Corning

Corning Incorporated, headquartered in Corning, New York, is a global leader in manufacturing glass, ceramics, and related materials. Established in 1851, the company operates across several segments, including Display Technologies, Optical Communications, Environmental Technologies, Specialty Materials, and Life Sciences. The Display Technologies segment produces glass substrates for organic light-emitting diodes and liquid crystal displays utilized in televisions and computers. In Optical Communications, Corning provides optical fibers, cables, and various hardware solutions for telecommunications networks. The Environmental Technologies segment focuses on emissions control products for the automotive sector, while Specialty Materials includes advanced formulations for glass and ceramics. The Life Sciences segment offers laboratory products, including consumables and pharmaceutical glass packaging. Corning also develops Gorilla Glass for mobile devices and collaborates with companies like Intel Corporation to enhance technology solutions. Through its diverse product offerings, Corning aims to meet evolving market demands and support innovation in dynamic industries.

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James Clappin

President

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Vice President and General Manager

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Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer

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Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer

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Vice Chairman and Corporate Development Officer

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President and COO

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Vice President and General Manager

31 past transactions

Light Field Lab

Series B in 2023
Light Field Lab, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of holographic display systems that create immersive visuals by projecting three-dimensional holograms into physical space. Founded in 2017 and based in San Jose, California, the company leverages advanced light field technology to generate multiple viewing angles that mimic real-world perceptions, allowing objects to appear to float in space without the need for head-mounted displays. Light Field Lab's innovations enable new opportunities in both consumer and enterprise markets, facilitating the integration of existing content into their holographic formats through a universal application programming interface. The company's mission is to pioneer a holographic future, advancing how visual media is experienced across various applications.

BRELYON

Venture Round in 2022
Brelyon Inc., established in 2019 and based in Redwood City, California, specializes in manufacturing innovative virtual display screens. The company's flagship products include immersive displays and development kits, which offer a headset-free alternative to traditional multi-monitor setups and virtual reality applications. Brelyon's technology is designed for use in office environments, gaming, and teleoperations, providing an immersive experience akin to viewing a large IMAX screen on one's desk without the need for headsets.

DigiLens

Series D in 2022
DigiLens Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in holographic waveguide display solutions for extended reality (XR) applications. Founded in 1997 and formerly known as SBG Labs, DigiLens has developed a patented optical platform and photopolymer technology that enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to create customizable XR devices for various sectors, including automotive, enterprise, consumer, avionics, and military. The company offers a range of products, such as the Crystal30 and Crystal50 lenses, which facilitate the design of waveguide-based displays. Additionally, DigiLens provides innovative solutions like the DigiLens AutoHUD, which enhances the field of view of traditional heads-up displays, and CrystalClear, an augmented reality heads-up display. Supporting its offerings, DigiLens also supplies light engines and hardware development kits, such as Insight30, to assist users in developing wearable devices.

3D Glass Solutions

Series B in 2022
3D Glass Solutions, Inc. is a manufacturer of glass-based system-in-package (SiP) electronic packaging devices and components, specializing in the integration of electronic systems. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the company provides design consultation and prototyping services, catering primarily to integrated circuit manufacturers, photonic component suppliers, and defense contractors. Utilizing their patented APEX® Glass technology, 3D Glass Solutions offers a range of photo-definable components, including bandpass filters, gain antennas, discrete LC components, and impedance matching networks. Their innovative approach enables clients to integrate multiple components onto a single platform, resulting in reduced manufacturing costs and enhanced performance in industry-specific applications.

Celldom

Seed Round in 2021
Celldom, Inc. is a research tools company specializing in single-cell analysis technology aimed at enhancing research, drug discovery, and development by revealing diversity within cell populations. Founded in 2016 and based in Durham, North Carolina, the company has developed the TrapTx Analyzer System, a cutting-edge platform that integrates phenotypic and genomic data at a large scale, capable of analyzing tens of thousands of cells in a single experiment. This technology is instrumental in identifying and characterizing rare cells that are crucial to understanding biological pathways and diseases. Celldom focuses on applying its innovative solutions primarily in the fields of oncology, immunology, and stem cell biology.

SigmaSense

Series A in 2020
SigmaSense LLC is a technology company specializing in digital sensing solutions that address the challenges of noise immunity and tuning in touch sensors. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in Boise, Idaho, and New Taipei City, Taiwan, SigmaSense develops advanced products such as the SigmaTouch Controller, which utilizes innovative capacitive imaging technology to simultaneously transmit and receive signals for various touch applications. Their offerings also include SigmaScribe, a digital writing appliance, and a unique digital architecture known as Sigma-delta Architecture. With a focus on enhancing user interaction across diverse sectors, including consumer electronics, automotive, and large format interactive displays, SigmaSense holds over 300 patents that protect its groundbreaking technologies, enabling intuitive machine interfaces and providing critical insights into user engagement.

Luminar

Venture Round in 2019
Luminar Technologies, Inc. is a vehicle sensor and software company based in Orlando, Florida, founded in 2012. The company operates primarily in two segments: Autonomy Solutions and Other Component Sales. The Autonomy Solutions segment focuses on the design, manufacture, and sale of lidar sensors and related perception and autonomy software for original equipment manufacturers in the automotive and commercial vehicle sectors, including applications in robo-taxis. In addition, Luminar's Other Component Sales segment provides design, testing, and consulting services for non-standard integrated circuits aimed at government agencies and defense contractors. The company emphasizes enhancing safety and advancing autonomous technology in vehicles, particularly through advanced driver assistance systems that cater to a range of driving scenarios.

Monroe Community College, Brighton

Grant in 2018
Since 1961, Monroe Community College has worked to meet the diverse educational needs of Rochester residents, from personal enrichment to transitioning to a four-year school. Situated right outside of Rochester, New York, the Brighton campus is the college’s main location. Monroe Community College is renowned for its innovative approach, and is continually widening the scope of its academics. Since 2000 the college has made a number of improvements to its campus, including the Public Safety Training Facility, the Alice Holloway Young Commons, the Homeland Security Training Institute and the Agriculture and Life Sciences Institute. Partly because of these additions, MCC offers a wide range of academics. In total, there are more than 120 certificate and associate’s degree programs available, both in academic and vocational subjects. Whether you’re looking for career training or seeking to transfer to a four-year institution, MCC has the program to help you reach your goal. The school also provides extensive financial aid to those who qualify, including federal loans and institutional scholarships. Students who aren’t eligible for these programs can apply for a number of external aid programs, such as AmeriCorps, NYS Volunteer Recruitment Service scholarships and VA benefits.

3M Communication

Acquisition in 2017
3M Communication is a dedicated manufacturing facility.

SpiderCloud Wireless

Acquisition in 2017
SpiderCloud Wireless, Inc. is a developer of small cell network platforms that enable mobile operators to provide enhanced cellular coverage, capacity, and cloud services to medium and large enterprises. The company's flagship product, the Enterprise Radio Access Network (E-RAN) system, comprises a Services Node that controls over 100 small cells, supporting technologies such as UMTS, LTE, and Wi-Fi. This scalable system architecture allows for rapid deployment through existing Ethernet local area networks, delivering coverage and capacity for up to 10,000 connected devices with a single connection to the mobile operator’s core network. Founded in 2006 and originally named Copivia, SpiderCloud Wireless is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional offices in New Jersey, Mexico City, and London. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Corning Incorporated. The company is led by a team of experienced executives from notable technology firms, reflecting a strong background in the telecommunications industry.

Kura Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Kura Technologies, founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, focuses on developing advanced augmented reality (AR) glasses and a multimodal AI platform. The company's AR glasses feature micro-displays with variable focus, designed to deliver high-resolution visuals suitable for daylight use. Kura's innovative approach integrates artificial intelligence with visual, voice, motion, and gesture inputs, enhancing user interaction and workflow efficiency. The glasses incorporate bio-sensor inputs and are capable of real-time information retrieval and generation, employing techniques such as retrieval augmented generation. Kura's technology aims to address adoption challenges in AR by providing immersive experiences that include AI-generated optics and software. The team comprises seasoned industry experts and innovators, including numerous members with backgrounds from prestigious institutions like MIT, contributing to a portfolio of over 400 patents in related fields. Kura Technologies is committed to empowering users through its cutting-edge AR solutions, with applications in global telepresence, training, and visualization.

Stran Technologies

Acquisition in 2016
STRAN Technologies Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of fiber optic and electrical connectors, cable assemblies, and related tools for both commercial and military applications. Founded in 1997 and based in Naugatuck, Connecticut, the company produces a variety of products, including military-grade connectors, ruggedized fiber optic solutions, and hybrid copper/fiber connectors. STRAN Technologies also offers cable assemblies, such as patch cords and custom training services, along with essential accessories like inspection and cleaning kits. Its offerings are designed to meet the demands of industries such as military tactical, shipboard, energy, mining, and commercial sectors. The company is recognized for its engineering, installation, and maintenance services, ensuring that its products are suitable for mission-critical infrastructure. As of 2016, STRAN Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Corning Incorporated.

Menlo Micro

Series A in 2016
Menlo Micro, Inc. specializes in the design and development of electronic switches, particularly through its innovative Ideal Switch technology. This electromechanical switch is capable of handling both AC/DC and RF signals, making it suitable for a range of applications including high-power tunable resonators, filters, broadband power amplifier impedance matching, and electronically steerable antennas. The company's products are utilized in various industries, such as battery management, home automation, electronic vehicles, medical instrumentation, and the industrial Internet of Things, as well as in next generation 5G mobile networks. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Menlo Micro aims to enhance the efficiency and performance of advanced systems under high-stress conditions.

Alliance Fiber Optic Products

Acquisition in 2016
Alliance Fiber Optic Products, Inc. is a company that specializes in the design, manufacture, and marketing of high-performance fiber optic components and integrated modules for the optical network equipment market. It supports both emerging and established communications equipment manufacturers in delivering optical networking systems across various segments, including long-haul, metropolitan, and last-mile access. The company's extensive product range encompasses active and passive optical components, such as interconnect systems, couplers, splitters, thin film dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) components, and optical attenuators. Through its innovative solutions, Alliance Fiber Optic Products plays a crucial role in the development of advanced communication networks.

Gerresheimer - Pharmaceutical Glass Tubing Business

Acquisition in 2015
Gerresheimer - Pharmaceutical Glass Tubing Business manufactures, and markets various glass products.

View

Series F in 2015
View, Inc., established in 2006 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, specializes in designing and manufacturing intelligent glass systems for various sectors, including workplace, healthcare, education, and hospitality. The company's flagship product, View Smart Windows, employs AI to automatically adjust in response to sunlight, enhancing natural light access and occupant experience, while minimizing heat and glare, and reducing energy consumption. Each View installation also includes a cloud-connected smart building platform, enabling further building optimization. With operations in the U.S. and internationally, View has improved over 90 million square feet of buildings, ranging from offices to multifamily residences.

iBwave Solutions

Acquisition in 2015
iBwave Solutions specializes in enhancing in-building wireless experiences, facilitating connectivity for billions of end users and devices across various venues. The company is recognized as a global leader in providing software solutions that enable efficient planning, design, and deployment of wireless network projects, regardless of their size or complexity. iBwave offers a comprehensive suite of services, including advanced wireless network solutions aimed at optimizing coverage and capacity within buildings. Additionally, the company provides training and certification programs, ensuring that professionals in the field are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge for effective wireless network design. With a strong presence in 90 countries, iBwave is known for its innovative software and exceptional customer support, along with an extensive components database.

NinePoint Medical

Series B in 2014
NinePoint Medical, Inc. is a medical device company based in Bedford, Massachusetts, that specializes in the development of innovative optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging systems for assessing human tissue microstructure. The company's flagship product, the NvisionVLE Imaging System, enables real-time volumetric imaging of the esophagus and bile duct, allowing physicians across various specialties—including gastroenterology, pulmonology, urology, gynecology, and ENT—to perform advanced diagnostic procedures. By providing high-resolution cross-sectional images, NinePoint's system empowers physicians to make accurate diagnoses and implement effective therapies during the same procedure, enhancing patient care and outcomes. The company markets its imaging systems through a network of distributors in the United States and internationally. Originally founded as Convergence Devices, Inc. in 2008, NinePoint Medical underwent a name change in 2009 and has since focused on advancing telepathology capabilities to improve healthcare efficiency and patient experiences.

View

Series E in 2013
View, Inc., established in 2006 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, specializes in designing and manufacturing intelligent glass systems for various sectors, including workplace, healthcare, education, and hospitality. The company's flagship product, View Smart Windows, employs AI to automatically adjust in response to sunlight, enhancing natural light access and occupant experience, while minimizing heat and glare, and reducing energy consumption. Each View installation also includes a cloud-connected smart building platform, enabling further building optimization. With operations in the U.S. and internationally, View has improved over 90 million square feet of buildings, ranging from offices to multifamily residences.

Discovery Labware

Acquisition in 2012
Discovery Labware Inc. manufactures and distributes diagnostic and research tools to life scientists, clinical researchers, laboratory professionals, and clinicians. The company is based in Billerica, Massachusetts.

MobileAccess Networks

Acquisition in 2011
MobileAccess Networks specializes in enterprise wireless network solutions, focusing on delivering multi-service wireless connectivity across large public venues and facilities. The company enhances indoor connectivity by bringing external wireless signals indoors and distributing them through a network of discreet antennas strategically placed throughout the building. Their services cater to a variety of environments, including airports, hospitals, hotels, manufacturing plants, office buildings, and sports arenas, ensuring reliable wireless access in complex and expansive spaces.

Axygen Scientific

Acquisition in 2009
Axygen Scientific, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Union City, California, is a prominent global supplier of laboratory plastics tailored for the research industry, including pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic sectors. The company specializes in manufacturing and distributing high-quality life sciences plastic consumables, liquid handling products, and benchtop laboratory equipment. Axygen Scientific leverages its technical expertise and operates an in-house microbiology lab to provide data-supported solutions to technical inquiries. With manufacturing facilities located in California, New Jersey, Poland, and China, Axygen Scientific is well-positioned to meet the needs of its diverse clientele across the globe.

LightPointe

Venture Round in 2004
LightPointe Communications, Inc. (a.k.a. LightPointe Wireless) is privately held. The company was launched in 1998 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA, with regional offices/presence in Europe (Germany & France) and Asia (Thailand). LightPointe also provides solutions via its AirePointe Security & Government Solutions Division (www.AirePointe.com). LightPointe is the number one manufacturer in the world of point-to-point Gigabit Ethernet Free Space Optics and Hybrid Optical-Radio Bridges, and manufactures a complete line of 4G/LTE backhaul radios (60 GHz & 70/80 GHz e-band) for telecom carriers and enterprises such as businesses, schools, the military & government agencies. With over $80 million in product development and over eight key patents, LightPointe has deployed thousands of Gigabit Ethernet bridges and digital video/security backhaul solutions worldwide.

Centerstone Software

Series C in 2003
Centerstone Software is focused on the development of computer aided facility management solutions for facility operations, including space management and planning, operations, and asset and lease management. Centerstone Software was acquired by Manhattan Software in November 2006. Centerstone Software was founded in 2000.

Innovance

Series B in 2002
Innovance is a 100% employee-owned holding company that oversees a portfolio of subsidiaries, including Lou-Rich, Inc. and Almco, Inc. Lou-Rich specializes in contract engineering and manufacturing services, while Almco is recognized for its advanced manufacturing of industrial deburring, parts washing, and vibratory metal finishing equipment. Innovance is dedicated to nurturing and growing its industrial manufacturing businesses, providing essential machinery and products that serve various applications across the construction and manufacturing sectors. By fostering a collaborative and employee-driven environment, Innovance aims to enhance operational efficiencies and drive innovation within its subsidiaries.

LightPointe

Series B in 2001
LightPointe Communications, Inc. (a.k.a. LightPointe Wireless) is privately held. The company was launched in 1998 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA, with regional offices/presence in Europe (Germany & France) and Asia (Thailand). LightPointe also provides solutions via its AirePointe Security & Government Solutions Division (www.AirePointe.com). LightPointe is the number one manufacturer in the world of point-to-point Gigabit Ethernet Free Space Optics and Hybrid Optical-Radio Bridges, and manufactures a complete line of 4G/LTE backhaul radios (60 GHz & 70/80 GHz e-band) for telecom carriers and enterprises such as businesses, schools, the military & government agencies. With over $80 million in product development and over eight key patents, LightPointe has deployed thousands of Gigabit Ethernet bridges and digital video/security backhaul solutions worldwide.

Gemfire

Series C in 2001
Gemfire Corporation, founded in 1995, operates in the field of high-performance telecom and specialty components, utilizing advanced planar semiconductor processing technology. The company develops innovative optical solutions tailored for system integrators, leveraging its Gemfire PhotonICTM technology platform to enable wafer-scale processing. This approach allows for the efficient production of various optical components, including Athermal and standard Arrayed Waveguide Gratings (AWGs), Tunable Optical Devices (TODCs), Variable Optical Attenuators (VOAs), and Wavelength Multiplexers (VMUXs). Gemfire's primary operations are based in Livingston, Scotland, with additional aerospace support and telecom manufacturing facilities located in Fremont, California.

Photonics Technology Research Center

Acquisition in 2000
Photonics Technology Research Center is a planar integrated optics, semiconductor optical amplifiers, electro-absorption modulators and optical networking devices.

Picolight

Series B in 2000
Picolight Incorporated, founded in 1995 and based in Louisville, Colorado, specializes in the design and manufacture of high-bandwidth optical transceivers and components. The company produces ethernet and fiber channel transceivers, as well as optical transmitters and receivers. These products are primarily used in local area networking, optical switches and computer systems, and optical metro applications sectors. Picolight's offerings include vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL)-based optical transceivers for high-bandwidth optical systems.

CyOptics

Series B in 2000
CyOptics, Inc. is a company specializing in the design, development, and marketing of Indium Phosphide (InP) optical chips and components, primarily for integration into access, metro, and long-haul communications systems. Its product offerings include planar lightwave circuits (PLCs) used in telecommunications and defense applications, as well as various optical components such as transmitters, receivers, and modulators. These products serve as critical technology enablers for manufacturers of transmit optical sub-assemblies and receive optical sub-assemblies. Additionally, CyOptics provides contract design, foundry, and packaging services, along with comprehensive design and manufacturing services, including radio frequency and optical design, wafer fabrication, and automated assembly and testing. The company caters to original equipment manufacturers and sub-system manufacturers within the communications market. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania, CyOptics operates InP design and fabrication facilities in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, silicon PLC fabrication in South Plainfield, New Jersey, and automated packaging and testing operations in Matamoros, Mexico.

NZ Applied Technologies Corporation

Acquisition in 2000
NZ Applied Technologies Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets optical telecommunications products. It offers products such as variable optical attenuators (VOA) used in the optical data networks industry. The company is also developing products such as variable attenuator arrays, tunable optical filters, optical switches, and polarization controllers.
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