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Nufern, Inc.

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Business Summary

Nufern, Inc. is a manufacturer of special purpose optical fibers, fiber lasers, and optical fibers. The company is a subsidiary of publicly traded Rofin-Sinar Technologies (NASDAQ:RSTI). Nufern has a portfolio of over 100 fibers used in specific activities like atom trapping and laser-based medical operations. It sells many of its products to the aerospace and defense sectors. Nufern spends over $13 million on research & development annually. Founded in 2000 by Adrian Carter as Redfern Fibres, Nufern is headquartered in East Granby, Connecticut.

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Overview & Corporate Organization

Basic Information

Year Founded:2000
Formerly Named:Redfern Fibres Pty. Ltd.
Fiscal Year End:12/31
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City:East Granby
State/Province:Connecticut
Country:United States
Website:www.nufern.com

Corporate Organization

Parent Companies:
Brands:
NuCOAT
NuFIRE
NuGYRO
NuQ
NuSUB
NuTx
Founders:
Adrian Carter

Industry Information

Industry Codes

PICS™:1000™, 1500207
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SIC:View

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Competitors & Comparables

Competitors

NKT Photonics A/S
NP Photonics, Inc.

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Income Statement2011201020092008200720062005200420032002
RevenuesViewViewViewViewViewView$5,500,000$3,000,000$1,300,000$750,000
Employee Figures2011201020092008200720062005200420032002
Total EmployeesViewViewViewViewViewView50403530
Productivity (Revenue/Employee)ViewViewViewViewViewView$110,000$75,000$37,143$25,000
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*Nufern, Inc. fiscal year end: 12/31
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Mergers & Acquisitions

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DateStatusTargetBuyerDeal TypePrice
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VC/Funding Activity

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DateInvestorRoundInvestor Type
May. 2004UnspecifiedA
DetailsTotal Round A1 $4,800,000
Jun. 2005Axiom Venture Partners, L.P.UnspecifiedVenture Capital
Jun. 2005Connecticut Innovations, Inc.UnspecifiedVenture Capital
Jun. 2005Lightspeed Venture PartnersUnspecifiedVenture Capital
Jun. 2005Storm Ventures, LLCUnspecifiedVenture Capital
DetailsTotal Round Unspecified2 $4,225,000
Total of Funding Shown Above $9,025,000
Notes
1In May 2004, Nufern raised $4.8 milliion out of its planned $9 million round. - Details →
2In June 2005, Nufern raised $4.2 million in venture capital funding, nearly completing its anticipated funding amount from its prior round. - Details →

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Acquisition and Growth

In January 2010, Nufern was acquired by Rofin-Sinar, a manufacturer of various lasers and laser components. The acquisition price was approximately $30 million, and resulted in nearly $3 million of expenses related to… Continue Reading →

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