of directors. This financing consists of $50 million in equity raised from existing Calix investors and $50 million in debt financing established with Silicon Valley Bank. Calix will use the funds to invest in additional resources necessary to prepare for the company’s continued growth and expansion as well as to capitalize on the growth opportunities afforded by the $7.2 billion U.S Broadband Stimulus program. To assist the company in navigating these opportunities, Calix has added three new directors to its board, Michael Marks of Riverwood Capital, Adam Grosser of Foundation Capital, and Robert Finzi of Sprout Group, whom together bring a wealth of world-class experience across multiple industries and disciplines. Read more at http://budurl.com/calix