Taipei — LITEON Technology (2301.TW) today announced a strategic investment in DenseLight Photonics ("DenseLight"), a provider of indium phosphide (InP) optical communication components through its Singapore-based operating subsidiary, with a total transaction value of US$34.3 million. Upon closing of the transaction, LITEON will hold approximately 21% equity ownership in DenseLight and secure one seat on the Board.
This strategic investment marks a significant milestone in the collaboration between the two companies in the areas of high-speed optical communications and AI infrastructure. By combining LITEON’s core capabilities in advanced optical packaging, testing, optical module integration and manufacturing, as well as data center power management and system integration, with DenseLight’s expertise in InP laser source technologies and optical communication components, both parties aim to strengthen their positions across the optical communications value chain and expand their presence in the rapidly growing AI data center interconnect market.
The rapid adoption of AI applications is driving increasing demand for high-speed, low-power, and highly reliable optical connectivity technologies in data centers worldwide. DenseLight has built strong expertise in the development and manufacturing of indium phosphide (InP)-based laser source technologies and optical communication components. Its key products include CW DFB lasers, gain chips, and semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs), which are widely used in high-speed optical communications, data center networking, and emerging photonics applications.
Through this strategic partnership, LITEON and DenseLight will deepen collaboration across product development, market expansion, and supply chain integration. Together, the companies will pursue future growth opportunities in high-speed optical communication components, optical modules, optical engines, and rack-scale optical interconnect solutions.
“The AI revolution is accelerating the upgrade of data center infrastructure worldwide, and optical communications have become one of the key enabling technologies for next-generation data centers and high-performance computing,” said Tom Soong, Chairman of LITEON. “This strategic investment further strengthens LITEON’s presence in the optical communications sector while expanding our opportunities in AI infrastructure applications. Through our partnership with DenseLight, we will leverage our complementary technological and market strengths to capture the growing opportunities in high-speed optical communications and AI data center markets.”
Julian Lee, Chairman of DenseLight, added, “LITEON possesses deep expertise in optoelectronic semiconductors and a comprehensive portfolio of data center solutions. This partnership will not only enhance technology exchange and resource integration between our organizations but also accelerate innovation in high-speed optical communications. Together, we are committed to delivering greater value and advanced solutions to customers in the global cloud computing and AI markets.”
About LITEON Technology:
LITEON Technology (2301.tw) was established in 1975. As a pioneer of LED in Taiwan, it is the first electronics company listed on TAIEX. LITEON has established a comprehensive AI infrastructure portfolio, offering integrated solutions including AI power management, high-efficiency battery backup units (BBU), racks and mechanical components, and liquid cooling system to support next-generation AI data centers. The company also continues to expand its presence in optoelectronic semiconductors, automotive electronics, and 5G & AIoT sectors, with green data centers, clean mobility, efficient infrastructure as its key growth drivers.
In response to global environmental and climate challenges, LITEON actively aligns with major international standards and initiatives and has joined RE100, committing to achieving 100% renewable energy usage by 2040. In its next-generation product development, LITEON works closely with supply chain partners to drive sustainable transformation and create meaningful impact across industry and society.
About DenseLight:
DenseLight Photonics , a provider of optical communication components through its Singapore-based operating subsidiary, is an integrated device manufacturer (IDM) of photonic components, specializing in the research, development and manufacturing of InP (Indium Phosphide) photonic technology. Its main products include CW DFB Lasers, Gain Chips, SOAs and related high-speed optical communication components, which are widely used in data center networking, optical communications and emerging photonic applications.