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Semiconductor materials startups worldwide
43 semiconductor materials startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 43 that have raised the most, $980M between them, with the United States the most common home.
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Silicor MaterialsSilicor Materials engages in manufacturing and supplying polysilicon for solar cell production.Silicor Materials engages in manufacturing and supplying polysilicon for solar cell production.
Founded 2006San Jose, United States$345Mlast round Sept 2015 - 2
Mitra ChemMitra Chem is an AI-native manufacturer of lithium-ion battery materials, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Mountain View, California.Mitra Chem is an AI-native manufacturer of lithium-ion battery materials, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Founded 2021Mountain View, United States$91Mlast round Jun 2025 - 3
Xinshinuo SemiconductorXinshinuo Semiconductor is a domestic semiconductor equipment and technology company.Xinshinuo Semiconductor is a domestic semiconductor equipment and technology company.
Founded 2022Maqiao$71Mlast round Dec 2025 - 4
Li IndustriesLi Industries is a climate tech company based in Pineville, North Carolina, founded in 2017.Li Industries is a climate tech company based in Pineville, North Carolina, founded in 2017.
Founded 2017Pineville, United States$55Mlast round Sept 2024 - 5BinOpticsBinOptics Corporation manufactures monolithically integrated optoelectronic components based on indium phosphide and other semiconductor materials.
BinOptics Corporation manufactures monolithically integrated optoelectronic components based on indium phosphide and other semiconductor materials.
Founded 2000Ithaca, United States$41Mlast round Nov 2014 - 6PolyeraThe Polyera supplies semiconductor, dielectric and interfacial materials for the printed and flexible electronics industry.
The Polyera supplies semiconductor, dielectric and interfacial materials for the printed and flexible electronics industry.
Founded 2005Skokie, United States$40Mlast round Aug 2014 - 7
TeraViewTeraView develops terahertz instruments which can generate, detect and manipulate radiation to characterize a wide range of materials.TeraView develops terahertz instruments which can generate, detect and manipulate radiation to characterize a wide range of materials.
Founded 2001Cambridge, United Kingdom$26Mlast round Dec 2024 - 8
ROSIROSI is a company offering innovative solutions for recycling and revalorization of raw materials in the PV industry.ROSI is a company offering innovative solutions for recycling and revalorization of raw materials in the PV industry.
Founded 2017Grenoble, France$23Mlast round Apr 2026 - 9VoltaixVoltaix is a provider of materials used in the production of semiconductor and advanced photovoltaic cells.
Voltaix is a provider of materials used in the production of semiconductor and advanced photovoltaic cells.
Founded 1986United States$22Mlast round Jul 2009 - 10
Solar MaterialsSOLAR MATERIALS GmbH is a German cleantech company based in Magdeburg, founded in 2021.SOLAR MATERIALS GmbH is a German cleantech company based in Magdeburg, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Magdeburg, Germany$18Mlast round Apr 2026 - 11
Palomino LaboratoriesPalomino Laboratories develops compound semiconductor and MicroLED-based optical interconnect technologies for AI and data communication.Palomino Laboratories develops compound semiconductor and MicroLED-based optical interconnect technologies for AI and data communication.
Founded -Palo Alto, United States$17Mlast round May 2026 - 12
Ming Gallium SemiconductorMing Gallium Semiconductor research and develops gallium oxide materials and power devices for semiconductors.Ming Gallium Semiconductor research and develops gallium oxide materials and power devices for semiconductors.
Founded 2020China$16Mlast round Jan 2026 - 13
Boston MaterialsBoston Materials is a manufacturer of advanced materials for semiconductors and aerospace platforms.Boston Materials is a manufacturer of advanced materials for semiconductors and aerospace platforms.
Founded 2018Billerica, United States$15Mlast round Dec 2025 - 14
Qianjing SemiconductorQianjing Semiconductor is a developer of third-generation semiconductor materials.Qianjing Semiconductor is a developer of third-generation semiconductor materials.
Founded 2020Hangzhou$15Mlast round Jan 2023 - 15
EvolusiaEvolusia specializes in the R&D and production of substrates for cutting-edge semiconductor materials like gallium oxide.Evolusia specializes in the R&D and production of substrates for cutting-edge semiconductor materials like gallium oxide.
Founded 2021China$15Mlast round Apr 2023 - 16
GazerGazer is a semiconductor equipment and sensor developer.Gazer is a semiconductor equipment and sensor developer.
Founded 2021China$14Mlast round Dec 2025 - 17
Simetric SemiconductorSimetric Semiconductor is a semiconductor equipment company that focuses integrated solutions in manufacturing advanced packaging materials.Simetric Semiconductor is a semiconductor equipment company that focuses integrated solutions in manufacturing advanced packaging materials.
Founded 2020China$14Mlast round Nov 2023 - 18Saimai Measurement and ControlSaimai Measurement and Control is a manufacturer of semiconductor radio frequency test equipment.
Saimai Measurement and Control is a manufacturer of semiconductor radio frequency test equipment.
Founded 2021Suzhou$14Mlast round Sept 2025 - 19
Garen SemiconductorGaren Semiconductor focuses on the R&D, production and sales of semiconductor materials (such as gallium oxide).Garen Semiconductor focuses on the R&D, production and sales of semiconductor materials (such as gallium oxide).
Founded 2022Hangzhou$14Mlast round Aug 2024 - 20Sirida MaterialsSirida Materials is a pan-semiconductor and energy storage material manufacturer with decades of experience in functional films.
Sirida Materials is a pan-semiconductor and energy storage material manufacturer with decades of experience in functional films.
Founded 2011Yancheng$14Mlast round May 2024 - 21Aurrion, Inc.Aurrion was founded in 2008 to develop a silicon photonic platform that can scale with industry needs.
Aurrion was founded in 2008 to develop a silicon photonic platform that can scale with industry needs.
Founded 2008United States$11Mlast round Sept 2014 - 22
NovoLINCNovoLINC is a thermal interface materials startup located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.NovoLINC is a thermal interface materials startup located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Founded -Pittsburgh, United States$10Mlast round Dec 2025 - 23
Discovered MaterialsDiscovered Materials is a San Francisco-based research startup founded in 2026.Discovered Materials is a San Francisco-based research startup founded in 2026.
Founded 2025San Francisco, United States$9.0Mlast round Aug 2026 - 24
LicubeLicube develops ultra-high purity (4N+) lithium hydroxide for EVs, aerospace, semiconductors, and advanced energy storage.Licube develops ultra-high purity (4N+) lithium hydroxide for EVs, aerospace, semiconductors, and advanced energy storage.
Founded 2024Austin, United States$8.5Mlast round Sept 2026 - 25
TaiSanTaiSan is a UK-based battery materials startup founded in 2022 by Sanzhar Taizhan, an expert in Automotive Engineering.TaiSan is a UK-based battery materials startup founded in 2022 by Sanzhar Taizhan, an expert in Automotive Engineering.
Founded 2022Cambridge, United Kingdom$7.9Mlast round Jul 2026 - 26
IVWorksIVWorks is a semiconductor materials company based in South Korea, specializing in next-generation compound semiconductor materials, particularly GaN epitaxial wafers.IVWorks is a semiconductor materials company based in South Korea, specializing in next-generation compound semiconductor materials, particularly GaN epitaxial wafers.
Founded 2011South Korea$7.6Mlast round Jul 2022 - 27
Teysha TechnologiesTeysha Technologies is a UK-based renewable materials company founded in 2017.Teysha Technologies is a UK-based renewable materials company founded in 2017.
Founded 2017London, United Kingdom$5.6Mlast round Jan 2026 - 28
Barton Blakeley TechnologiesBarton Blakeley Technologies is a UK-based applied sciences and clean-technology company founded in 2016 and located in Harpenden, Hertfordshire.Barton Blakeley Technologies is a UK-based applied sciences and clean-technology company founded in 2016 and located in Harpenden, Hertfordshire.
Founded 2016Harpenden, United Kingdom$5.2Mlast round Feb 2026 - 29
Kubos SemiconductorsKubos Semiconductors is a UK-based company founded in 2017, located in Cambridge.Kubos Semiconductors is a UK-based company founded in 2017, located in Cambridge.
Founded 2017Cambridge, United Kingdom$4.7Mlast round Aug 2026 - 30
Ion Beam ServicesIon Beam Services specializes in ion implantation, a procedure used to introduce dopants into semiconducting materials.Ion Beam Services specializes in ion implantation, a procedure used to introduce dopants into semiconducting materials.
Founded 1987Peynier, France$4.5Mlast round Jan 2009 - 31
Phosio CorporationPhosio Corporation is an advanced materials company based in Corvallis, Oregon.Phosio Corporation is an advanced materials company based in Corvallis, Oregon.
Founded 2018Corvallis, United States$4.3Mlast round May 2026 - 32
Brilliant MattersBrilliant Matters is a Canadian materials science company based in Quebec City, specializing in advanced organic semiconductors for the printed electronics and Brilliant Matters is a Canadian materials science company based in Quebec City, specializing in advanced organic semiconductors for the printed electronics and
Founded 2016Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Canada$3.8Mlast round Sept 2023 - 33
AttolightAttolight AG is a Swiss technology company that specializes in advanced characterization instruments for the semiconductor industry, nanophotonics, and materials science.Attolight AG is a Swiss technology company that specializes in advanced characterization instruments for the semiconductor industry, nanophotonics, and materials science.
Founded 2008Lausanne, Switzerland$3.1Mlast round Dec 2014 - 34
EuQlidEuQlid is a technology company that specializes in advanced magnetic imaging solutions using quantum defects in diamond.EuQlid is a technology company that specializes in advanced magnetic imaging solutions using quantum defects in diamond.
Founded 2022College Park, United States$3.0Mlast round Nov 2025 - 35
PHNX MaterialsPHNX Materials is a manufacturing and technology company based in San Francisco, California.PHNX Materials is a manufacturing and technology company based in San Francisco, California.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$2.5Mlast round Apr 2025 - 36
Circular industriesCircular Industries is a materials-recovery and circular-economy company dedicated to recovering critical raw materials through its patented Deep Recovery Process.Circular Industries is a materials-recovery and circular-economy company dedicated to recovering critical raw materials through its patented Deep Recovery Process.
Founded 2014Amsterdam, Netherlands$2.1Mlast round Oct 2023 - 37
SorbiForceSorbiForce is a clean energy startup based in Scottsdale, Arizona, focused on developing sustainable battery technology.SorbiForce is a clean energy startup based in Scottsdale, Arizona, focused on developing sustainable battery technology.
Founded 2022Tucson, United States$1.6Mlast round May 2026 - 38
i-TES srli-TES srl is a Turin-based deep-tech startup founded in December 2016.i-TES srl is a Turin-based deep-tech startup founded in December 2016.
Founded 2016Turin, Italy$1.5Mlast round May 2023 - 39
HexSeed TechnologyHexSeed Technology is a Scotland-based startup specializing in climate technology and semiconductors.HexSeed Technology is a Scotland-based startup specializing in climate technology and semiconductors.
Founded 2025Aberdeen, United Kingdom$1.3Mlast round Aug 2026 - 40
ProspectralProspectral is a semiconductor startup based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2021 by researchers from the University of Cambridge.Prospectral is a semiconductor startup based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2021 by researchers from the University of Cambridge.
Founded 2021Cambridge, United Kingdom$1.2Mlast round Mar 2025 - 41
XallentXallent develops nanoscale measurement hardware and software for imaging, testing, and analyzing semiconductors and thin film materials.Xallent develops nanoscale measurement hardware and software for imaging, testing, and analyzing semiconductors and thin film materials.
Founded 2013Ithaca$1.1Mlast round Sept 2016 - 42Wuhan 3Choice Technology LimitedWuhan 3Choice Technology is a research and design company for polymer semiconductor materials.
Wuhan 3Choice Technology is a research and design company for polymer semiconductor materials.
Founded --$300Klast round Dec 2018 - 43
OptisortOptisort offers computer vision-based sorting solutions for the recycling industry.Optisort offers computer vision-based sorting solutions for the recycling industry.
Founded 2008Gothenburg, Sweden$145Klast round May 2010
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