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§ Private Profile · Berkeley, CA, USA
Produces continuous carbon fiber composite parts with Additive Molding for aerospace, automotive, and consumer electronics.
Based in Berkeley, California, ARRIS is an advanced manufacturing technology company that produces continuous carbon fiber composite parts using a proprietary process called Additive Molding. The enterprise combines 3D printing with traditional high-volume molding to manufacture lightweight, high-strength components that replace conventional metal parts across the aerospace, automotive, and consumer electronics sectors. The business has secured over $100 million in total venture funding across multiple rounds, including a $48.5 million Series B and a $34 million capital injection in 2023 to expand its manufacturing footprint in the United States and Taiwan. ARRIS is backed by institutional investors such as NEA and Bosch Ventures, and it supplies custom composite components to major corporate partners including Brooks Running, Skydio, and Airbus. The company was founded in 2017 by Ethan Escowitz, Riley Reese, and Erick Davidson.
ARRIS has raised $222.0M across 6 funding rounds.
ARRIS has raised $222.0M in total across 6 funding rounds.
ARRIS has raised $222.0M across 6 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $34.0M Other Equity in April 2024.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2015 | Watchwith | $8.0M Series B | — | Rogers Venture Partners, Samsung |
| Jun 25, 2013 | Watchwith | $5.0M Other Equity | Michael LEE | Gracenote |
# ARRIS: A Technology Company Overview
The term "ARRIS" refers to multiple distinct technology companies operating in different sectors, making a unified analysis challenging. The most prominent is ARRIS International, a former telecommunications equipment manufacturer that was acquired by CommScope in 2019, though it continues as a brand name. Additionally, there is ARRIS Composites, a manufacturing technology company founded in 2017 specializing in advanced composite materials, and several smaller entities operating under the ARRIS name in recruitment, electronics, and other sectors.
ARRIS International was an American telecommunications equipment company that designed and manufactured data, video, and telephony systems for residential and commercial customers.[1] The company built cable modems, wireless gateways, and network infrastructure products that connected millions of people to broadband internet and enabled digital television delivery.[2] It served major service providers globally, positioning itself as a critical enabler of home connectivity and digital entertainment infrastructure.
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, ARRIS Composites operates as an advanced manufacturing technology leader focused on revolutionizing product design and production.[3] The company develops patented software, materials, and high-volume production platforms for creating continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite structures. Its mission is to pioneer cutting-edge manufacturing solutions that deliver lighter, more sustainable, and higher-performance products across industries including portable electronics, footwear, bicycles, automotive, and aerospace.[3]
ARRIS International was originally founded in 1995 in England and Wales as a joint venture between Nortel Networks and Antec Corp., with Bob Stanzione serving as founding president and CEO.[1] The company evolved significantly: in 2001, after Antec acquired Nortel's stake, it was renamed Arris Inc and relocated its executive offices to Suwanee, Georgia.[1] This transition marked the company's shift toward becoming an independent player in telecommunications equipment. The company's trajectory culminated in its acquisition by CommScope on April 4, 2019, for $7.4 billion—a transaction that doubled CommScope's size and brought combined revenues to approximately $11.3 billion.[1]
ARRIS Composites emerged more recently in 2017 with a focus on solving manufacturing inefficiencies through advanced materials science and additive manufacturing. The company was built by industry veterans with decades of experience in additive manufacturing, conventional high-volume production, advanced composites, and material science.[3] Its founding reflected a broader market shift toward sustainable, high-performance manufacturing solutions.
ARRIS International rode the wave of broadband infrastructure buildout and the transition from analog to digital television—trends that defined the 2000s and 2010s. The company's acquisition by CommScope reflected the consolidation of network infrastructure providers as service providers sought integrated solutions rather than best-of-breed components. Its legacy continues through CommScope's ownership of the ARRIS and Ruckus Networks brands.
ARRIS Composites operates at the intersection of three powerful trends: the shift toward sustainable manufacturing, the demand for lightweight materials in automotive and aerospace (driven by electrification and fuel efficiency), and the rise of advanced manufacturing technologies like additive manufacturing and automation. The company's timing capitalizes on industries seeking to reduce material waste, improve product performance, and accelerate time-to-market—challenges that traditional manufacturing struggles to address.
ARRIS represents two distinct chapters in technology evolution. The original ARRIS International exemplified the infrastructure consolidation era, where specialized equipment makers were absorbed into larger platforms. Its acquisition by CommScope in 2019 marked the end of its independent existence, though the brand persists as a product line.
ARRIS Composites, by contrast, represents an emerging opportunity in advanced manufacturing. As industries face pressure to decarbonize, improve product performance, and scale production efficiently, companies offering proprietary manufacturing platforms—rather than commodity products—are positioned to capture significant value. The company's expansion across geographies and industries suggests ambitions to become a foundational technology layer for next-generation product design, similar to how ARRIS International became foundational to broadband infrastructure decades earlier.
ARRIS has raised $222.0M in total across 6 funding rounds.
ARRIS's investors include Alumni Ventures, MVP Ventures, NEA, Robert Bosch Venture Capital, Standard Investments, Jeffrey Lam, Temasek, XN, Sung Rae-eun, Zebra Technologies, 1776, Amity Ventures.