July 2022 investment on semiconductor manufacturing process startups in China EDA, OPC lithography, Materials and equipment.
Wuhan Yuwei Optical Software raised tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.5M) in Series A funding from
Zhidao Capital,
Wuhan Optics Valley Industrial Investment, and
Fiberhome Venture Capital. Yuwei Optical develops optical proximity correction (OPC) software for photomask optimization. Funds will be used for commercialization as well as testing and calibration of software parameters. Based in Wuhan, China, it was founded in 2020.
Max Optics Information Technology received angel funding from Huawei’s
Hubble Investment. Max Optics develops
. Its cloud-based software includes optoelectronic device simulation, electromagnetic field simulation, optical waveguide mode analysis, chip layout, and process simulation. It also offers design services. Founded in 2018 based on research from Shandong University, it is based in Shanghai, China.
Raintree Scientific Instruments (RSIC) drew over
. RSIC makes
. It currently offers thin film thickness measurement equipment, optical critical dimension and shape measurement systems, automatic optical inspection equipment, and automatic macro defect inspection tools. Funds will be used for development of other optical testing equipment and expanding production. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2005.
CAS Microelectronics Integration Technology, or
Casmeit, raised over CNY 150.0M (~$22.4M) in Series B financing from
Xin Ding Capital,
New Hope Capital, and
Xiamen Hengxing Group. Casmeit provides
, including fan-out, fan-in, flip-chip, 2.5D/3D stacked packaging, wafer-level chip scale packaging, and through-silicon vias. It also provides test services, including reliability, thermal, and failure analysis. Based in Xuzhou, China, it was founded in 2018.
Luntek Technology raised
(CNY 100.0M is ~$14.9M) in Series C funding led by
Addor Capital. Luntek provides
, including for SoCs, storage, sensors, and RF. It services include 12-inch, 8-inch, 6-inch wafer testing and finished product testing for SOP, QFN, QFP, BGA, and other packages. Based in Hangzhou, China, it was founded in 2010.
Unity Technology raised CNY 100.0M (~$14.9M) in a Series A round from
CDH Investments,
Living Water Investment,
ZSVC, and the
Beyond Moore Fund. Unity Technology develops semiconductor
. It offers product lines in several different configurations. Based in Jiaxing, China, it was founded in 2021.
BGFRM Technology raised CNY 10.0M (~$1.5M) in pre-Series A financing that included
Baika Ventures. BGFRM produces machine vision-powered
for consumer electronics, automotive electronics, semiconductor, batteries, and photovoltaics. It also offers core components to third-party system equipment manufacturers. Funds will be used for development of MEMS structured light 3D cameras, white light interference 3D cameras, and AI detection technology. Founded in 2021, it is based in Suzhou, China.
Micromach raised nearly CNY 200.0M (~$29.8M) in Series B funding that included the
National Manufacturing Transformation and Upgrading Fund. The company manufactures
that utilizes femtosecond lasers, compound beam scanning, adaptive positioning, and small cavity wall protection. Applications include PCB and flexible printed circuit board processing and etching of complex microstructures such as filters. Based in Xi’an, China, it was founded in 2015.
Vulcan New Materials drew
from the
National Small and Medium Enterprise Development Fund,
Hefei Industrial Investment,
Jinpu Intelligent,
Jiawo Capital,
Wuxing Industrial Investment,
Shanghai Nuoyi,
Houhe Capital, and
Zhejiang Science and Technology Investment. The company manufactures high-purity carbon materials for applications that include semiconductor wafer crystal growth, SiC crystal growth, and photovoltaic crystal growth. Based in Hangzhou, China, it was founded in 2017.
Taisic Materials received a strategic investment of about $16.8M from
Hon Hai Precision Industry (
Foxconn), giving the electronics giant a 10% stake in Taisic in a bid to boost its production of electric vehicle components. Taisic manufactures 4- and 6-inch semi-insulating
and N-type SiC substrates. It plans to expand to 8-inch products in 2023. Established in 2020, it is a subsidiary of Kenmec Group and is based in Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Hymn Materials Technology raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~$14.9M) in Series B funding from
CICC Capital,
CMB International, and
PricewaterhouseCoopers. Hymn Materials manufactures
for electronics. Its products include thermal pads, thermal gels, thermal conductive phase change materials, and silicone grease. Funds will be used to pursue M&A deals and for R&D. It also plans to expand into the battery and EV markets. Founded in 2019, it is based in Shenzhen, China.
Didao Microelectronics (Didaomat) raised tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.5M) in pre-Series A funding from
Shuimu Wutong Investment. The company produces
for flat panel display and semiconductor manufacturing, as well as materials for back-end and advanced package cleaning. Founded in 2020, it is based in Shenzhen, China.
Epiworld International raised tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.5M) in Series B financing from
Qingda Strait Equity Investment. Epiworld manufactures
. It currently offers 3-, 4-, and 6-inch wafers for Schottky diodes, MOSFETs, JFETs, and BJTs, as well as customized wafers for IGBTs, GTO thyristors, and R&D devices. Founded in 2011, it is based in Xiamen, China.
Hashen Smart Materials Technology (HST) received tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.5M) in new funding from
Mingdao Investment. The startup produces composite metal conductive ink materials and processes for flexible electronics printing, focusing on antennas and RFID. It uses silver-coated copper particles as conductive fillers in its RFID antennas, which it says improves weather resistance and service life. Based in Shenzhen, China, it was founded in 2019.
Weixin New Materials closed a Series B financing round led by
CDH Investments. The company produces KrF high-end
and monomers. Funds will be used for R&D and capacity expansion. Based in Ningbo, China, it was founded in 2018.
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