# Top 50 Semiconductor Startups in Europe by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded semiconductor startups in Europe, ranked by total funding raised: $7.6B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/semiconductor-startups-europe (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Fractile** Fractile is a UK-based technology company and semiconductor startup founded in 2022 by Dr.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fractile) Fractile is a UK-based technology company and semiconductor startup founded in 2022 by Dr. *Founded* 2022 London, United Kingdom **$960M** last round Oct 2026
- 2 [**CuspAI** CuspAI is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional teams in Amsterdam and Berlin.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cuspai) CuspAI is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional teams in Amsterdam and Berlin. *Founded* 2024 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$950M** last round Jul 2026
- 3 [**Graphcore** Graphcore develops a microprocessor designed for AI and machine learning applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/graphcore) Graphcore develops a microprocessor designed for AI and machine learning applications. *Founded* 2016 Bristol, United Kingdom **$835M** last round May 2026
- 4 [**OLIX** OLIX is an AI company focused on developing advanced hardware solutions for AI inference workloads.](https://millionrounds.com/company/olix) OLIX is an AI company focused on developing advanced hardware solutions for AI inference workloads. *Founded* 2024 London, United Kingdom **$532M** last round Aug 2026
- 5 [**Nearfield Instruments** Nearfield Instruments (NFI) is a semiconductor metrology equipment company based in Rotterdam, Netherlands.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nearfield-instruments) Nearfield Instruments (NFI) is a semiconductor metrology equipment company based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. *Founded* 2016 Rotterdam, Netherlands **$527M** last round Jun 2026
- 6 [**NorSun** NorSun is a Norwegian solar energy company that specializes in manufacturing high-performance mono-crystalline silicon ingots and wafers for the global solar en](https://millionrounds.com/company/norsun) NorSun is a Norwegian solar energy company that specializes in manufacturing high-performance mono-crystalline silicon ingots and wafers for the global solar en *Founded* 2005 Oslo, Norway **$304M** last round Mar 2009
- 7 [**Axelera AI** Axelera AI is a European AI semiconductor company based in Eindhoven, Netherlands.](https://millionrounds.com/company/axelera-ai) Axelera AI is a European AI semiconductor company based in Eindhoven, Netherlands. *Founded* 2021 Eindhoven, Netherlands **$250M** last round Feb 2026
- 8 [**Lime Microsystems** Lime Microsystems is a UK-based fabless semiconductor company founded in 2005, specializing in field-programmable RF transceivers and software-defined radio sil](https://millionrounds.com/company/lime-microsystems) Lime Microsystems is a UK-based fabless semiconductor company founded in 2005, specializing in field-programmable RF transceivers and software-defined radio sil *Founded* 2005 Guildford, United Kingdom **$234M** last round Jun 2023
- 9 [**EUCLYD** Euclyd is a European deep-tech startup founded in 2024 and based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.](https://millionrounds.com/company/euclyd) Euclyd is a European deep-tech startup founded in 2024 and based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. *Founded* 2024 Eindhoven, Netherlands **$231M** last round Sept 2026
- 10 [**Quantum Motion** Quantum Motion is a quantum computing company focused on building full-stack, utility-scale quantum computers using 300mm CMOS silicon technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantum-motion) Quantum Motion is a quantum computing company focused on building full-stack, utility-scale quantum computers using 300mm CMOS silicon technology. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$211M** last round May 2026
- 11 [**QuantWare** QuantWare is a quantum computing hardware company based in Delft, Netherlands.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantware) QuantWare is a quantum computing hardware company based in Delft, Netherlands. *Founded* 2020 Delft, Netherlands **$209M** last round May 2026
- 12 [**QuantumDiamonds** Quantum Diamonds provides described nitrogen-vacancy (NV) diamonds for quantum sensing to industrial and academic customers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantumdiamonds) Quantum Diamonds provides described nitrogen-vacancy (NV) diamonds for quantum sensing to industrial and academic customers. *Founded* 2022 Munich, Germany **$201M** last round Jul 2026
- 13 [**Salience Labs** Salience Labs is a deep-tech semiconductor company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in all-optical silicon photonic solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/salience-labs) Salience Labs is a deep-tech semiconductor company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in all-optical silicon photonic solutions. *Founded* 2020 Oxford, United Kingdom **$169M** last round Oct 2026
- 14 [**POLYN Technology** POLYN Technology is a fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2019, specializing in Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing (NASP) technology and Tiny AI chips.](https://millionrounds.com/company/polyn-technology) POLYN Technology is a fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2019, specializing in Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing (NASP) technology and Tiny AI chips. *Founded* 2019 Bristol, United Kingdom **$159M** last round May 2022
- 15 [**Quobly** Quobly is a French quantum computing company founded in 2022 in Grenoble, known for its innovative approach to quantum technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quobly) Quobly is a French quantum computing company founded in 2022 in Grenoble, known for its innovative approach to quantum technology. *Founded* 2022 Grenoble, France **$151M** last round Jun 2026
- 16 [**iPronics** iPRONICS is a Spanish deep-tech semiconductor company founded in 2019 as a spinoff from Universitat Politècnica de València.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ipronics) iPRONICS is a Spanish deep-tech semiconductor company founded in 2019 as a spinoff from Universitat Politècnica de València. *Founded* 2019 Valencia, Spain **$137M** last round Sept 2026
- 17 [**picoChip** picoChip offers signal processing products for wireless telecommunications systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/picochip) picoChip offers signal processing products for wireless telecommunications systems. *Founded* 2000 Bath, United Kingdom **$121M** last round Nov 2010
- 18 [**SiPearl** SiPearl is a European fabless semiconductor company founded in June 2019 and based in Maisons-Laffitte, France.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sipearl) SiPearl is a European fabless semiconductor company founded in June 2019 and based in Maisons-Laffitte, France. *Founded* 2019 Maisons-Laffitte, France **$119M** last round Jul 2025
- 19 [**FMC**](https://millionrounds.com/company/fmc) *Founded* - Germany **$116M** last round Nov 2025
- 20 [**GLO** GLO is focused on the development and commercialization of advanced LED products using nanotechnology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/glo) GLO is focused on the development and commercialization of advanced LED products using nanotechnology. *Founded* 2003 Sunnyvale, Sweden **$78M** last round Mar 2014
- 21 [**Space Forge** Space Forge make super materials in space that cannot be made on earth.](https://millionrounds.com/company/space-forge) Space Forge make super materials in space that cannot be made on earth. *Founded* 2018 Cardiff, United Kingdom **$74M** last round Jun 2026
- 22 [**Eyeo**](https://millionrounds.com/company/eyeo) *Founded* - Netherlands **$64M** last round May 2026
- 23 [**Scintil Photonics** SCINTIL Photonics is a fabless semiconductor company based in Grenoble, France, founded in 2018 by Sylvie Menezo.](https://millionrounds.com/company/scintil-photonics) SCINTIL Photonics is a fabless semiconductor company based in Grenoble, France, founded in 2018 by Sylvie Menezo. *Founded* 2018 Grenoble, France **$62M** last round Sept 2025
- 24 [**Infinitesima** Infinitesima is a UK-based company founded in 2001, specializing in advanced atomic-scale 3D metrology solutions for the semiconductor industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/infinitesima) Infinitesima is a UK-based company founded in 2001, specializing in advanced atomic-scale 3D metrology solutions for the semiconductor industry. *Founded* 2001 Abingdon, United Kingdom **$59M** last round Jul 2026
- 25 [**Your Energy** Your Energy is a UK based company specialising in onshore wind development.](https://millionrounds.com/company/your-energy) Your Energy is a UK based company specialising in onshore wind development. *Founded* 2001 Richmond, United Kingdom **$53M** last round Jul 2008
- 26 [**Canatu** Canatu is a deep technology company based in Vantaa, Finland, specializing in advanced carbon nanotube (CNT) technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/canatu) Canatu is a deep technology company based in Vantaa, Finland, specializing in advanced carbon nanotube (CNT) technology. *Founded* 2004 Vantaa, Finland **$48M** last round Oct 2022
- 27 [**Intrinsic Semiconductor Technologies** Intrinsic Semiconductor Technologies is established to developed silicon-oxide based RRAM technologies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/intrinsic-semiconductor-technologies) Intrinsic Semiconductor Technologies is established to developed silicon-oxide based RRAM technologies. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$47M** last round Jul 2026
- 28 [**AccelerComm** AccelerComm Ltd is a semiconductor intellectual property (IP) company focused on advanced physical layer solutions for telecommunications, particularly in 5G Ra](https://millionrounds.com/company/accelercomm) AccelerComm Ltd is a semiconductor intellectual property (IP) company focused on advanced physical layer solutions for telecommunications, particularly in 5G Ra *Founded* 2016 Southampton, United Kingdom **$42M** last round May 2025
- 29 [**Lace Lithography** Lace Lithography is a Norwegian semiconductor technology startup founded in July 2023 and based in Bergen, Norway, with an additional office in Barcelona, Spain.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lace-lithography) Lace Lithography is a Norwegian semiconductor technology startup founded in July 2023 and based in Bergen, Norway, with an additional office in Barcelona, Spain. *Founded* 2023 Bergen, Norway **$40M** last round Mar 2026
- 30 [**Agile Analog** Agile Analog is a semiconductor IP company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional offices in San Jose, USA, and Shanghai, China.](https://millionrounds.com/company/agile-analog) Agile Analog is a semiconductor IP company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional offices in San Jose, USA, and Shanghai, China. *Founded* 2017 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$36M** last round Sept 2025
- 31 [**Dukosi** Dukosi is bringing new technology to market drawing on its extensive experience in battery systems](https://millionrounds.com/company/dukosi) Dukosi is bringing new technology to market drawing on its extensive experience in battery systems *Founded* 2003 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$35M** last round Feb 2026
- 32 [**Focal Energy** Focal Energy is a renewable energy investment and project management company based in New Delhi, India.](https://millionrounds.com/company/focal-energy) Focal Energy is a renewable energy investment and project management company based in New Delhi, India. *Founded* 2008 Netherlands **$35M** last round Aug 2008
- 33 [**Hymite**](https://millionrounds.com/company/hymite) *Founded* - Denmark **$33M** last round Jan 2007
- 34 [**Forefront RF** Forefront RF is a fabless semiconductor company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2020 by Dr.](https://millionrounds.com/company/forefront-rf) Forefront RF is a fabless semiconductor company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2020 by Dr. *Founded* 2020 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$33M** last round Nov 2024
- 35 [**Groove Quantum** Groove Quantum is a quantum hardware company based in Delft, Netherlands, founded in 2024 as a spinout from QuTech at TU Delft.](https://millionrounds.com/company/groove-quantum) Groove Quantum is a quantum hardware company based in Delft, Netherlands, founded in 2024 as a spinout from QuTech at TU Delft. *Founded* 2024 Delft, Netherlands **$32M** last round Apr 2026
- 36 [**GreenPeak Technologies** GreenPeak Technologies is market leader in RF radio communication chips for Smart Home applications and the Internet of Things.](https://millionrounds.com/company/greenpeak-technologies) GreenPeak Technologies is market leader in RF radio communication chips for Smart Home applications and the Internet of Things. *Founded* 2004 Utrecht, Netherlands **$31M** last round Oct 2009
- 37 [**Gigle Networks** Gigle Semiconductor develops system-on-chip integrated circuits for home networking applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gigle-networks) Gigle Semiconductor develops system-on-chip integrated circuits for home networking applications. *Founded* 2005 Spain **$31M** last round Nov 2007
- 38 [**Silex Microsystems** Silex Microsystems AB is the world's largest pure-play Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) foundry, established in 2000 by PhDs from Sweden's Chalmers Unive](https://millionrounds.com/company/silex-microsystems) Silex Microsystems AB is the world's largest pure-play Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) foundry, established in 2000 by PhDs from Sweden's Chalmers Unive *Founded* 2000 Viksjoe, Sweden **$31M** last round Jul 2008
- 39 [**Wind Energy Direct** Wind Energy Direct, also known as WED Renewables in the UK, is an Irish renewable energy development company founded in 2006 and headquartered in Limerick, Ireland.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wind-energy-direct) Wind Energy Direct, also known as WED Renewables in the UK, is an Irish renewable energy development company founded in 2006 and headquartered in Limerick, Ireland. *Founded* 2006 Limerick, Ireland **$29M** last round Apr 2011
- 40 [**TeraView** TeraView develops terahertz instruments which can generate, detect and manipulate radiation to characterize a wide range of materials.](https://millionrounds.com/company/teraview) TeraView develops terahertz instruments which can generate, detect and manipulate radiation to characterize a wide range of materials. *Founded* 2001 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$26M** last round Dec 2024
- 41 [**MintNeuro** We are pioneering the use of semiconductor technology for next-generation neural implants.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mintneuro) We are pioneering the use of semiconductor technology for next-generation neural implants. *Founded* 2022 London, United Kingdom **$26M** last round Oct 2026
- 42 [**MICLEDI Microdisplays** MICLEDI microdisplays is a Belgium-based fabless semiconductor design company founded in 2019 as a spin-off from IMEC.](https://millionrounds.com/company/micledi-microdisplays) MICLEDI microdisplays is a Belgium-based fabless semiconductor design company founded in 2019 as a spin-off from IMEC. *Founded* 2019 Leuven, Belgium **$25M** last round Mar 2024
- 43 [**EFFECT Photonics** EFFECT Photonics is an independent photonic semiconductor company based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, founded in 2010.](https://millionrounds.com/company/effect-photonics) EFFECT Photonics is an independent photonic semiconductor company based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, founded in 2010. *Founded* 2010 Eindhoven, Netherlands **$24M** last round Jul 2025
- 44 [**Invisix** Invisix is a semiconductor monitoring company that provides next-generation measurement devices for semiconductor manufacturing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/invisix) Invisix is a semiconductor monitoring company that provides next-generation measurement devices for semiconductor manufacturing. *Founded* - Eindhoven, Netherlands **$24M** last round Jun 2026
- 45 [**Qualinx** Qualinx is a pioneer in Digital-RF technology developing an ultra-low power single chip solution for GNSS and IoT radios](https://millionrounds.com/company/qualinx) Qualinx is a pioneer in Digital-RF technology developing an ultra-low power single chip solution for GNSS and IoT radios *Founded* 2015 Delft, Netherlands **$23M** last round Jan 2026
- 46 [**Limejump** Limejump is a Technology-Driven Utility: harnessing the power of big data to positively disrupt and transform today’s energy market.](https://millionrounds.com/company/limejump) Limejump is a Technology-Driven Utility: harnessing the power of big data to positively disrupt and transform today’s energy market. *Founded* 2013 London, United Kingdom **$21M** last round Oct 2021
- 47 [**NcodiN** NcodiN is a Paris-based deep-tech startup focused on optical interposer technology that incorporates integrated nanolasers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ncodin) NcodiN is a Paris-based deep-tech startup focused on optical interposer technology that incorporates integrated nanolasers. *Founded* 2023 Palaiseau, France **$18M** last round Nov 2025
- 48 [**Spacetek Technology AG** Spacetek Technology AG is a Swiss deep-tech company founded in 2018, based in Gümligen, Bern.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spacetek-technology-ag) Spacetek Technology AG is a Swiss deep-tech company founded in 2018, based in Gümligen, Bern. *Founded* 2018 Muri bei Bern, Switzerland **$18M** last round Nov 2025
- 49 [**OneSpin Solutions** OneSpin Solutions is a provider of certified IC integrity verification solutions for building correct, safe, secure and integrated circuits.](https://millionrounds.com/company/onespin-solutions) OneSpin Solutions is a provider of certified IC integrity verification solutions for building correct, safe, secure and integrated circuits. *Founded* 2005 Munich, Germany **$18M** last round May 2012
- 50 [**Hummink** Hummink is a Paris-based deep-tech company founded in 2020, specializing in microfabrication technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hummink) Hummink is a Paris-based deep-tech company founded in 2020, specializing in microfabrication technology. *Founded* 2020 Paris, France **$17M** last round Nov 2025

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