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Calculated Shard: 150 (from laksa186)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa150.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/","crawl_time":1775626826,"first_indexed_time":1672819339,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,semiengineering!\/startup-funding-december-2022\/ s443","src_root_hash":"8988268165222810150","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Startup Funding: December 2022","meta_descriptions":[],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"The month of December saw six rounds of $100 million or more. The largest, at a massive half-billion dollars, will support manufacturing of 12-inch monocrystalline silicon polished wafers and epitaxial wafers in China. The company is aiming for a production rate of 1 million pieces a month when current expansion is completed.\nAlso in the half-billion club last month is a company making autonomous, all-electric heavy freight vehicles. A GPU startup pulled over $200 million to make graphics cards for high-end gaming and HPC. The AI hardware startups returned in December, including one promising a unified architecture for all software and machine learning processing and another building charge-based in-memory computing chips. Of course, all these chips get hot. One company newly emerged from stealth promises a way to take care of the heat problem in laptops and is drawing attention from some major players.\nPlus, power analysis, flexible electronics, additive manufacturing, and more in this look at 106 companies that collectively raised $2.8 billion in December 2022.\nSummary table\nChip design\nAI hardware\nEDA\nManufacturing & equipment\nPackaging\nTest, measurement, inspection\nMaterials\nMemory & storage\nAnalog & mixed signal\nWireless\nPower devices\nPhotonics\nSensors\nDisplays & AR\/VR\nADAS & autonomy\nAuto components\nBatteries\nOther technologies\nPrevious reports\nChip design\nMoore Threads\nraised\nCNY 1,500.0M (~$215.5M) in Series B funding\nled by\nChina Mobile Digital New Economy Industry Fund\nand\nHexie Health Insurance\n, joined by\nDianshi Capital\n. Moore Threads develops multi-functional GPUs and graphics cards for the high-end gaming market as well as for 3D rendering, video processing, and HPC applications such as telecommunications, finance, scientific workloads, and AI. The GPUs are based on the company’s self-developed Metacomputing Unified System Architecture (MUSA). Funds will be used for product iteration, architecture innovation, and other R&D. Founded in 2020, it is based in Beijing, China.\nFrore Systems\nemerged from stealth with $100.0M in Series C funding from\nQualcomm Ventures\n,\nMayfield Fund\n,\nAddition\n, and\nClear Ventures\n. Frore Systems develops\nsolid-state cooling chips\nthat aim to replace fans in consumer electronics with a MEMS-based device that incorporates piezoelectric layers, electrodes, and a diaphragm. The startup says its active cooling solutions remove more heat than fans, enabling notebooks to run up to 2X faster while being audibly silent and allowing creation of thinner, dustproof devices. It will also work with Intel on incorporating the technology into high-end laptops using Intel processors. Founded in 2018, it is based in San Jose, California, USA.\nSiroywe\n, also known as\nDeep Stream Micro\n, drew CNY 100.0M (~$14.3M) in Series A funding from\nXingwang Investment\n,\nShunrong Auto Parts\n, and\nZ&Y Capital\n. The startup is developing high-performance\nGPU chips\n, with several lines planned for applications such as 3D rendering, image processing, VR, AI, data centers, and HPC. Funds will be used to accelerate product development. It plans to tape out it first chips soon. Founded in 2021, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\nHaawking\ndrew\nnearly CNY 100.0M (~$14.3M) in Series A+ funding\nled by\nSkyworth Investment\n, joined by\nSequoia Capital China\n,\nUnity Ventures\n,\nGinlong Technologies\n, and\nHuajin Capital\n. Haawking designs\ndigital signal processors\n(DSPs) using the RISC-V ISA. It targets markets such as white goods, motor drivers, digital power supply, photovoltaics and energy storage, and new energy vehicles. Funds will be used for chip production and R&D. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2019.\nCIX Technology\nreceived pre-Series A+ financing from\nGF Qianhe Investment\n. CIX is developing\nintelligent CPU SoCs and computing solutions\ncompatible with the Arm instruction set and focused on performance and efficiency. It targets high-end tablet computers, notebooks, desktops, AR\/VR, and automotive cockpits. Its first product is expected to be released in 2023. Funds will be used for R&D and market expansion. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2021 and has raised over $100M to date.\nAI hardware\nNeuReality\nraised\n$35.0M in Series A funding\nled by\nSamsung Ventures\n,\nCardumen Capital\n,\nVarana Capital\n,\nOurCrowd\n, and\nXT Hitech\n, with participation from\nSK Hynix\n,\nCleveland Avenue\n,\nKorean Investment Partners\n,\nStoneBridge\n, and\nGlory Ventures\n. NeuReality makes purpose-built AI platforms optimized for deep learning inference use cases such as computer vision, natural language processing, and recommendation engines in data centers and near-edge on-premises locations. The startup says its Network Addressable Processing Units (NAPU) reduce the dependency on CPUs, NICs, and PCI switches and moves simple but critical data path functions from software to hardware. NeuReality claims its upcoming chip improves the utilization of AI compute resources that are currently deployed by removing existing system bottlenecks, lowering the latency of AI operations, and saving in overall system cost and power consumption. The company also provides software and runtime libraries to accelerate AI deployment. The fundraising will support deployment its inference solutions in 2023. Founded in 2019, the company is based in Caesarea, Israel, and has raised $48M to date.\nEnCharge AI\nemerged from stealth with\n$21.7M in Series A financing\nled by\nAnzu Partners\nwith participation from\nAlleyCorp\n,\nScout Ventures\n,\nSilicon Catalyst Angels\n,\nSchams Ventures\n,\nE14 Fund\n, and\nAlumni Ventures\n. EnCharge is developing an AI platform using charge-based in-memory computing technology that it claims provides orders-of-magnitude higher compute efficiency and density compared to current digital AI accelerators. It says test chips and hardware can achieve over 150 TOPS\/W for 8-b compute, making it suitable for power, energy, and space constrained applications at the edge. Funds will be used to further develop and commercialize its semiconductor hardware and software stack. Based on technology developed at Princeton University, it was founded in 2022 and is based in Santa Clara, California, USA.\nArtosyn\nraised over CNY 100.0M (~$14.3M) in Series C funding led by\nHefei Industry Investment Group\n. Artosyn develops\nedge AI\n, intelligent vision, and wireless audio\/video transmission SoCs for applications including drones, security, automotive, and consumer electronics. It recently released a 150MHz-7GHz full-band wireless communication SoC. Funds will be used for hiring, R&D, production line expansion, and market expansion. Founded in 2011, it is based in Hefei, China.\nQuadric\nadded\n$10.0M in equity and debt financing to its Series B round\nwith new investment from\nXerox Ventures\nand\nMesh Ventures\n, bringing the round to $31.0M. Quadric offers general purpose neural processing unit (GPNPU) processor IP. The GPNPU architecture blends the machine learning performance characteristics of a neural processing accelerator with the full C++ programmability of a modern digital signal processor (DSP). It can handle matrix and vector operations and scalar (control) code in one execution pipeline to provide one unified architecture for machine learning inference plus pre-and-post processing. “Quadric has taken a software first approach and has created a unique unified architecture that allows for all software and machine learning processing to be done on a single chip, eliminating latency and bandwidth bottlenecks,” said Dean Mai, investment director at Xerox Ventures. Veerbhan Kheterpal, co-founder and CEO of Quadric, noted how the funds would be used: “We are rapidly ramping up our commercial teams to engage customers and continuing to expand our top-notch engineering organization to deliver our GPNPU and our world-class software tools for application development.” Based in Burlingame, California, USA, it was founded in 2017.\nEDA\nBaum Design Systems\nraised ₩5,000.0M (~$3.9M) in Series A funding from\nLB Investment\n. Baum develops\npower modeling and analysis\nsoftware for SoC design, including software\/hardware co-design and power profiling, IP power modeling, power sign off, security vulnerability identification, and IR drop analysis. Founded in 2013, it is based in Seoul, South Korea.\nManufacturing & equipment\nPragmatic Semiconductor\nadded\n$35.0M to its Series C round\nwith participation from new investors\nBritish Patient Capital\n,\nIn-Q-Tel\n,\nProsperity7 Ventures\n, and\nMaven Capital Partners\n, bringing the round to $125.0M. Pragmatic manufactures flexible electronics for IoT devices, using thin-film semiconductors it says are cheaper and faster to produce than silicon chips. It offers foundry services, deployment of its fabrication equipment at customer sites through a Fab-as-a-Service model, and a line of ultra-low-cost RFID devices. “We continue to see growing investor and customer interest in affordable solutions for digitization and control of supply chains, reinforced by government initiatives such as the recent EU legislation regarding Digital Product Passports,” said Erik Langaker, chair of Pragmatic. Funds will be used to accelerate expansion plans, including a second fabrication line at a new campus. Founded in 2021, it is based in Cambridge, UK.\nLidrotec\nraised\n€5.0M (~$5.3M) in Series A funding\nfrom\nGOOSE Capital\n,\nGründerfonds Ruhr\n,\nLuminate Accelerator\n,\nOnsight Ventures\n,\nTiE Angels Texas\n,\nSivas Asset Management\n,\nSivotec\n,\nCRC Ventures\n,\nIndustry Consulting Strobl\n, and individual investor\nToni Schlegel\n. Lidrotec has developed a\nwafer-dicing laser technology\nfor the semiconductor industry. It uses liquids in the laser processing zone, which cool and rinse wafers while the laser cuts out the chips. The startup claims this produces thinner cuts with higher precision, no damages to the material, clean surfaces without debris, and higher processing speeds without needing to adapt the production process. Founded in 2019, it is based in Bochum, Germany.\nSyenta\nraised\nAUD 3.7M (~$2.5M) in seed funding\nfrom\nBlackbird Ventures\n,\nJelix Ventures\n, and\nBrindabella Capital\n. Syenta has developed a method for\n3D printing of multi-material electronics\nsuch as sensors, photovoltaics, batteries, PCBs, antennas, and flexible printed electronics. The startup’s equipment, which fits inside a box that can sit on a coffee table, can print metals (copper, nickel, silver, gold), conductive polymers (PEDOT, polyaniline, polypyrrole), semiconductor materials (molybdenum oxide, zinc telluride), and epoxy insulators. Funds will support technical development, delivery of printers to early customers, and hiring. Founded in 2020, it is based in Acton, Australia.\nGoldenscope Tech\n, also known as\nJinjing Technology\n, received tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.4M) in a Series A+ round led by\nLightspeed China Partners\n, joined by\nCDH Investments\n,\nFortune Capital\n,\nTigerYeah Capital\n, and others. The startup builds cathode fluorescence imaging systems and spectral detection systems. Alongside uses in numerous scientific fields, they can be used in the semiconductor industry to detect device defects, improve raw material processes, and conduct IC failure analysis. In the future, it plans to expand to electron microscope peripheral products such as an ultrafast cathode fluorescence system, transmission electron microscope cathode fluorescence system, and low-temperature electron microscopy. Funds will be used to open a new R&D office. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2018 and raised over CNY 100M in 2022.\nKyLitho\ndrew tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.4M) in Series A financing from\nInfinity Capital\n,\nMeihua Venture Capital\n, and\nPanstar Asset Management\n. The startup provides a thick-film lithography process for manufacturing integrated passive devices. Founded in 2017, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\nGona Semiconductor Technology\nraised around CNY 10.0M (~$1.4M) from\nWest Shanghai\n. Gona Semi makes\nwafer handling equipment\n, including Equipment Front End Module (EFEM), wafer sorter, wafer loading system, and open cassette stage. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2020.\nFluence Technology\nraised €1.0M (~$1.1M) in funding from\nJR Holding\n. The startup makes\nfemtosecond lasers\nbased on all-fiber optic technology that can be used in manufacturing consumer electronics, polymers, semiconductors, and LEDs. It also has applications in biophotonics and medicine. Founded in 2016, it is based in Warsaw, Poland.\nFortify\nreceived a\nstrategic investment\nfrom\nLockheed Martin Ventures\n. Fortify provides an\nadditive manufacturing platform\nfor complex structures with unique mechanical, electrical, thermal, and electromagnetic properties. The funds will be used for process and material development of additive manufacturing of RF devices. “The high-frequency communication space around RF is exploding with growth. This is not only in aerospace, but also in commercial 5G, satellite communications, autonomous vehicle sensors, and IoT,” said Lawrence Ganti, Fortify CEO. “Each of Lockheed Martin’s business areas have been adopting additive technologies for mission-critical systems at an aggressive rate. We’ve built and tested cutting-edge antenna and radar systems that are great examples of how additive can create unique value in aerospace, defense, and communications.” Founded in 2016, it is based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.\nLaplace Energy Technology\nreceived new financing from\nChina Life Science and Technology Innovation Fund\nand\nYunhao Capital\n. Laplace makes\nequipment\nfor semiconductors and photovoltaic manufacturing. Its products include equipment for low pressure chemical vapor deposition, plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition, atomic layer deposition, ultra-high temperature annealing and oxidization, diffusion furnaces, and low pressure horizontal diffusion systems. Based in Shenzhen, China, it was founded in 2016.\nStarmask\n, also known as\nLongtu Photo Mask\n, raised\npre-IPO financing\nfrom\nSilan Ventures\nand others. The company makes photomasks. It currently offers precisions down to 130nm for ICs and also provides photomasks for power semiconductors and MEMS. Funds will be used for construction of a new manufacturing facility. Founded in 2010, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\nTalents & Technology\nraised\nSeries A financing\nthat included\nCasStar\n. The company provides\nmanufacturing operation management software\nfor battery, semiconductor, and other advanced manufacturing industries. Its products include manufacturing execution software (MES), laboratory information management system (LIMS), quality management system (QMS), and an R&D big data analysis system. Founded in 2009, it is based in Liyang, China.\nPackaging\n3DSEMI\nraised CNY 165.0M (~$23.7M) in financing from the\nGuangdong Semiconductor and Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund\n,\nGuangzhou Industrial Investment Group\n, and\nZengcheng Industrial Investment\n. The company provides wafer-level packaging services. Founded in 2022, it is based in Guangzhou, China.\nDewo Advanced Automation\n(DAA) raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~$14.3M) in Series A funding from\nShanshan Group\n,\nHiway Capital\n,\nQF Capital\n, and others. DAA makes high speed, high precision\nwire bonding machines\nfor IC and LED packaging. Funds will be used for R&D, production line upgrades, and marketing. Founded in 2012, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\nTest, measurement & inspection\nMacrotest\nraised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~$14.3M) in Series C and C+ funding from\nBYD Group\n,\nYunjin Capital\n,\nBeyond Moore Fund\n, and others. Macrotest makes semiconductor\ntest equipment\nincluding ATE and test boards for high-speed digital, high-voltage and high-current analog, mixed-signal, and RF ICs. Founded in 2018, it is based in Nanjing, China.\nUniSiC Technology\n, also known as\nChenxin Technology\n, closed a CNY 100.0M (~$14.3M) Series A round led by\nSummitview Capital\n. UniSiC develops\ntest and analysis systems\nfor silicon carbide (SiC) devices, from SiC wafers to power modules. Alongside test equipment, it offers a SiC CT high-voltage generator, integrated X-ray source, and MRI gradient power amplifier, as well as SiC power modules for applications including automotive and medical devices. Funds will be used for R&D and mass production of test equipment and medical SiC power components. Founded in 2020, it is based in Shanghai, China.\nDarwinAI\nraised\n$6.0M in financing\nled by\nBDC Capital\nwith participation from new and existing investors. DarwinAI provides a\nvisual quality inspection\nsystem for PCBs that combines AI with proprietary optics, custom hardware, and a large PCB dataset. “By making it straightforward to deploy inspection units and analyze data, clients can install them in novel locations and enable completely new capabilities such as returned product verification, process auditing and retrospective quality inspection,” said Sheldon Fernandez, CEO of DarwinAI. The new funding will enable the company to make the system more robust for mass market deployment and ramp up hardware production. Founded in 2017, it is based in Waterloo, Canada.\nSaimai Measurement and Control\ndrew tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.4M) in pre-Series A funding led by\nAddor Capital\n. The company provides\ntesting systems and services for RF and microwave components\n, frequency source components, frequency conversion components, digital receiver components, RF and microwave signal generation components, RF microwave transceivers, and high bandwidth vector modulation and analysis. Founded in 2021, it is based in Suzhou, China.\nMaxOne Semiconductor\nclosed Series D+ funding led by\nFosun Capital\nand\nLanhor Capital\n. MaxOne offers IC wafer test\nprobe cards\nincluding 3D MEMS vertical probe cards and RF MEMS vertical probe cards. Funds will be used for R&D and construction of production lines. Based in Suzhou, China, it was founded in 2015.\nPIQS\nreceived\nSeries B funding\nled by\nGuosen Capital\nand\nGreen Pine Capital Partners\n. PIQS provides laser profilers and 2D and 3D visual inspection systems for PCBs, consumer electronics, batteries, automotive parts, and other industries. Based in Shenzhen, China, it was founded in 2013.\nMaterials\nEswin\nMaterial\n, a division of\nEswin Technology\n, raised\nnearly CNY 4,000.0M (~$574.8M) in Series C funding\nled by\nChina National Building Material\n, joined by investors including\nSource Code Capital\n,\nYufu Holding Group\n,\nFinancial Street Group\n,\nShang Qi Capital\n,\nSDIC Venture Capital\n,\nHudson Capital\n,\nGF Venture Capital\n,\nChina Life Private Equity Investment\n,\nZhongji Investment\n,\nPuyao Capital\n, and\nChina Development Bank Capital\n. Eswin Material produces 12-inch monocrystalline silicon polished wafers and epitaxial wafers. Current monthly production capacity is 300,000 pieces, which is expected to reach 1 million pieces per month at completion of its current expansion. The company says its production capacity has been sold for the next three years. Eswin Technology also makes IoT chips and offers packaging and testing services, including wafer gold bump processing, wafer testing, grinding, cutting, packaging, and final testing. Founded in 2016, it is based in Beijing, China.\nPowerEpi\ndrew\nCNY 150.0M (~$21.5M) in financing\nled by\nSDIC Venture Capital\nand\nSongshan Lake Materials Laboratory\n, joined by\nLeaguer Capital\n,\nShenzhen Capital Group\n,\nChina Capital Management\n, and\nGlory Ventures\n. The startup manufactures silicon carbide (SiC) epitaxial wafers. Funds will be used for R&D and production capacity expansion. Founded in 2020 to commercialize research from Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, it is based in Dongguan, China.\nEnkris Semiconductor\nraised\nhundreds of millions of yuan\n(CNY 100.0M is ~$14.3M) in Series C financing led by\nNio Capital\nand\nDragonBall Capital\n, joined by\nXinke Capital\n,\nChina Renaissance\n,\nGoerTek\n, and\n37 Interactive Entertainment\n. Enkris Semiconductor offers\nGaN epitaxial materials\nfor power electronics, micro-LED, and microwave RF applications. Its products include GaN-on-Silicon, GaN-on-SiC, GaN-on-Sapphire, and GaN-on-GaN epi wafers in various sizes, including 300mm. Based in Suzhou, China, it was founded in 2012.\nSu Chuan Technology\nraised CNY 100.0M (~$14.3M) in funding. The startup makes ultra-thin\nflexible glass\nfor flexible and rollable displays, foldable smartphones, and flexible sensors. It is currently focused on 0.03mm, 0.05mm, and 0.07mm glass and plans to offer a range of different fold types. Based in Nantong, China, it was founded in 2020.\nWeimai Core Materials\ndrew CNY 100.0M (~$14.3M) in funding from\nHefei Industry Investment Group\n,\nBeyond Moore Fund\n,\nJinbang Capital\n, and others. The startup manufactures materials for ArF, KrF, and I-line photoresists, including photoacid generators, photoinitiators, bottom anti-reflective coating (BARC) layers, and zirconium-based precursors. Funds will be used for mass production and R&D. Founded in 2021, it is based in Suzhou, China.\nU-MAP\nraised\n700.0M yen (~$5.2M) in funding\nfrom\nReal Tech Holdings\n,\nKyoto University Innovation Capital\n,\nChukyo Yushi\n,\nAichi Capital\n,\nSeiko Epson Corporation\n, and\nGlobal Brain Corporation\n. U-MAP has developed a\nthermal conductivity additive\nbased on fibrous aluminum nitride single crystals to improve the heat removal performance of ceramics, resin, and rubber materials used in electronics devices, including consumer electronics, automobiles, energy storage, communications, and aerospace. It says its material provides up to 4x the heat conduction capability compared to standard thermal additives with increased tensile strength, reduced brittleness, and extended thermal tolerance. Funds will be used to start mass production. It also plans to start producing aluminum nitride substrates using its material in 2024, followed by high thermal conductivity resin products such as heat dissipation sheets in 2025. A spin out from Nagoya University founded in 2016, it is based in Nagoya, Japan.\nShangxin Jinggong New Material Technology\nreceived tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.4M) in funding from\nHefei Industry Investment Group\nand others. The company produces diamond-copper heat sinks for electronic packaging and high-end sputtering targets using spark plasma sintering. It also makes anode target discs for CT machines. Funds will be used for purchasing equipment, R&D, and marketing. Based in Hefei, China, it was founded in 2021.\nHyperion Technology\nraised Series A+ financing from\nTopping Capital\n. The startup manufactures\nconductive silver pastes\n, conductive silver glue for semiconductor packaging, and electronic ink for use in flexible circuits and touch displays. Funds will be used to upgrade and expand production lines as well as for R&D and hiring. Founded in 2016, it is based in Beijing, China.\nLingGas\ndrew Series B financing from\nCDB Technology Venture Capital\n,\nGuofang Capital\n,\nLianhe Capital\n, and\nStony Creek Capital\n. The company provides\nspecialty gases\nfor manufacturing ICs, displays, photovoltaics, and optical fibers. Founded in 2018, it is based in Beijing, China.\nMemory & storage\nHosin Global Electronics\nraised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~$14.3M) in Series A+ financing from\nKunqiao Capital\n,\nChina Innovative Capital Management\n, and\nGuoyuan Innovation Investment\n, its third round in 2022. Hosin Global offers a range of\nstorage and memory devices\n, including USB flash drives, eMMC\/UFS, DRAM, SPI NAND, SSD, and SD cards. Funds will be used for new product development. Founded in 2018, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\nAnalog & mixed signal\nAccuSilicon\nraised\nhundreds of millions of yuan\n(CNY 100.0M is ~$14.3M) in Series F funding from\nSDIC Venture Capital\n. The company makes\nanalog and mixed-signal chips\n, including analog switches for USB Type-C and MIPI D-PHY, overvoltage protection chips, ADC\/DAC, DSP, clock driver\/amplifier and clock generator chips, crystal oscillators, and integrated modules. It primarily targets smartphones and audio\/video equipment, and additionally offers development services. Funds will be used for R&D and hiring. Based in Guangzhou, China, it was founded in 2014.\nSilicon Innovation\n, also known as\nDianke Xingtuo\n, raised over CNY 100.0M (~$14.3M) in pre-Series A financing led by\nHighlight Capital\n, joined by\nGlory Ventures\n,\nRising Investments\n, and\nXingrui Capital\n. This is the startup’s third round in the space of a year. Silicon Innovation offers\nanalog and mixed-signal chips\n, including clocks, interfaces, and power management. Among its products is a 10-channel output clock buffer chip that supports the 32Gbps PCIe5.0 specification, a spread spectrum clock generator, and a retimer that also supports PCIe 5.0. It mainly targets the data center and server market. Based in Chengdu, China, it was founded in 2019.\nCrossChip MicroSystems\nraised nearly CNY 100.0M (~$14.3M) in Series A+ financing from\nSungrow Power\n,\nCDHT Investment\n, and\nChina Fortune-Tech Capital\n. CrossChip provides Hall effect sensor, magnetic resistance sensor, current sensor, motor driver, LED driver, and power management chips. Applications include photovoltaic inverters, industrial control, and automotive. Funds will be used for R&D, particularly focusing on development of automotive chips. Founded in 2013, it is based in Chengdu, China.\nChipanalog Microelectronics\nraised Series C+ financing from\nSAIC Motor\nand\nShang Qi Capital\n. The company makes\nanalog and mixed-signal chips\nincluding isolation, interfaces, high-performance analog, driver, and power chips for industrial and automotive electronics markets. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2016.\nWireless\nEpicMEMS\n, also known as\nKaiyuan Communications\n, raised\nhundreds of millions of yuan\n(CNY 100.0M is ~$14.3M) in Series B funding led by\nHuacheng Venture Capital\nand\nHui Capital\n, joined by\nShunwei Capital\n,\nXiamen Venture Capital\n,\nHua Partners\n,\nShenzhen Venture Capital\n, and\nOriental Fortune Capital\n. EpicMEMS produces RF front-end\nBAW filters\n, receiving modules, antenna solutions, and an integrated module with high-performance filters, duplexers, multiplexers, power amplifiers, RF switches, and low noise amplifiers. It focuses on 4G\/5G applications. Funds will be used for marketing, expanding filter products, and developing RF modules. Founded in 2018, it is based in Xiamen, China.\neoSemi\nraised\n£2.0M (~$2.4M) in Series A funding\nled by\nCapital-E\n. The company develops high performing\ndigitally compensated TCXOs\n(temperature compensated crystal oscillators) based on a 65nm pure CMOS process for broadband wireless equipment. “A combination of the silicon technology, careful design, digital compensation schemes and calibration ensures world beating performance” said Steve Cliffe, CEO of eoSemi. “Specifically; industry leading phase noise of 162dBc\/Hz, power consumption of 3.6mW, ultra-tight stability of better than 50ppb: with this performance available right across an extended temperature range of -40C to +105C, and in a 2520 package or smaller.” Funds will be used to complete its auto-test solutions required to calibrate TCXOs in volume and begin the commercialization. Founded in 2012, it is based in Congleton, UK.\nComoro Technology\ndrew tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.4M) in angel funding from\nLeaguer Capital\nand\nLanwan Capital\n. The startup develops multi-source fusion hardware and software that combines wireless signals with sensors to improve navigation and location sensing in consumer electronics, IoT, and automotive. Funds will be used for R&D and mass production. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2021.\nPower devices\nAccoPower\ndrew hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~$14.3M) in Series C funding from\nBoyuan Capital\n,\nMidea Group\n,\nCCB Trust\n,\nYuexiu Industrial Investment Fund\n,\nGuangdong Yuecai Venture Capital\n,\nGeely\n,\nEastern Bell Capital\n, and\nChina Fellow Partners\n. AccoPower specializes in automotive-grade IGBTs, MOSFETs, and silicon carbide\npower devices\nand modules. Based in Guangzhou, China, it was founded in 2018.\nInventChip\nreceived\nhundreds of millions of yuan\n(CNY 100.0M is ~$14.3M) in pre-Series B funding led by\nSAIC Motor\nand\nShang Qi Capital\n, joined by\nSungrow Power Supply\n,\nAISWEI\n,\nGinlong Technologies\n,\nHuaqiang Capital\n, and\nZhejiang Chuangzhi\n. InventChip specializes in \npower devices\n based on silicon carbide, including SiC SBD, SiC MOSFET, CCM totem pole PFC, modules, drivers, and controllers for switched-mode power supply, electronic control, and automotive electronics markets. Funds will be used for fab expansion and R&D. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2017.\nMeisi Semiconductor\nraised nearly CNY 100.0M (~$14.3M) in Series B funding from\nWoyan Capital\n,\nYuanhe Holdings\n, and others. The company develops fast charging chips and AC-DC main control chips for consumer electronics, drones, power tools, and IoT. Based in Suzhou, China, it was founded in 2013.\nEggtronic\nraised\n$12.0M in the first close of its Series B funding\nfrom\nRinkelberg Capital\n,\nCDP Venture Capital\n, and\nDoorway Venture Capital\n. It anticipates raising a total of $20.0M in the round. Eggtronic makes mixed-signal controller ICs for power management applications. Funds will be used for mass production of its AC\/DC power conversion and wireless power transfer solutions. “Our technologies are proven in the field with millions of units shipped to date and we can now build on that success thanks to the latest investment. The new funds will help us to propel our scale-up, doubling the size of our global team, accelerating our semiconductor development roadmap, and expanding research and engineering resources,” said Eggtronic founder and CEO Igor Spinella. Founded in 2012, it is based in Modena, Italy.\nSenmu Leishi Technology\nraised\ntens of millions of yuan\n(CNY 10.0M is ~$1.4M) in funding from\nSource Code Capital\nand others. The startup has developed what it calls a programmable power electronics controller (PPEC), which it says can speed development of digital power supplies. It recently released its first chip, a phase-shift full-bridge controller. Its PPEC is also available as boards. The company additionally offers semi-physical simulation of power electronics. Funds will be used for product iteration and market expansion. Based in Wuhan, China, it was founded in 2017.\nYanhuang Guoxin\n, also known as\nTrimitec\n, raised tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.4M) in Series A+ financing from\nPlum Ventures\n. The company makes power management chips for high-reliability industries such as aerospace. Its products include rad-hard DC\/DC and ultra-low noise LDO. Funds will be used for hiring, strengthening supply chains, and expansion in areas such as commercial aerospace, electric vehicles, and power grids. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2016.\nGeener Microelectronics\nreceived pre-Series A investment led by\nWalden International\n, joined by\nGaorong Capital\n,\nVision Knight Capital\n, and others. The startup produces inverter power modules, automotive-grade IGBT chips and modules, SiC devices, and low-voltage MOSFETs for applications such as new energy vehicles, electric motorcycles, photovoltaics, and energy storage. Funds will be used for R&D, production line construction, and hiring. Founded in 2022, it is based in Hangzhou, China.\nHIIC Semi\nreceived Series A+ investment from\nOCT Capital Group\n. The startup makes\npower semiconductors\nwith products including high-voltage integrated circuits (HVIC), IGBT, and power MOSFET, as well as MCUs and sensors. Based in Foshan, China, it was founded in 2020.\nSiptory\nreceived new funding from the\nZhonghe Intelligent Automobile Fund\n. The company makes power electronics including\nelectrostatic discharge protection\ndevices, transient voltage suppressors (TVS), MOSFETs, and power modules. It targets TVs, set-top boxes, and mobile devices. Funds will be used in construction a panel-level fan-out packaging line. Founded in 2014, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\nPhotonics\nXscape Photonics\nreceived\n$10.0M in seed funding\nfrom\nAltair\n. Xscape Photonics develops high efficiency\nphotonic chips\nfor ultra-high bandwidth connections inside data centers and high-performance computing systems. “This investment and collaboration with some of the world’s best innovators in photonics will allow us to stay at the cutting edge of such high-fidelity and advanced technologies that will help our customers solve their problems more efficiently as they look to the next generation of hardware,” said James R. Scapa, founder and chief executive officer, Altair. Based in New York, New York, USA, it was founded in 2022.\nSensors\nFortsense\nreceived hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~$14.3M) in Series C1 financing led by\nChengdu Science and Technology Venture Capital\n, joined by\nBAIC Capital\n,\nHuiyou Investment\n,\nShanghai International Group\n,\nShengzhong Investment\n, and others. The company develops\noptical sensing chips\n, including 3D structured light chips for under-screen fingerprint sensors and time-of-flight (ToF) sensors for facial recognition in mobile devices. Funding will be used for development of single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) lidar chips for automotive applications. Founded in 2017, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\nPolarisIC\nraised nearly CNY 100.0M (~$14.3M) in pre-Series A financing from\nDami Ventures\n,\nInnomed Capital\n,\nLegend Capital\n,\nNanshan SEI Investment\n, and\nPlanck Venture Capital\n. PolarisIC makes single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD)\ndirect time-of-flight (dToF) sensors\nand photon counting low-light imaging chips for mobile phones, robotic vacuums, drones, industrial sensors, and AGV. Funds will be used for mass production and development of 3D stacking technology and back-illuminated SPAD. Based in Shenzhen, China, it was founded in 2021.\nVicoreTek\nreceived nearly CNY 100.0M (~$14.3M) in strategic financing led by\nASR Microelectronics\nand joined by\nBondshine Capital\n. The startup develops\nimage processing and sensor fusion chips\n, AI algorithms, and modules for object avoidance in sweeping robots. It plans to expand to other types of service robots and AR\/MR, followed by the automotive market. Funds will be used for R&D and mass production. Founded in 2019, it is based in Nanjing, China.\nGreenteg\ndrew\nCHF 10.0M (~$10.8M) in funding\nfrom existing and new investors. The company makes heat flux sensors for applications ranging from photonics, building insulation, and battery characterization to core body temperature measurement in the form factor of wearables. Funds will be used for R&D into medical applications in the wearable market and to scale production capacity. Founded in 2009 as a spin off from ETH Zurich, it is based in Rümlang, Switzerland.\nPhlux Technology\nraised\n£4.0M (~$4.9M) in seed funding\nled by\nOctopus Ventures\nand joined by\nNorthern Gritstone\n,\nForesight Williams Technology Funds\n, and\nQUBIS Innovation Fund\n. Phlux develops antimony-based infrared sensors for lidar systems. The startup claims its architecture is 10x more sensitive and with 50% more range compared to equivalent sensors. It currently offers a single element sensor that is retrofittable into existing lidar systems and plans to build an integrated subsystem and array modules for a high-performance sensor toolkit. Other applications for the infrared sensors include satellite communications internet, fiber telecoms, autonomous vehicles, gas sensing, and quantum communications. Phlux was also recently awarded an Innovate UK project with QLM Technology to develop a lidar system for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions. A spin out of Sheffield University founded in 2020, it is based in Sheffield, UK.\nMicroparity\nraised tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.4M) in pre-Series A+ funding from\nSummitview Capital\n. Microparity develops high-performance direct time-of-flight (dToF)\nsingle photon detection devices\n, including single-photon avalanche diodes (SPAD), silicon photomultipliers (SiPM), and SiPM readout ASICs for consumer electronics, lidar, medical imaging, industrial inspection, and other applications. Founded in 2017, it is based in Hangzhou, China.\nYegrand Smart Science & Technology\nraised\npre-Series A financing\nfrom\nZhejiang Venture Capital\n. Yegrand Smart develops photon pickup and\nDoppler lidar\nequipment for measuring vibration. Founded in 2021, it is based in Hangzhou, China.\nDisplays & AR\/VR\nSaphlux Semiconductor Technology\nraised CNY 110.0M (~$15.8M) in Series B funding from\nBaidu Ventures\n,\nFosun Capital\n,\nCasStar\n,\nTong Sheng Capital\n, and others. Saphlux develops semi-polar gallium nitride (GaN)\nquantum dot technology\nthat uses nano-pores to improve efficiency of mini and micro-LED displays. Funds will be used for mass production of quantum dot micro-LED chips for public information displays and televisions and micro-display modules for AR\/VR applications. A spin out from the Nitride Group at Yale University founded in 2014, it is based in Brantford, Connecticut, USA.\nArtizan Optical Crystal\nreceived tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.4M) in Series A financing from\nDahua Capital\n. The startup develops holographic optical components such as gratings and waveguides for AR and heads-up displays. Funds will be used for hiring, R&D, and mass production. Founded in 2019, it is based in Shanghai, China.\nADAS & autonomy\nEinride\nreceived\n$200.0M in Series C funding\nfrom\nAMF\n,\nEQT Ventures\n,\nNorthzone\n,\nPolar Structure\n,\nNorrsken VC\n,\nTemasek Holdings\n, and others, as well as $300.0M in debt financing from\nBarclays Europe\n. Einride offers autonomous, all-electric heavy freight vehicles that can operate on public roads with the assistance of remote operators. Earlier this year, the company completed a pilot with its autonomous vehicle on a U.S. public road without a safety driver. It also offers a platform to manage fleets and shipping routes, including coordinating charging. The funding will be used for new developments and deployments, as well as expanding offerings to new markets. Founded in 2016, it is based in Stockholm, Sweden.\nRhino Auto\n, also known as\nHuixi Intelligent Technology\n, raised over $50.0M in angel funding led by\nXiaomi\n, joined by\nCathay Capital\n,\nGSR Ventures\n,\nTsinghua Research Capital\n,\nZ&Y Capital\n, and others. The startup is developing\nAI chips for autonomous driving\nand ADAS, targeting L2+ and above. It expects its first chip to enter mass production in 2024. Founded in April 2022, it is based in Hefei, China.\nSafeAI\nraised\n$38.0M in Series B funding\nfrom investors including\nBuilders VC\n,\nMcKinley Management\n,\nGeorge Kaiser Family Foundation\n,\nEnergy Innovation Capital\n,\nAutotech Ventures\n,\nBrick & Mortar Ventures\n,\nEmbark Ventures\n,\nNewlab\n, and\nVimson Group\n, with strategic investment from motion control company\nMoog Inc\n. SafeAI retrofits construction and mining vehicles with aftermarket hardware and proprietary autonomy software that it claims increases worksite productivity, safety, and cost savings. It says its solution is independent of manufacturer or vehicle type. Funds will be used for hiring and global expansion. Founded in 2018, it is based in Santa Clara, California, USA.\nHelm.ai\nraised\n$31.0M in Series C financing\nled by\nFreeman Group\n, joined by\nACVC Partners\n,\nAmplo\n, and strategic investors\nHonda Motor\n,\nGoodyear Ventures\n, and\nSungwoo Hitech\n. Helm.ai develops\nAI software\nfor ADAS and L4 autonomous driving in both commercial and consumer vehicles. Its software covers perception, intent modeling, path planning, and vehicle control and uses an unsupervised learning method using mathematical modeling that the company says allows it to train on large scale datasets quickly and cost-effectively with little to no human intervention. Funds will be used for R&D, productization of its self-driving technologies, and to further execute on commercial engagements in the automotive and robotics sectors. Founded in 2016, it is based in Menlo Park, California, USA, and has raised $78M to date.\nGenesys Microelectronics\nraised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~$14.3M) in angel+ funding led by\nCICC Capital\nand\nBaoding Investment\n, joined by\nOndine Capital\nand\nZhongchen Investment\n. This follows an angel round in May. Genesys Microelectronics is developing chips for\nautomotive smart cockpits\nand ADAS. Funds will be used for hiring, R&D, and marketing. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded as a spin off from Fosun International in January 2022.\nQcraft\nraised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~$14.3M) in Series B financing from\nCICC Capital\n, consumer electronics company\nTCL\n, and\nGenesis Capital\n. The company provides full stack autonomous driving solutions for urban environments and currently operates a\nfleet of robobuses\nin several Chinese cities. It recently launched a L4 robotaxi service in Suzhou. Funds will be used to accelerate mass production of its ADAS products and large-scale implementation of robobuses. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2019.\nFABU Technology\nraised over\nCNY 100.0M (~$14.3M) in a Series B2 round\nfrom the\nAnhui Provincial Railway Development Fund\nand\nZhejiang University Education Foundation\n. The startup develops L4 autonomous driving solutions for\nport operations vehicles\n. It plans to expand to logistics, public transportation, and other commercial applications. Funds will be used for R&D. Based in Hangzhou, China, it was founded in 2017.\niHorseAI\n, also known as\nLiuma Ruichi Technology\n, drew nearly CNY 100.0M (~$14.3M) in Series A+ financing led by\nZhongguancun Development Group\n. The startup develops ADAS solutions for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, with a focus on\nautomated parking\n. It provides software, camera module, and controller. Alongside automated and valet parking, it offers a surround view system for commercial and passenger vehicles, commercial vehicle electronic rearview mirror, and driver drowsiness and attention warning system. Funds will be used for R&D and mass production. It also plans to release a solution integrating parking with other assisted driving features. Founded in 2017, it is based in Beijing, China.\nPhiGent Robotics\nraised\ntens of millions of dollars in Series A+ financing\nled by\nXiang He Capital\nand joined by\nInce Capital\n. Phigent Robotics develops automotive sensors along with AI-based visual imaging and 3D visual radar technology for autonomous driving and ADAS. The startup has launched a binocular vision radar product, which it says is combined with AI processing to simultaneously obtain basic 3D description information and high-level semantic information. It also plans to deliver autonomous driving solutions covering active safety, high-speed piloting, and other functions, with gradual expansion into higher levels of autonomy such as parking and point-to-point driving to follow. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2021 and has raised nearly $100M to date.\nBlack Sesame Technologies\nreceived\nstrategic funding\nfrom\nDongfeng Motor\n. Black Sesame develops SoCs and software for\nL2-L3 ADAS\nand autonomous driving. Its chips integrate image signal processor and neural network accelerator. It also offers AI development software and image processing and perception algorithms. Along with the funding, Dongfeng Motor will be using Black Sesame’s A1000 series chips, which can reach 58 TOPS, for L2\/L2+ features such as assisted highway driving and automated parking in upcoming electric sedan and electric SUV models. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2016.\nAuto components\nIndie Microelectronics\nraised\nCNY 300.0M (~$43.0M) in Series B funding\nled by Changan Automobile’s\nChangan Anhe Private Equity Investment Fund\n, auto parts maker\nKeboda Technology\n,\nXingyu Automotive Lighting Systems\n,\nSunic Capital\n,\nBank of Communications\n, and\nDongfeng Motor Group\n, joined by\nGuolian Securities\n,\nKeysida Group\n,\nQianhai Pengchen Investment\n, and\nRoyal Sea Capital\n. Indiemicro makes mixed signal automotive SoCs for interior and exterior car lighting control and small motor control applications requiring LIN connectivity. It is also developing products for medical and IoT markets. Founded in 2017, it is based in Wuxi, China.\nArkmicro Technologies\nraised over CNY 100.0M (~$14.3M) in a Series D round from\nIPV Capital\nand\nShanshan\n. Arkmicro develops\nautomotive cockpit SoCs\nincluding for digital instrument cluster, image processing for infotainment and streaming media, digital rearview mirror, and Beidou\/GPS navigation. Founded in 2000, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\nEPowerlabs\nreceived\n€3.0M (~$3.1M) in seed funding\nled by\nLazpiur\nand joined by\nItzarri EPSV\n,\nSPRI Group\n,\nEaso Ventures\n, and current investors, along with €2.0M (~$2.1M) in\nNext Generation EU\nfunds. EPowerlabs makes\npower electronic modules\nfor electric vehicles, including DC\/DC converters, e-motor controllers, battery management systems, and on-board chargers. Funds will be used for hiring and to accelerate the pace to market. Founded in 2019, it is based in San Sebastian, Spain.\nMotionSilicon\ndrew tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.4M) in pre-Series A funding from\nWuxi Haichuang Investment\nand\nXintou Group\n, following a round in May. MotionSilicon is developing a range of\nautomotive MCUs\nand software for applications such as domain controllers, regional controllers, subsystem controllers, and central and regional gateways. Funds will be used for R&D. Based in Wuxi, China, it was founded in 2021.\nSenfoto Technology\nreceived tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.4M) in Series A funding. The startup makes\nsolid-state lidar chips\nfor automotive and smart city applications. Funds will be used for R&D and manufacturing. Based in Ningbo, China, it was founded in 2018.\nBenewake\nreceived\nSeries C financing\nfrom\nCCB Investment\n,\nShunwei Capital\n,\nFAW Group\n,\nTianqi Private Equity Fund Management\n,\nJiangmen Venture Capital\n,\nSealand Innovation\n,\nCETC Fund\n,\nFH Capital\n, and others. Benewake develops\nsolid-state lidar\nfor automotive, roadside applications, and rail transit. Its products include an automotive-grade 512-line lidar to detect smaller objects or objects at greater distance as well as numerous long-range and short-range time-of-flight lidar. Founded in 2015, it is based in Beijing, China.\nLeadrive Technology\ndrew Series C+ financing from Shanghai International Group. Leadrive makes high-performance\nIGBT power modules\nand main-drive dual-motor controller products for electric vehicles, including heavy-duty vehicles. Funds will be used to accelerate the construction of an IGBT\/SiC power module packaging production line. Based in Shenzhen, China, it was founded in 2017.\nBatteries\nGroup14 Technologies\nadded\n$214.0M to its Series C round\nfrom investors including\nMicrosoft Climate Innovation Fund\n,\nLightrock Climate Impact Fund\n,\nMoore Strategic Ventures\n,\nOman Investment Authority\n, and\nMolicel\n, bringing the Series C total to $614.0M. Group14 develops composite materials for lithium-silicon batteries. The company says its micronized silicon-carbon powder for Li-ion battery anodes has five times the capacity and enables up to 50% more energy density compared to conventional graphite. The material can be dropped in to existing manufacturing processes and can either be blended with graphite in anodes or used as a replacement. The funds will be used to build its second commercial-scale factory. It is also planning an additional factory in South Korea as part of a joint venture with SK Group. Founded in 2015, it is based in Woodinville, Washington, USA.\nHuachuang New Material\nraised\nover CNY 700.0M (~$100.4M) in funding\nfrom\nAddor Capital\n,\nCATL\n,\nSunwoda Electronic\n,\nMorning Road Capital\n,\nGuanyu Technology\n,\nGotion High-tech\n, and\nEVE Energy\n. The company manufactures electrolytic copper foil for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, energy storage, and consumer electronics. It currently offers copper foils in 3.5μm-10μm thicknesses. Based in Tongling, China, it was founded in 2016.\nCustomcells\nraised\n€60.0M (~$63.1M) in Series A financing\nled by\nWorld Fund\nand\nAbacon Capital\n, joined by\nVsquared Ventures\nand\nPorsche\n. Customcells develops and manufactures application-specific lithium-ion battery cells from prototypes to small and medium series. It primarily focuses on custom batteries for automotive, aerospace, medical instruments, and maritime. It also helps customers plan and commission their own battery production lines. Funds will be used for expansion in the electric aviation market. A spin off from Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft founded in 2012, it is based in Itzehoe, Germany.\nZincFive\nraised\n$54.0M in Series D funding\nled by\nHelios Climate Ventures\n, joined by existing investors\nSenator Investment Group\nand\nStandard Investments\nand new investors including\nOGCI Climate Investments\nand\nJapan Energy Fund\n. ZincFive develops nickel-zinc batteries for uninterruptible power applications in data centers, mission-critical IT, transportation infrastructure, and industrial engine starting. “ZincFive’s nickel-zinc battery energy storage solutions are powerful, reliable, safe, and highly sustainable, having significantly lower end-to-end climate impact than alternative battery chemistries,” said Jesse Johnson, managing director at Helios Climate Ventures. The funding will boost channel and product development as well as accelerate the build-out of annual high-volume production capacity. Founded in 2016 and based in Tualatin, Oregon, USA, it has raised $139M to date.\nLeydenJar Technologies\nreceived a\n€30.0M ($31.7M) loan\nfrom the\nEuropean Investment Bank\n. LeydenJar produces silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries using a plasma-based deposition process. It says its technology can increase the energy density of batteries by 70% compared to graphite anode foil and is suitable for fast charging, while reducing CO\n2\nemissions of anode production by 85%. It targets consumer electronics, EVs, and electric flight. The funds will be used to build a new factory with a production capacity of 100 MWh to produce its silicon anode foil at industrial scale. It is expected to be fully operational by 2026. Founded in 2016 as a spin out from research institute TNO, and based in Leiden, the Netherlands, it has raised over $39M.\nElement Energy\ndrew\n$28.0M in Series B funding\nled by\nCohort Ventures\nand a clean energy generation company, joined by\nLG Technology Ventures\n,\nEdison International\n,\nPrelude Ventures\n, and\nRadar Partners\n. Element Energy provides a hardware and software battery management system for large-scale battery installations. Initially focusing on second-life batteries, it plans to expand to first-life energy storage and electric vehicle applications. The company’s technology replaces a traditional power conversion system with a distributed power conversion approach for a more granular level of control. Instead of controlling a MWh-scale battery as a single element with thousands of cells all subjected to the same use profile, it independently controls the power flowing in and out of each module so that second-life batteries aren’t limited by the worst-performing cells. Funding will be used for investment in assets, logistics, and infrastructure related to upcoming utility-scale deployments of second-life EV batteries. Founded in 2019, it is based in Menlo Park, California, USA.\nYipeng Energy Technology\nreceived CNY 180.0M (~$25.8M) in financing led by\nYingke Capital\nand\nZibo Jingkai Industry Fund\n. The company manufactures\nlithium-ion batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles\n, with a focus on heavy vehicles such as buses, mining trucks, heavy freight vehicles, and construction machinery. It also makes batteries for energy storage systems. Funds will be used to construct a new manufacturing plant and expand sales channels. Founded in 2014, it is based in Huizhou, China.\nAmpcera\ndrew\n$15.0M in Series A funding\nled by\nHanwha Solutions Corporation\n. Ampcera produces sulfide-based solid electrolyte materials, which it says can enable solid-state batteries with higher energy density, better safety, and faster-charging rates than conventional lithium-ion batteries. “Our sulfide-based solid electrolyte materials demonstrate superior performance with the room temperature ionic conductivity exceeding 12 mS\/cm, which is comparable to the flammable liquid electrolyte that is to be replaced by the solid electrolyte,” said Hui Du, Ampcera co-founder and CTO. Funds will be used to scale the production capacity and accelerate the integration of its electrolyte materials in solid-state batteries. Based in Tucson, Arizona, USA, it was founded in 2017.\nKeyking Recycling\nraised\nhundreds of millions of yuan\n(CNY 100.0M is ~$14.3M) in Series B funding from\nShang Qi Capital\n,\nSAIC Capital\n,\nHengxu Capital\n,\nWanxiang 123\n,\nFortune Capital\n, and\nShengli Investment\n. The company\nrecycles lithium-ion batteries\nfrom consumer electronics and electric vehicles to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate. It also processes lithium and nickel-cobalt containing wastes. Funds will be used for construction of new production lines and R&D. Based in Leiyang City, China, it was founded in 2016.\nRongke Power\ndrew hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~$14.3M) in Series B funding that included\nJinding Capital\n. The company manufactures\nall-vanadium redox flow\nbatteries for long-term energy storage. Funds will be used for product upgrades, capacity expansion, and hiring. Rongke Energy is also planning an IPO. Founded in 2008, it is based in Dalian, China.\nZhonghai Energy Storage Technology\n(\nZhongHaiChuNeng\n) raised\nhundreds of millions of yuan\n(CNY 100.0M is ~$14.3M) in pre-Series A and pre-A+ rounds from\nSequoia Capital China\n,\nSource Code Capital\n,\nMatrix Partners China\n, and\nCrystal Stream Capital\n. The startup develops iron-chromium flow batteries for large-scale, long-duration energy storage applications. Funds will be used to expand production capacity and for R&D. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2020.\nZoolnasm Energy Technology\n, also known as\nZhongna Energy\n, drew over CNY 100.0M (~$14.3M) in pre-Series A funding. The startup is developing\nsodium-ion batteries\nand materials. It is targeting energy storage, light electric mobility, EVs, and industrial equipment. Based in Suzhou, China, it was founded in 2021.\nStorTera\nwas awarded a\n£5.0M (~$6.0M) grant\nfrom the UK’s Net Zero Innovation Portfolio to develop a long-lasting megawatt scale battery that can operate for up to eight hours. StorTera has developed a single liquid flow battery (SLIQ) that can release energy to the grid at times of reduced renewables generation. The startup says the battery, which uses lithium sulfur, will work for 20 years and be fully recyclable at the end of its lifetime. It aims to use recycled materials such as a by-product of the wood industry and reusing sulfur from oil and gas. Founded in 2013, it is based in Edinburgh, UK.\nRasung New Energy Technology\nraised CNY 25.0M (~$3.6M) in strategic financing from\nTanac Automation\n. The company makes\nvacuum drying equipment\nfor lithium-ion batteries. Founded in 2012, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\nNth Cycle\nwas awarded a\n$2.2M grant\nfrom the\nU.S. Department of Energy\n. Nth Cycle’s electro-extraction process recovers critical minerals such as cobalt and nickel from discarded lithium-ion batteries, low-grade ores, and mine site waste using only electricity and carbon filters. The resulting mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP) of nickel and cobalt has more than 98% NiCo content and can be used in production of new lithium-ion batteries. The company also says the electro-extraction process produces much lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to extraction of MHP from ore or traditional recycling processes. Founded in 2017, it is based in Beverly, Massachusetts, USA.\nEneRol Nanotechnologies\ndrew tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.4M) in Series A1 funding, following a similar sized round in August 2022. EneRol makes\nnanofiber separators for supercapacitors\nand is expanding to separators for other types of energy storage. Funds will be used for expansion of the supercapacitor battery separator production line, as well as the development of separators for sodium-ion batteries and solid-state batteries. Based in Ningbo, China, it was founded in 2016.\nWeifang Energy Technology\nreceived tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.4M) in funding from\nJinding Capital\n. Weifang Energy develops and produces\nsodium-ion batteries\n. The company says its water-based sodium-ion batteries have an energy density of 100-120Wh\/kg, an 8000-cycle lifetime, a capacity retention rate of more than 70% at -30°C, and cost 40% less in materials compared to lithium batteries. It is initially targeting markets such as energy storage, communication base stations, two-wheelers\/tricycles, and power tools. Founded in 2013, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\ne-TRNL Energy\ndrew\n₹75.0M (~$0.8M) in pre-seed funding\nled by\nSpeciale Invest\n, joined by\nMicelio Mobility\nand\nCIIE.CO\n. The startup is developing a\nbattery cell\nstructure it says reduces the cell’s internal resistance, providing better energy efficiency, less waste heat, and faster charging. The technology is chemistry agnostic and can be applied across battery applications, including electric mobility in the Indian climate. Founded in 2021, it is based in Mumbai, India.\nHorizontal Na Energy\n, also known as\nChaona New Energy\n, received investment from e-commerce company\nMeituan\n. The startup manufactures\nsodium-ion batteries\nand materials including cathode, anode, and electrolytes. It targets electric vehicles, including low-speed vehicles, as well as large-scale energy storage. It currently has a pilot line for materials and an experimental line for battery cells. Founded in 2021, it is based in Huzhou, China.\nOther technologies\nReach\nraised\n$30.0M in Series B funding\nled by\nDCVC\nwith participation from\nY Combinator\n,\nTransform VC\n, and\nCollaborative Fund\n. Reach develops wireless power-at-a-distance technology that uses high-efficiency power-beaming circuits, optimization algorithms, and adaptive electromagnetic surfaces to provide hundreds of watts of power, connect point-to-multipoint, and transmit over tens of meters. It is also developing defense-rated systems to deliver higher power over greater distances. Along with powering IoT devices, it is looking to wirelessly charge electric vehicles and drones. “Reach’s mission is to do for power what Wi-Fi has done for data,” said Chris Davlantes, Reach founder and CEO. “Our industrial-scale wireless power networks augment electrical wiring with a flexible layer that can be reconfigured in a split second, giving devices unprecedented mobility and functionality. This new investment will enable us to deliver our high-performance wireless power solutions to provide versatile and intelligent power distribution worldwide.” Founded in 2015, it is based in Redwood City, California, USA.\nLanxing Software\nraised tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.4M) in Series A financing from\nWeizhi Digital Technology\nand\nIvy Capital\n. The startup provides\nsupply chain planning\n, optimization, and traceability software for a range of industries, including electronics. Founded in 2020, it is based in Shanghai, China.\nLiToSim\nraised\ntens of millions of yuan\n(CNY 10.0M is ~$1.4M) in funding from\nBYD Group\n. The startup develops CAE simulation software for applications include aerospace, automotive manufacturing, and electronics. Based in Chongqing, China, it was founded in 2018.\nShineBlink\ndrew millions of yuan (CNY 1.0M is ~$0.1M) in angel funding from\nStar Venture Capital\n. The startup makes a low-code\nIoT development board\nwith sensors, communication modules, SDK, and API. It aims to enable users to quickly develop various IoT hardware devices and corresponding apps. Founded in 2021, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\nMobius Materials\nreceived a\ngrant\nfrom the\nVirginia Innovation Partnership Corporation\n. The company operates a\nmarketplace\nto buy and sell excess chips and electronic components. Parts are checked for authenticity and quality. Based in Richmond, Virginia, USA, it was founded in 2020.\nTable\nCompany\nSector\nSubsector\nAmount Raised (M, USD)\nFunding Type\nHeadquarters\nEswin Material\nMaterials\nWafers\n$574.80\nSeries C\nChina\nEinride\nADAS & Autonomy\nFreight ADAS\/AV\n$500.00\nDebt, Series C\nSweden\nMoore Threads\nChip Design\nGPU\n$215.50\nSeries B\nChina\nGroup14 Technologies\nBatteries\nLithium Silicon\n$214.00\nSeries C\nUSA\nHuachuang New Material\nBatteries\nBattery Materials\n$100.40\nVenture\nChina\nFrore Systems\nChip Design\nCooling\n$100.00\nSeries C\nUSA\nCustomcells\nBatteries\nLithium Ion\n$63.10\nSeries A\nGermany\nZincFive\nBatteries\nNickel Zinc\n$54.00\nSeries D\nUSA\nRhino Auto\nADAS & Autonomy\nConsumer ADAS\/AV\n$50.00\nAngel\nChina\nIndie Microelectronics\nAuto Components\nAuto Chips\n$43.00\nSeries B\nChina\nSafeAI\nADAS & Autonomy\nIndustrial ADAS\/AV\n$38.00\nSeries B\nUSA\nNeuReality\nAI HW\nData Center AI\n$35.00\nSeries A\nIsrael\nPragmatic Semiconductor\nManufacturing\nFlexible Electronics\n$35.00\nSeries C\nUK\nLeydenJar Technologies\nBatteries\nBattery Materials\n$31.70\nDebt\nNetherlands\nHelm.ai\nADAS & Autonomy\nConsumer ADAS\/AV\n$31.00\nSeries C\nUSA\nReach\nOther Tech\nWireless Power\n$30.00\nSeries B\nUSA\nElement Energy\nBatteries\nBattery Management\n$28.00\nSeries B\nUSA\nYipeng Energy Technology\nBatteries\nLithium Ion\n$25.80\nVenture\nChina\n3DSEMI\nPackaging\nWafer-Level Packaging\n$23.70\nVenture\nChina\nEnCharge AI\nAI HW\nEdge AI, PIM\/PNM\n$21.70\nSeries A\nUSA\nPowerEpi\nMaterials\nWafers\n$21.50\nVenture\nChina\nSaphlux Semiconductor Technology\nDisplays & AR\/VR\nQuantum Dot\n$15.80\nSeries B\nUSA\nAmpcera\nBatteries\nBattery Materials\n$15.00\nSeries A\nUSA\nSiroywe\nChip Design\nGPU\n$14.30\nSeries A\nChina\nHaawking\nChip Design\nDSP\n$14.30\nSeries A+\nChina\nArtosyn\nAI HW\nEdge AI\n$14.30\nSeries C\nChina\nUniSiC Technology\nEquipment\nTest Equipment\n$14.30\nSeries A\nChina\nSu Chuan Technology\nMaterials\nGlass\n$14.30\nVenture\nChina\nWeimai Core Materials\nMaterials\nPhotoresist\n$14.30\nVenture\nChina\nSilicon Innovation\nAMS\nClock\n$14.30\nPre-A\nChina\nCrossChip MicroSystems\nAMS\nAMS\n$14.30\nSeries A+\nChina\nMeisi Semiconductor\nPower Semi\nConverter\n$14.30\nSeries B\nChina\nPolarisIC\nSensors\nOptical Sensor\n$14.30\nPre-A\nChina\nVicoreTek\nSensors\nOptical Sensor\n$14.30\nStrategic\nChina\nFABU Technology\nADAS & Autonomy\nFreight ADAS\/AV\n$14.30\nSeries B2\nChina\niHorseAI\nADAS & Autonomy\nConsumer ADAS\/AV\n$14.30\nSeries A+\nChina\nArkmicro Technologies\nAuto Components\nCockpit\n$14.30\nSeries D\nChina\nZoolnasm Energy Technology\nBatteries\nSodium Ion\n$14.30\nPre-A\nChina\nDewo Advanced Automation\nEquipment\nPackaging Equipment\n$14.3+\nSeries A\nChina\nMacrotest\nEquipment\nTest Equipment\n$14.3+\nSeries C, C+\nChina\nEnkris Semiconductor\nMaterials\nWafers\n$14.3+\nSeries C\nChina\nHosin Global Electronics\nMemory & Storage\nStorage\n$14.3+\nSeries A+\nChina\nAccuSilicon\nAMS\nAMS\n$14.3+\nSeries F\nChina\nEpicMEMS\nWireless\n5G\n$14.3+\nSeries B\nChina\nAccoPower\nPower Semi\nMOSFET, IGBT, SiC\n$14.3+\nSeries C\nChina\nInventChip\nPower Semi\nSiC\n$14.3+\nPre-B\nChina\nFortsense\nSensors\nOptical Sensor\n$14.3+\nSeries C1\nChina\nGenesys Microelectronics\nADAS & Autonomy\nCockpit\n$14.3+\nAngel+\nChina\nQcraft\nADAS & Autonomy\nRobotaxi\n$14.3+\nSeries B\nChina\nKeyking Recycling\nBatteries\nBattery Recycling\n$14.3+\nSeries B\nChina\nRongke Power\nBatteries\nFlow Battery\n$14.3+\nSeries B\nChina\nZhonghai Energy Storage Technology\nBatteries\nFlow Battery\n$14.3+\nPre-A, Pre-A+\nChina\nEggtronic\nPower Semi\nPower Management\n$12.00\nSeries B\nItaly\nGreenteg\nSensors\nThermal Sensor\n$10.80\nVenture\nSwitzerland\nQuadric\nAI HW\nGPNPU\n$10.00\nSeries B\nUSA\nXscape Photonics\nPhotonics\nNetworking\n$10.00\nSeed\nUSA\nPhiGent Robotics\nADAS & Autonomy\nConsumer ADAS\/AV\n$10.0+\nSeries A+\nChina\nDarwinAI\nEquipment\nInspection\n$6.00\nVenture\nCanada\nStorTera\nBatteries\nFlow Battery\n$6.00\nGrant\nUK\nLidrotec\nEquipment\nDicing\n$5.30\nSeries A\nGermany\nU-MAP\nMaterials\nThermal\n$5.20\nVenture\nJapan\nEPowerlabs\nAuto Components\nAuto Modules\n$5.10\nSeed, Grant\nSpain\nPhlux Technology\nSensors\nLidar\n$4.90\nSeed\nUK\nBaum Design Systems\nEDA\nPower Analysis\n$3.90\nSeries A\nSouth Korea\nRasung New Energy Technology\nBatteries\nBattery Equipment\n$3.60\nStrategic\nChina\nSyenta\nEquipment\n3D Printing\n$2.50\nSeed\nAustralia\neoSemi\nWireless\nTCXO\n$2.40\nSeries A\nUK\nNth Cycle\nBatteries\nBattery Recycling\n$2.20\nGrant\nUSA\nGona Semiconductor Technology\nEquipment\nMaterials Handling\n$1.40\nVenture\nChina\nFluence Technology\nEquipment\nLaser Equipment\n$1.10\nVenture\nPoland\nGoldenscope Tech\nEquipment\nInspection\n$1.4+\nSeries A+\nChina\nKyLitho\nManufacturing\nLithography\n$1.4+\nSeries A\nChina\nSaimai Measurement and Control\nEquipment\nTest Equipment\n$1.4+\nPre-A\nChina\nShangxin Jinggong New Material Technology\nMaterials\nThermal\n$1.4+\nVenture\nChina\nComoro Technology\nWireless\nNavigation\n$1.4+\nAngel\nChina\nSenmu Leishi Technology\nPower Semi\nPower Management\n$1.4+\nVenture\nChina\nTrimitec\nPower Semi\nPower Management\n$1.4+\nSeries A+\nChina\nMicroparity\nSensors\nOptical Sensor\n$1.4+\nPre-A+\nChina\nArtizan Optical Crystal\nDisplays & AR\/VR\nWaveguides & Lenses\n$1.4+\nSeries A\nChina\nMotionSilicon\nAuto Components\nMCU\n$1.4+\nPre-A\nChina\nSenfoto Technology\nAuto Components\nLidar\n$1.4+\nSeries A\nChina\nEneRol Nanotechnologies\nBatteries\nSupercapacitor\n$1.4+\nSeries A1\nChina\nWeifang Energy Technology\nBatteries\nSodium Ion\n$1.4+\nVenture\nChina\nLanxing Software\nOther Tech\nSupply Chain\n$1.4+\nVenture\nChina\nLiToSim\nOther Tech\nCAD\/CAE\n$1.4+\nVenture\nChina\ne-TRNL Energy\nBatteries\nBattery Packaging\n$0.80\nPre-Seed\nIndia\nShineBlink\nOther Tech\nIoT\n$0.1+\nAngel\nChina\nCIX Technology\nChip Design\nCPU\nUndisclosed\nPre-A+\nChina\nFortify\nEquipment\n3D Printing\nUndisclosed\nStrategic\nUSA\nLaplace Energy Technology\nEquipment\nCVD\nUndisclosed\nVenture\nChina\nPIQS\nEquipment\nInspection\nUndisclosed\nSeries B\nChina\nStarmask\nManufacturing\nPhotomask\nUndisclosed\nPre-IPO\nChina\nTalents & Technology\nManufacturing\nCIM\/MES\nUndisclosed\nSeries A\nChina\nMaxOne Semiconductor\nTest\nProbe Cards\nUndisclosed\nSeries D\nChina\nHyperion Technology\nMaterials\nThermal\nUndisclosed\nSeries A+\nChina\nLingGas\nMaterials\nGases\nUndisclosed\nSeries B\nChina\nChipanalog Microelectronics\nAMS\nAMS\nUndisclosed\nSeries C+\nChina\nGeener Microelectronics\nPower Semi\nMOSFET, IGBT, SiC\nUndisclosed\nPre-A\nChina\nHIIC Semi\nPower Semi\nMOSFET, IGBT\nUndisclosed\nSeries A+\nChina\nSiptory\nPower Semi\nESD\nUndisclosed\nVenture\nChina\nYegrand Smart\nSensors\nLidar\nUndisclosed\nPre-A\nChina\nBlack Sesame Technologies\nADAS & Autonomy\nConsumer ADAS\/AV\nUndisclosed\nStrategic\nChina\nBenewake\nAuto Components\nLidar\nUndisclosed\nSeries C\nChina\nLeadrive Technology\nAuto Components\nAuto Modules\nUndisclosed\nSeries C+\nChina\nHorizontal Na Energy\nBatteries\nSodium Ion\nUndisclosed\nVenture\nChina\nMobius Materials\nOther Tech\nSupply Chain\nUndisclosed\nGrant\nUSA\nFunds & investors\nVC firm\nMayfield\nis\npartnering\nwith semiconductor hardware startup incubator and accelerator\nSilicon Catalyst\nto provide mentoring and invest $150K in the majority of seed stage companies admitted to Silicon Catalyst’s program. It will also evaluate the startups for follow-on investments. “Furthermore, this will allow startups to hit the ground running in conjunction with free shuttle runs, design tools and IP from our more than 60 in-kind partners which include TSMC, Synopsys and ARM,” said Pete Rodriguez, Silicon Catalyst CEO.\nFORWARD.one\nclosed\nits Fund II at €145.0M (~$153.7M). The fund will focus on early-stage European deep tech startups and aims to provide investments between €1-20M, particularly to companies in the Netherlands, Germany, and Scandinavia. Chips, quantum computing, robotics, consumer electronics, smart industry, and climate tech fall within the fund’s target sectors.\nXiopm Holdings\nreceived\nCNY 947.0M (~$135.7M) from\nShaanxi Investment Capital\nand\nXi’an Investment Holding\n. Xiopm Holdings provides incubation and financing to optoelectronic and photonic chip companies, collaborating with the Xi’an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. It also operates an optoelectronics manufacturing park in Xi’an, China, to help companies move from the design and development stage to experimental test and pilot production.\nBaltic Sandbox Ventures\nraised €10.0M (~$10.7M) for its\nfirst fund\n, which invest in early-stage deep tech and life sciences startups in central and eastern Europe, particularly Lithuania and the Baltics. It will provide funding at accelerator, pre-seed, and seed stages to companies in areas that include nanotechnology, material science, and high-performance computing software. It ultimately targets €13.0M (~$13.8M) for the first fund.\nBRV Capital\n, a tech-focused growth equity arm of\nBlueRun Ventures\n,\nlaunched\na new Mobility Fund to invest in the electric vehicle ecosystem and supply chains. “This expands our network within the EV ecosystem to help enable key component manufacturers and battery producers to accelerate and solidify new supply chain construction,” said Kwan Yoon, CIO of BRV Capital.\nThe\nEuropean Union’s\nEuroHPC Joint Undertaking\nplans\nto spend up to €270.0M (~$286.7M) on a project focused on building high-performance computers based on RISC-V hardware and software.\nAI applications\nHere are some of the largest rounds of the month for companies using AI in products and services:\nDataiku\nraised $200.0M in Series F for its platform for design, deployment, and management of AI applications.\nZappi\nraised $170.0M for its market research software that uses AI to test out a brand’s new marketing campaign or product.\nCoreWeave\nraised $100.0M for its specialized cloud for large-scale GPU-accelerated workloads.\nSiBionics\nraised $71.7M in Series D for development of implantable medical devices and medical imaging AI.\nShield AI\nraised $60.0M in Series E for AI pilots and autonomous drone swarms for military and defense.","attrs_markdown":"[![](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/semi_logo.webp)](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/)\n\n[Subscribe](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/about-us\/)\n\n[Chinese (Simplified)](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/) [English](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/)\n- [Systems & Design](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/category-main-page-sld\/)\n- [Low Power - 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[Store](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/marketplace\/)\n  - [Special Reports](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/special-reports\/)\n\n[Home](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/) \\> [Systems & Design](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/category-main-page-sld\/) \\> Startup Funding: December 2022\n\n[Systems & Design](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/category-main-page-sld\/)\n\n# Startup Funding: December 2022\nWafer manufacturing and GPUs draw investment; 106 companies raise \\$2.8B.\n\nJanuary 4th, 2023 - By: [Jesse Allen](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/author\/jesse\/)\n\n![popularity](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/wp-content\/themes\/se_current\/images\/pop_ratings\/pop_rating_lev4.png)\n\nThe month of December saw six rounds of \\$100 million or more. The largest, at a massive half-billion dollars, will support manufacturing of 12-inch monocrystalline silicon polished wafers and epitaxial wafers in China. The company is aiming for a production rate of 1 million pieces a month when current expansion is completed.\n\nAlso in the half-billion club last month is a company making autonomous, all-electric heavy freight vehicles. A GPU startup pulled over \\$200 million to make graphics cards for high-end gaming and HPC. The AI hardware startups returned in December, including one promising a unified architecture for all software and machine learning processing and another building charge-based in-memory computing chips. Of course, all these chips get hot. One company newly emerged from stealth promises a way to take care of the heat problem in laptops and is drawing attention from some major players.\n\nPlus, power analysis, flexible electronics, additive manufacturing, and more in this look at 106 companies that collectively raised \\$2.8 billion in December 2022.\n\n- [Summary table](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Table)\n- [Chip design](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Chip-design)\n- [AI hardware](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#AI-hardware)\n- [EDA](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#EDA)\n- [Manufacturing & equipment](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Manufacturing-equipment)\n- [Packaging](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Packaging%20)\n- [Test, measurement, inspection](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Test-measurement-inspection)\n- [Materials](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Materials)\n- [Memory & storage](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Memory-storage)\n- [Analog & mixed signal](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Analog-mixed-signal)\n- [Wireless](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Wireless)\n- [Power devices](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Power-devices)\n- [Photonics](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Photonics)\n- [Sensors](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Sensors)\n- [Displays & AR\/VR](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Displays-AR-VR)\n- [ADAS & autonomy](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#ADAS-autonomy)\n- [Auto components](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Auto-components)\n- [Batteries](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Batteries)\n- [Other technologies](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Other-tech)\n- [Previous reports](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/business-news-startups\/)\n## Chip design\n**Moore Threads** raised [CNY 1,500.0M (~\\$215.5M) in Series B funding](https:\/\/www.mthreads.com\/news\/79) led by **China Mobile Digital New Economy Industry Fund** and **Hexie Health Insurance**, joined by **Dianshi Capital**. Moore Threads develops multi-functional GPUs and graphics cards for the high-end gaming market as well as for 3D rendering, video processing, and HPC applications such as telecommunications, finance, scientific workloads, and AI. The GPUs are based on the company’s self-developed Metacomputing Unified System Architecture (MUSA). Funds will be used for product iteration, architecture innovation, and other R\\&D. Founded in 2020, it is based in Beijing, China.\n\n**Frore Systems** emerged from stealth with \\$100.0M in Series C funding from **Qualcomm Ventures**, **Mayfield Fund**, **Addition**, and **Clear Ventures**. Frore Systems develops [solid-state cooling chips](https:\/\/www.froresystems.com\/) that aim to replace fans in consumer electronics with a MEMS-based device that incorporates piezoelectric layers, electrodes, and a diaphragm. The startup says its active cooling solutions remove more heat than fans, enabling notebooks to run up to 2X faster while being audibly silent and allowing creation of thinner, dustproof devices. It will also work with Intel on incorporating the technology into high-end laptops using Intel processors. Founded in 2018, it is based in San Jose, California, USA.\n\n**Siroywe**, also known as **Deep Stream Micro**, drew CNY 100.0M (~\\$14.3M) in Series A funding from **Xingwang Investment**, **Shunrong Auto Parts**, and **Z\\&Y Capital**. The startup is developing high-performance [GPU chips](http:\/\/www.siroywe.com.cn\/), with several lines planned for applications such as 3D rendering, image processing, VR, AI, data centers, and HPC. Funds will be used to accelerate product development. It plans to tape out it first chips soon. Founded in 2021, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\n\n**Haawking** drew [nearly CNY 100.0M (~\\$14.3M) in Series A+ funding](https:\/\/mp.weixin.qq.com\/s?__biz=Mzg5NDExMTY1NQ==&mid=2247488186&idx=1&sn=3a353e3957568f978f2017d6d0b7324d&chksm=c025c872f75241642bf442b7ef7bd21d0d014c257d4f8fe219b81ae27975d428e885fbbdd572&token=859256264&lang=zh_CN#rd) led by **Skyworth Investment**, joined by **Sequoia Capital China**, **Unity Ventures**, **Ginlong Technologies**, and **Huajin Capital**. Haawking designs [digital signal processors](http:\/\/www.haawking.com\/) (DSPs) using the RISC-V ISA. It targets markets such as white goods, motor drivers, digital power supply, photovoltaics and energy storage, and new energy vehicles. Funds will be used for chip production and R\\&D. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2019.\n\n**CIX Technology** received pre-Series A+ financing from **GF Qianhe Investment**. CIX is developing [intelligent CPU SoCs and computing solutions](https:\/\/www.cixtech.com\/) compatible with the Arm instruction set and focused on performance and efficiency. It targets high-end tablet computers, notebooks, desktops, AR\/VR, and automotive cockpits. Its first product is expected to be released in 2023. Funds will be used for R\\&D and market expansion. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2021 and has raised over \\$100M to date.\n\n## AI hardware\n**NeuReality** raised [\\$35.0M in Series A funding](https:\/\/www.neureality.ai\/pressrelease\/israeli-ai-startup-neureality-raises-35m-series-a-to-bring-its-novel-inferencing-chip-to-the-market\/) led by **Samsung Ventures**, **Cardumen Capital**, **Varana Capital**, **OurCrowd**, and **XT Hitech**, with participation from **SK Hynix**, **Cleveland Avenue**, **Korean Investment Partners**, **StoneBridge**, and **Glory Ventures**. NeuReality makes purpose-built AI platforms optimized for deep learning inference use cases such as computer vision, natural language processing, and recommendation engines in data centers and near-edge on-premises locations. The startup says its Network Addressable Processing Units (NAPU) reduce the dependency on CPUs, NICs, and PCI switches and moves simple but critical data path functions from software to hardware. NeuReality claims its upcoming chip improves the utilization of AI compute resources that are currently deployed by removing existing system bottlenecks, lowering the latency of AI operations, and saving in overall system cost and power consumption. The company also provides software and runtime libraries to accelerate AI deployment. The fundraising will support deployment its inference solutions in 2023. Founded in 2019, the company is based in Caesarea, Israel, and has raised \\$48M to date.\n\n**EnCharge AI** emerged from stealth with [\\$21.7M in Series A financing](https:\/\/enchargeai.com\/2022\/12\/14\/encharge-ai-news-item\/) led by **Anzu Partners** with participation from **AlleyCorp**, **Scout Ventures**, **Silicon Catalyst Angels**, **Schams Ventures**, **E14 Fund**, and **Alumni Ventures**. EnCharge is developing an AI platform using charge-based in-memory computing technology that it claims provides orders-of-magnitude higher compute efficiency and density compared to current digital AI accelerators. It says test chips and hardware can achieve over 150 TOPS\/W for 8-b compute, making it suitable for power, energy, and space constrained applications at the edge. Funds will be used to further develop and commercialize its semiconductor hardware and software stack. Based on technology developed at Princeton University, it was founded in 2022 and is based in Santa Clara, California, USA.\n\n**Artosyn** raised over CNY 100.0M (~\\$14.3M) in Series C funding led by **Hefei Industry Investment Group**. Artosyn develops [edge AI](http:\/\/www.artosyn.cn\/), intelligent vision, and wireless audio\/video transmission SoCs for applications including drones, security, automotive, and consumer electronics. It recently released a 150MHz-7GHz full-band wireless communication SoC. Funds will be used for hiring, R\\&D, production line expansion, and market expansion. Founded in 2011, it is based in Hefei, China.\n\n**Quadric** added [\\$10.0M in equity and debt financing to its Series B round](https:\/\/quadric.io\/news\/quadric-announces-completion-of-series-b-funding%EF%BF%BC\/) with new investment from **Xerox Ventures** and **Mesh Ventures**, bringing the round to \\$31.0M. Quadric offers general purpose neural processing unit (GPNPU) processor IP. The GPNPU architecture blends the machine learning performance characteristics of a neural processing accelerator with the full C++ programmability of a modern digital signal processor (DSP). It can handle matrix and vector operations and scalar (control) code in one execution pipeline to provide one unified architecture for machine learning inference plus pre-and-post processing. “Quadric has taken a software first approach and has created a unique unified architecture that allows for all software and machine learning processing to be done on a single chip, eliminating latency and bandwidth bottlenecks,” said Dean Mai, investment director at Xerox Ventures. Veerbhan Kheterpal, co-founder and CEO of Quadric, noted how the funds would be used: “We are rapidly ramping up our commercial teams to engage customers and continuing to expand our top-notch engineering organization to deliver our GPNPU and our world-class software tools for application development.” Based in Burlingame, California, USA, it was founded in 2017.\n\n## EDA\n**Baum Design Systems** raised ₩5,000.0M (~\\$3.9M) in Series A funding from **LB Investment**. Baum develops [power modeling and analysis](https:\/\/www.baum-ds.com\/) software for SoC design, including software\/hardware co-design and power profiling, IP power modeling, power sign off, security vulnerability identification, and IR drop analysis. Founded in 2013, it is based in Seoul, South Korea.\n\n## Manufacturing & equipment\n**Pragmatic Semiconductor** added [\\$35.0M to its Series C round](https:\/\/www.pragmaticsemi.com\/newsroom\/press-releases\/pragmatic-increases-series-c-funding-to-125-million\/) with participation from new investors **British Patient Capital**, **In-Q-Tel**, **Prosperity7 Ventures**, and **Maven Capital Partners**, bringing the round to \\$125.0M. Pragmatic manufactures flexible electronics for IoT devices, using thin-film semiconductors it says are cheaper and faster to produce than silicon chips. It offers foundry services, deployment of its fabrication equipment at customer sites through a Fab-as-a-Service model, and a line of ultra-low-cost RFID devices. “We continue to see growing investor and customer interest in affordable solutions for digitization and control of supply chains, reinforced by government initiatives such as the recent EU legislation regarding Digital Product Passports,” said Erik Langaker, chair of Pragmatic. Funds will be used to accelerate expansion plans, including a second fabrication line at a new campus. Founded in 2021, it is based in Cambridge, UK.\n\n**Lidrotec** raised [€5.0M (~\\$5.3M) in Series A funding](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/lidrotec_lidrotec-lidrotec-literallycuttingedge-activity-7009496999037128704-5ot5\/) from **GOOSE Capital**, **Gründerfonds Ruhr**, **Luminate Accelerator**, **Onsight Ventures**, **TiE Angels Texas**, **Sivas Asset Management**, **Sivotec**, **CRC Ventures**, **Industry Consulting Strobl**, and individual investor **Toni Schlegel**. Lidrotec has developed a [wafer-dicing laser technology](https:\/\/www.lidrotec.de\/en\/) for the semiconductor industry. It uses liquids in the laser processing zone, which cool and rinse wafers while the laser cuts out the chips. The startup claims this produces thinner cuts with higher precision, no damages to the material, clean surfaces without debris, and higher processing speeds without needing to adapt the production process. Founded in 2019, it is based in Bochum, Germany.\n\n**Syenta** raised [AUD 3.7M (~\\$2.5M) in seed funding](https:\/\/www.blackbird.vc\/blog\/investment-notes-syenta) from **Blackbird Ventures**, **Jelix Ventures**, and **Brindabella Capital**. Syenta has developed a method for [3D printing of multi-material electronics](https:\/\/www.syenta.com.au\/) such as sensors, photovoltaics, batteries, PCBs, antennas, and flexible printed electronics. The startup’s equipment, which fits inside a box that can sit on a coffee table, can print metals (copper, nickel, silver, gold), conductive polymers (PEDOT, polyaniline, polypyrrole), semiconductor materials (molybdenum oxide, zinc telluride), and epoxy insulators. Funds will support technical development, delivery of printers to early customers, and hiring. Founded in 2020, it is based in Acton, Australia.\n\n**Goldenscope Tech**, also known as **Jinjing Technology**, received tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\\$1.4M) in a Series A+ round led by **Lightspeed China Partners**, joined by **CDH Investments**, **Fortune Capital**, **TigerYeah Capital**, and others. The startup builds cathode fluorescence imaging systems and spectral detection systems. Alongside uses in numerous scientific fields, they can be used in the semiconductor industry to detect device defects, improve raw material processes, and conduct IC failure analysis. In the future, it plans to expand to electron microscope peripheral products such as an ultrafast cathode fluorescence system, transmission electron microscope cathode fluorescence system, and low-temperature electron microscopy. Funds will be used to open a new R\\&D office. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2018 and raised over CNY 100M in 2022.\n\n**KyLitho** drew tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\\$1.4M) in Series A financing from **Infinity Capital**, **Meihua Venture Capital**, and **Panstar Asset Management**. The startup provides a thick-film lithography process for manufacturing integrated passive devices. Founded in 2017, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\n\n**Gona Semiconductor Technology** raised around CNY 10.0M (~\\$1.4M) from **West Shanghai**. Gona Semi makes [wafer handling equipment](http:\/\/www.gona-semi.com\/), including Equipment Front End Module (EFEM), wafer sorter, wafer loading system, and open cassette stage. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2020.\n\n**Fluence Technology** raised €1.0M (~\\$1.1M) in funding from **JR Holding**. The startup makes [femtosecond lasers](https:\/\/fluence.technology\/) based on all-fiber optic technology that can be used in manufacturing consumer electronics, polymers, semiconductors, and LEDs. It also has applications in biophotonics and medicine. Founded in 2016, it is based in Warsaw, Poland.\n\n**Fortify** received a [strategic investment](https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2022\/12\/13\/2572991\/0\/en\/Fortify-Receives-Strategic-Investment-From-Lockheed-Martin-Ventures.html) from **Lockheed Martin Ventures**. Fortify provides an [additive manufacturing platform](https:\/\/3dfortify.com\/) for complex structures with unique mechanical, electrical, thermal, and electromagnetic properties. The funds will be used for process and material development of additive manufacturing of RF devices. “The high-frequency communication space around RF is exploding with growth. This is not only in aerospace, but also in commercial 5G, satellite communications, autonomous vehicle sensors, and IoT,” said Lawrence Ganti, Fortify CEO. “Each of Lockheed Martin’s business areas have been adopting additive technologies for mission-critical systems at an aggressive rate. We’ve built and tested cutting-edge antenna and radar systems that are great examples of how additive can create unique value in aerospace, defense, and communications.” Founded in 2016, it is based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.\n\n**Laplace Energy Technology** received new financing from **China Life Science and Technology Innovation Fund** and **Yunhao Capital**. Laplace makes [equipment](http:\/\/en.laplace-tech.cn\/) for semiconductors and photovoltaic manufacturing. Its products include equipment for low pressure chemical vapor deposition, plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition, atomic layer deposition, ultra-high temperature annealing and oxidization, diffusion furnaces, and low pressure horizontal diffusion systems. Based in Shenzhen, China, it was founded in 2016.\n\n**Starmask**, also known as **Longtu Photo Mask**, raised [pre-IPO financing](http:\/\/www.starmask.net\/index.php\/News\/view\/id\/81) from **Silan Ventures** and others. The company makes photomasks. It currently offers precisions down to 130nm for ICs and also provides photomasks for power semiconductors and MEMS. Funds will be used for construction of a new manufacturing facility. Founded in 2010, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\n\n**Talents & Technology** raised [Series A financing](https:\/\/mp.weixin.qq.com\/s?__biz=MzAxNzcwOTMwNw==&mid=2650488861&idx=1&sn=de74c332249c4a053d8edcb02a8a776c&chksm=83ee8189b499089f894c615a3b23c20c6e696049789cecc1078664b48c6f08d91becc177bd31#rd) that included **CasStar**. The company provides [manufacturing operation management software](https:\/\/www.unicoresoft.com\/) for battery, semiconductor, and other advanced manufacturing industries. Its products include manufacturing execution software (MES), laboratory information management system (LIMS), quality management system (QMS), and an R\\&D big data analysis system. Founded in 2009, it is based in Liyang, China.\n\n## Packaging\n**3DSEMI** raised CNY 165.0M (~\\$23.7M) in financing from the **Guangdong Semiconductor and Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund**, **Guangzhou Industrial Investment Group**, and **Zengcheng Industrial Investment**. The company provides wafer-level packaging services. Founded in 2022, it is based in Guangzhou, China.\n\n**Dewo Advanced Automation** (DAA) raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\\$14.3M) in Series A funding from **Shanshan Group**, **Hiway Capital**, **QF Capital**, and others. DAA makes high speed, high precision [wire bonding machines](http:\/\/www.daa-inc.com\/) for IC and LED packaging. Funds will be used for R\\&D, production line upgrades, and marketing. Founded in 2012, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\n\n## Test, measurement & inspection\n**Macrotest** raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\\$14.3M) in Series C and C+ funding from **BYD Group**, **Yunjin Capital**, **Beyond Moore Fund**, and others. Macrotest makes semiconductor [test equipment](http:\/\/www.macrotest.com.cn\/) including ATE and test boards for high-speed digital, high-voltage and high-current analog, mixed-signal, and RF ICs. Founded in 2018, it is based in Nanjing, China.\n\n**UniSiC Technology**, also known as **Chenxin Technology**, closed a CNY 100.0M (~\\$14.3M) Series A round led by **Summitview Capital**. UniSiC develops [test and analysis systems](http:\/\/www.unisic-tech.com\/) for silicon carbide (SiC) devices, from SiC wafers to power modules. Alongside test equipment, it offers a SiC CT high-voltage generator, integrated X-ray source, and MRI gradient power amplifier, as well as SiC power modules for applications including automotive and medical devices. Funds will be used for R\\&D and mass production of test equipment and medical SiC power components. Founded in 2020, it is based in Shanghai, China.\n\n**DarwinAI** raised [\\$6.0M in financing](https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20221215005002\/en) led by **BDC Capital** with participation from new and existing investors. DarwinAI provides a [visual quality inspection](https:\/\/darwinai.com\/) system for PCBs that combines AI with proprietary optics, custom hardware, and a large PCB dataset. “By making it straightforward to deploy inspection units and analyze data, clients can install them in novel locations and enable completely new capabilities such as returned product verification, process auditing and retrospective quality inspection,” said Sheldon Fernandez, CEO of DarwinAI. The new funding will enable the company to make the system more robust for mass market deployment and ramp up hardware production. Founded in 2017, it is based in Waterloo, Canada.\n\n**Saimai Measurement and Control** drew tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\\$1.4M) in pre-Series A funding led by **Addor Capital**. The company provides [testing systems and services for RF and microwave components](http:\/\/www.semi-mile.com\/en\/), frequency source components, frequency conversion components, digital receiver components, RF and microwave signal generation components, RF microwave transceivers, and high bandwidth vector modulation and analysis. Founded in 2021, it is based in Suzhou, China.\n\n**MaxOne Semiconductor** closed Series D+ funding led by **Fosun Capital** and **Lanhor Capital**. MaxOne offers IC wafer test [probe cards](http:\/\/www.maxonesemi.com\/) including 3D MEMS vertical probe cards and RF MEMS vertical probe cards. Funds will be used for R\\&D and construction of production lines. Based in Suzhou, China, it was founded in 2015.\n\n**PIQS** received [Series B funding](http:\/\/www.piqs.com\/NewsStd_551.html) led by **Guosen Capital** and **Green Pine Capital Partners**. PIQS provides laser profilers and 2D and 3D visual inspection systems for PCBs, consumer electronics, batteries, automotive parts, and other industries. Based in Shenzhen, China, it was founded in 2013.\n\n## Materials\n**Eswin** **Material**, a division of **Eswin Technology**, raised [nearly CNY 4,000.0M (~\\$574.8M) in Series C funding](http:\/\/www.eswin.com\/index.php\/news\/newsinfo\/86.html) led by **China National Building Material**, joined by investors including **Source Code Capital**, **Yufu Holding Group**, **Financial Street Group**, **Shang Qi Capital**, **SDIC Venture Capital**, **Hudson Capital**, **GF Venture Capital**, **China Life Private Equity Investment**, **Zhongji Investment**, **Puyao Capital**, and **China Development Bank Capital**. Eswin Material produces 12-inch monocrystalline silicon polished wafers and epitaxial wafers. Current monthly production capacity is 300,000 pieces, which is expected to reach 1 million pieces per month at completion of its current expansion. The company says its production capacity has been sold for the next three years. Eswin Technology also makes IoT chips and offers packaging and testing services, including wafer gold bump processing, wafer testing, grinding, cutting, packaging, and final testing. Founded in 2016, it is based in Beijing, China.\n\n**PowerEpi** drew [CNY 150.0M (~\\$21.5M) in financing](https:\/\/www.sslab.org.cn\/news\/newsdetail?id=221205135859724604CF7A1EF) led by **SDIC Venture Capital** and **Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory**, joined by **Leaguer Capital**, **Shenzhen Capital Group**, **China Capital Management**, and **Glory Ventures**. The startup manufactures silicon carbide (SiC) epitaxial wafers. Funds will be used for R\\&D and production capacity expansion. Founded in 2020 to commercialize research from Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, it is based in Dongguan, China.\n\n**Enkris Semiconductor** raised [hundreds of millions of yuan](http:\/\/www.enkris.com\/index.php?c=show&id=140) (CNY 100.0M is ~\\$14.3M) in Series C financing led by **Nio Capital** and **DragonBall Capital**, joined by **Xinke Capital**, **China Renaissance**, **GoerTek**, and **37 Interactive Entertainment**. Enkris Semiconductor offers [GaN epitaxial materials](http:\/\/en.enkris.com\/) for power electronics, micro-LED, and microwave RF applications. Its products include GaN-on-Silicon, GaN-on-SiC, GaN-on-Sapphire, and GaN-on-GaN epi wafers in various sizes, including 300mm. Based in Suzhou, China, it was founded in 2012.\n\n**Su Chuan Technology** raised CNY 100.0M (~\\$14.3M) in funding. The startup makes ultra-thin [flexible glass](https:\/\/www.s-utg.com\/en\/index.html) for flexible and rollable displays, foldable smartphones, and flexible sensors. It is currently focused on 0.03mm, 0.05mm, and 0.07mm glass and plans to offer a range of different fold types. Based in Nantong, China, it was founded in 2020.\n\n**Weimai Core Materials** drew CNY 100.0M (~\\$14.3M) in funding from **Hefei Industry Investment Group**, **Beyond Moore Fund**, **Jinbang Capital**, and others. The startup manufactures materials for ArF, KrF, and I-line photoresists, including photoacid generators, photoinitiators, bottom anti-reflective coating (BARC) layers, and zirconium-based precursors. Funds will be used for mass production and R\\&D. Founded in 2021, it is based in Suzhou, China.\n\n**U-MAP** raised [700\\.0M yen (~\\$5.2M) in funding](https:\/\/umap-corp.com\/news\/%E6%96%B0%E7%B4%A0%E6%9D%90%E3%81%AE%E9%87%8F%E7%94%A3%E8%B2%A9%E5%A3%B2%E9%96%8B%E5%A7%8B%E3%81%AB%E5%90%91%E3%81%91%E3%81%A67%E5%84%84%E5%86%86%E3%81%AE%E8%B3%87%E9%87%91%E8%AA%BF%E9%81%94%E3%82%92) from **Real Tech Holdings**, **Kyoto University Innovation Capital**, **Chukyo Yushi**, **Aichi Capital**, **Seiko Epson Corporation**, and **Global Brain Corporation**. U-MAP has developed a [thermal conductivity additive](https:\/\/umap-corp.com\/en\/) based on fibrous aluminum nitride single crystals to improve the heat removal performance of ceramics, resin, and rubber materials used in electronics devices, including consumer electronics, automobiles, energy storage, communications, and aerospace. It says its material provides up to 4x the heat conduction capability compared to standard thermal additives with increased tensile strength, reduced brittleness, and extended thermal tolerance. Funds will be used to start mass production. It also plans to start producing aluminum nitride substrates using its material in 2024, followed by high thermal conductivity resin products such as heat dissipation sheets in 2025. A spin out from Nagoya University founded in 2016, it is based in Nagoya, Japan.\n\n**Shangxin Jinggong New Material Technology** received tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\\$1.4M) in funding from **Hefei Industry Investment Group** and others. The company produces diamond-copper heat sinks for electronic packaging and high-end sputtering targets using spark plasma sintering. It also makes anode target discs for CT machines. Funds will be used for purchasing equipment, R\\&D, and marketing. Based in Hefei, China, it was founded in 2021.\n\n**Hyperion Technology** raised Series A+ financing from **Topping Capital**. The startup manufactures [conductive silver pastes](http:\/\/www.hyperionchina.com\/), conductive silver glue for semiconductor packaging, and electronic ink for use in flexible circuits and touch displays. Funds will be used to upgrade and expand production lines as well as for R\\&D and hiring. Founded in 2016, it is based in Beijing, China.\n\n**LingGas** drew Series B financing from **CDB Technology Venture Capital**, **Guofang Capital**, **Lianhe Capital**, and **Stony Creek Capital**. The company provides [specialty gases](http:\/\/en.linggas.com\/) for manufacturing ICs, displays, photovoltaics, and optical fibers. Founded in 2018, it is based in Beijing, China.\n\n## Memory & storage\n**Hosin Global Electronics** raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\\$14.3M) in Series A+ financing from **Kunqiao Capital**, **China Innovative Capital Management**, and **Guoyuan Innovation Investment**, its third round in 2022. Hosin Global offers a range of [storage and memory devices](http:\/\/en.hosinglobal.com\/), including USB flash drives, eMMC\/UFS, DRAM, SPI NAND, SSD, and SD cards. Funds will be used for new product development. Founded in 2018, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\n\n## Analog & mixed signal\n**AccuSilicon** raised [hundreds of millions of yuan](https:\/\/mp.weixin.qq.com\/s?__biz=MzU0OTExODg4OQ==&mid=2247484818&idx=1&sn=f44d906174b96e41d7d0d8aabcdc87f2) (CNY 100.0M is ~\\$14.3M) in Series F funding from **SDIC Venture Capital**. The company makes [analog and mixed-signal chips](http:\/\/www.accusilicon.com\/), including analog switches for USB Type-C and MIPI D-PHY, overvoltage protection chips, ADC\/DAC, DSP, clock driver\/amplifier and clock generator chips, crystal oscillators, and integrated modules. It primarily targets smartphones and audio\/video equipment, and additionally offers development services. Funds will be used for R\\&D and hiring. Based in Guangzhou, China, it was founded in 2014.\n\n**Silicon Innovation**, also known as **Dianke Xingtuo**, raised over CNY 100.0M (~\\$14.3M) in pre-Series A financing led by **Highlight Capital**, joined by **Glory Ventures**, **Rising Investments**, and **Xingrui Capital**. This is the startup’s third round in the space of a year. Silicon Innovation offers [analog and mixed-signal chips](https:\/\/www.silicon-innovation-cd.com\/), including clocks, interfaces, and power management. Among its products is a 10-channel output clock buffer chip that supports the 32Gbps PCIe5.0 specification, a spread spectrum clock generator, and a retimer that also supports PCIe 5.0. It mainly targets the data center and server market. Based in Chengdu, China, it was founded in 2019.\n\n**CrossChip MicroSystems** raised nearly CNY 100.0M (~\\$14.3M) in Series A+ financing from **Sungrow Power**, **CDHT Investment**, and **China Fortune-Tech Capital**. CrossChip provides Hall effect sensor, magnetic resistance sensor, current sensor, motor driver, LED driver, and power management chips. Applications include photovoltaic inverters, industrial control, and automotive. Funds will be used for R\\&D, particularly focusing on development of automotive chips. Founded in 2013, it is based in Chengdu, China.\n\n**Chipanalog Microelectronics** raised Series C+ financing from **SAIC Motor** and **Shang Qi Capital**. The company makes [analog and mixed-signal chips](http:\/\/e.chipanalog.com\/) including isolation, interfaces, high-performance analog, driver, and power chips for industrial and automotive electronics markets. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2016.\n\n## Wireless\n**EpicMEMS**, also known as **Kaiyuan Communications**, raised [hundreds of millions of yuan](http:\/\/www.epicmems.com\/news\/39) (CNY 100.0M is ~\\$14.3M) in Series B funding led by **Huacheng Venture Capital** and **Hui Capital**, joined by **Shunwei Capital**, **Xiamen Venture Capital**, **Hua Partners**, **Shenzhen Venture Capital**, and **Oriental Fortune Capital**. EpicMEMS produces RF front-end [BAW filters](http:\/\/www.epicmems.com\/), receiving modules, antenna solutions, and an integrated module with high-performance filters, duplexers, multiplexers, power amplifiers, RF switches, and low noise amplifiers. It focuses on 4G\/5G applications. Funds will be used for marketing, expanding filter products, and developing RF modules. Founded in 2018, it is based in Xiamen, China.\n\n**eoSemi** raised [£2.0M (~\\$2.4M) in Series A funding](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/eosemi-raises-further-2m-investment-deliver-next-generation-\/) led by **Capital-E**. The company develops high performing [digitally compensated TCXOs](https:\/\/www.eosemi.com\/) (temperature compensated crystal oscillators) based on a 65nm pure CMOS process for broadband wireless equipment. “A combination of the silicon technology, careful design, digital compensation schemes and calibration ensures world beating performance” said Steve Cliffe, CEO of eoSemi. “Specifically; industry leading phase noise of 162dBc\/Hz, power consumption of 3.6mW, ultra-tight stability of better than 50ppb: with this performance available right across an extended temperature range of -40C to +105C, and in a 2520 package or smaller.” Funds will be used to complete its auto-test solutions required to calibrate TCXOs in volume and begin the commercialization. Founded in 2012, it is based in Congleton, UK.\n\n**Comoro Technology** drew tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\\$1.4M) in angel funding from **Leaguer Capital** and **Lanwan Capital**. The startup develops multi-source fusion hardware and software that combines wireless signals with sensors to improve navigation and location sensing in consumer electronics, IoT, and automotive. Funds will be used for R\\&D and mass production. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2021.\n\n## Power devices\n**AccoPower** drew hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\\$14.3M) in Series C funding from **Boyuan Capital**, **Midea Group**, **CCB Trust**, **Yuexiu Industrial Investment Fund**, **Guangdong Yuecai Venture Capital**, **Geely**, **Eastern Bell Capital**, and **China Fellow Partners**. AccoPower specializes in automotive-grade IGBTs, MOSFETs, and silicon carbide [power devices](http:\/\/www.accopower.com\/) and modules. Based in Guangzhou, China, it was founded in 2018.\n\n**InventChip** received [hundreds of millions of yuan](https:\/\/www.inventchip.com.cn\/index\/Lists\/show\/catid\/48\/id\/616.html) (CNY 100.0M is ~\\$14.3M) in pre-Series B funding led by **SAIC Motor** and **Shang Qi Capital**, joined by **Sungrow Power Supply**, **AISWEI**, **Ginlong Technologies**, **Huaqiang Capital**, and **Zhejiang Chuangzhi**. InventChip specializes in [power devices](http:\/\/www.inventchip.com.cn\/en\/) based on silicon carbide, including SiC SBD, SiC MOSFET, CCM totem pole PFC, modules, drivers, and controllers for switched-mode power supply, electronic control, and automotive electronics markets. Funds will be used for fab expansion and R\\&D. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2017.\n\n**Meisi Semiconductor** raised nearly CNY 100.0M (~\\$14.3M) in Series B funding from **Woyan Capital**, **Yuanhe Holdings**, and others. The company develops fast charging chips and AC-DC main control chips for consumer electronics, drones, power tools, and IoT. Based in Suzhou, China, it was founded in 2013.\n\n**Eggtronic** raised [\\$12.0M in the first close of its Series B funding](https:\/\/www.eggtronic.com\/newsroom\/eggtronic-secures-12-million-series-b-funding\/) from **Rinkelberg Capital**, **CDP Venture Capital**, and **Doorway Venture Capital**. It anticipates raising a total of \\$20.0M in the round. Eggtronic makes mixed-signal controller ICs for power management applications. Funds will be used for mass production of its AC\/DC power conversion and wireless power transfer solutions. “Our technologies are proven in the field with millions of units shipped to date and we can now build on that success thanks to the latest investment. The new funds will help us to propel our scale-up, doubling the size of our global team, accelerating our semiconductor development roadmap, and expanding research and engineering resources,” said Eggtronic founder and CEO Igor Spinella. Founded in 2012, it is based in Modena, Italy.\n\n**Senmu Leishi Technology** raised [tens of millions of yuan](http:\/\/www.senmuleishi.com\/newsinfo\/4741308.html) (CNY 10.0M is ~\\$1.4M) in funding from **Source Code Capital** and others. The startup has developed what it calls a programmable power electronics controller (PPEC), which it says can speed development of digital power supplies. It recently released its first chip, a phase-shift full-bridge controller. Its PPEC is also available as boards. The company additionally offers semi-physical simulation of power electronics. Funds will be used for product iteration and market expansion. Based in Wuhan, China, it was founded in 2017.\n\n**Yanhuang Guoxin**, also known as **Trimitec**, raised tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\\$1.4M) in Series A+ financing from **Plum Ventures**. The company makes power management chips for high-reliability industries such as aerospace. Its products include rad-hard DC\/DC and ultra-low noise LDO. Funds will be used for hiring, strengthening supply chains, and expansion in areas such as commercial aerospace, electric vehicles, and power grids. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2016.\n\n**Geener Microelectronics** received pre-Series A investment led by **Walden International**, joined by **Gaorong Capital**, **Vision Knight Capital**, and others. The startup produces inverter power modules, automotive-grade IGBT chips and modules, SiC devices, and low-voltage MOSFETs for applications such as new energy vehicles, electric motorcycles, photovoltaics, and energy storage. Funds will be used for R\\&D, production line construction, and hiring. Founded in 2022, it is based in Hangzhou, China.\n\n**HIIC Semi** received Series A+ investment from **OCT Capital Group**. The startup makes [power semiconductors](http:\/\/www.hisemi.net\/) with products including high-voltage integrated circuits (HVIC), IGBT, and power MOSFET, as well as MCUs and sensors. Based in Foshan, China, it was founded in 2020.\n\n**Siptory** received new funding from the **Zhonghe Intelligent Automobile Fund**. The company makes power electronics including [electrostatic discharge protection](http:\/\/www.siptory.com\/en.php) devices, transient voltage suppressors (TVS), MOSFETs, and power modules. It targets TVs, set-top boxes, and mobile devices. Funds will be used in construction a panel-level fan-out packaging line. Founded in 2014, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\n\n## Photonics\n**Xscape Photonics** received [\\$10.0M in seed funding](https:\/\/www.altair.com\/newsroom\/news-releases\/altair-leads-seed-funding-for-xscape-photonics-with-10-million-investment) from **Altair**. Xscape Photonics develops high efficiency [photonic chips](https:\/\/www.xscapephotonics.com\/) for ultra-high bandwidth connections inside data centers and high-performance computing systems. “This investment and collaboration with some of the world’s best innovators in photonics will allow us to stay at the cutting edge of such high-fidelity and advanced technologies that will help our customers solve their problems more efficiently as they look to the next generation of hardware,” said James R. Scapa, founder and chief executive officer, Altair. Based in New York, New York, USA, it was founded in 2022.\n\n## Sensors\n**Fortsense** received hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\\$14.3M) in Series C1 financing led by **Chengdu Science and Technology Venture Capital**, joined by **BAIC Capital**, **Huiyou Investment**, **Shanghai International Group**, **Shengzhong Investment**, and others. The company develops [optical sensing chips](https:\/\/www.fortsense.com\/), including 3D structured light chips for under-screen fingerprint sensors and time-of-flight (ToF) sensors for facial recognition in mobile devices. Funding will be used for development of single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) lidar chips for automotive applications. Founded in 2017, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\n\n**PolarisIC** raised nearly CNY 100.0M (~\\$14.3M) in pre-Series A financing from **Dami Ventures**, **Innomed Capital**, **Legend Capital**, **Nanshan SEI Investment**, and **Planck Venture Capital**. PolarisIC makes single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) [direct time-of-flight (dToF) sensors](http:\/\/www.polarisic.com\/) and photon counting low-light imaging chips for mobile phones, robotic vacuums, drones, industrial sensors, and AGV. Funds will be used for mass production and development of 3D stacking technology and back-illuminated SPAD. Based in Shenzhen, China, it was founded in 2021.\n\n**VicoreTek** received nearly CNY 100.0M (~\\$14.3M) in strategic financing led by **ASR Microelectronics** and joined by **Bondshine Capital**. The startup develops [image processing and sensor fusion chips](http:\/\/en.vicoretek.com\/), AI algorithms, and modules for object avoidance in sweeping robots. It plans to expand to other types of service robots and AR\/MR, followed by the automotive market. Funds will be used for R\\&D and mass production. Founded in 2019, it is based in Nanjing, China.\n\n**Greenteg** drew [CHF 10.0M (~\\$10.8M) in funding](https:\/\/www.greenteg.com\/en\/news-event\/greenteg-accelerates-global-expansion-with-new-investors-on-board) from existing and new investors. The company makes heat flux sensors for applications ranging from photonics, building insulation, and battery characterization to core body temperature measurement in the form factor of wearables. Funds will be used for R\\&D into medical applications in the wearable market and to scale production capacity. Founded in 2009 as a spin off from ETH Zurich, it is based in Rümlang, Switzerland.\n\n**Phlux Technology** raised [£4.0M (~\\$4.9M) in seed funding](https:\/\/phluxtechnology.com\/phlux-technology-secures-4m-in-seed-funding-to-bring-high-performance-lidar-sensors-to-the-mass-market\/) led by **Octopus Ventures** and joined by **Northern Gritstone**, **Foresight Williams Technology Funds**, and **QUBIS Innovation Fund**. Phlux develops antimony-based infrared sensors for lidar systems. The startup claims its architecture is 10x more sensitive and with 50% more range compared to equivalent sensors. It currently offers a single element sensor that is retrofittable into existing lidar systems and plans to build an integrated subsystem and array modules for a high-performance sensor toolkit. Other applications for the infrared sensors include satellite communications internet, fiber telecoms, autonomous vehicles, gas sensing, and quantum communications. Phlux was also recently awarded an Innovate UK project with QLM Technology to develop a lidar system for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions. A spin out of Sheffield University founded in 2020, it is based in Sheffield, UK.\n\n**Microparity** raised tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\\$1.4M) in pre-Series A+ funding from **Summitview Capital**. Microparity develops high-performance direct time-of-flight (dToF) [single photon detection devices](http:\/\/www.microparity.com\/), including single-photon avalanche diodes (SPAD), silicon photomultipliers (SiPM), and SiPM readout ASICs for consumer electronics, lidar, medical imaging, industrial inspection, and other applications. Founded in 2017, it is based in Hangzhou, China.\n\n**Yegrand Smart Science & Technology** raised [pre-Series A financing](https:\/\/mp.weixin.qq.com\/s\/8QBRrAUabCprhcRz0P_0hg) from **Zhejiang Venture Capital**. Yegrand Smart develops photon pickup and [Doppler lidar](https:\/\/www.yegrand.com\/) equipment for measuring vibration. Founded in 2021, it is based in Hangzhou, China.\n\n## Displays & AR\/VR\n**Saphlux Semiconductor Technology** raised CNY 110.0M (~\\$15.8M) in Series B funding from **Baidu Ventures**, **Fosun Capital**, **CasStar**, **Tong Sheng Capital**, and others. Saphlux develops semi-polar gallium nitride (GaN) [quantum dot technology](https:\/\/www.saphlux.com\/) that uses nano-pores to improve efficiency of mini and micro-LED displays. Funds will be used for mass production of quantum dot micro-LED chips for public information displays and televisions and micro-display modules for AR\/VR applications. A spin out from the Nitride Group at Yale University founded in 2014, it is based in Brantford, Connecticut, USA.\n\n**Artizan Optical Crystal** received tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\\$1.4M) in Series A financing from **Dahua Capital**. The startup develops holographic optical components such as gratings and waveguides for AR and heads-up displays. Funds will be used for hiring, R\\&D, and mass production. Founded in 2019, it is based in Shanghai, China.\n\n## ADAS & autonomy\n**Einride** received [\\$200.0M in Series C funding](https:\/\/www.einride.tech\/press\/einride-financing-2022) from **AMF**, **EQT Ventures**, **Northzone**, **Polar Structure**, **Norrsken VC**, **Temasek Holdings**, and others, as well as \\$300.0M in debt financing from **Barclays Europe**. Einride offers autonomous, all-electric heavy freight vehicles that can operate on public roads with the assistance of remote operators. Earlier this year, the company completed a pilot with its autonomous vehicle on a U.S. public road without a safety driver. It also offers a platform to manage fleets and shipping routes, including coordinating charging. The funding will be used for new developments and deployments, as well as expanding offerings to new markets. Founded in 2016, it is based in Stockholm, Sweden.\n\n**Rhino Auto**, also known as **Huixi Intelligent Technology**, raised over \\$50.0M in angel funding led by **Xiaomi**, joined by **Cathay Capital**, **GSR Ventures**, **Tsinghua Research Capital**, **Z\\&Y Capital**, and others. The startup is developing [AI chips for autonomous driving](https:\/\/www.rhino.auto\/) and ADAS, targeting L2+ and above. It expects its first chip to enter mass production in 2024. Founded in April 2022, it is based in Hefei, China.\n\n**SafeAI** raised [\\$38.0M in Series B funding](https:\/\/www.safeai.ai\/en\/media\/safeai-raises-38-million-series-b-funding) from investors including **Builders VC**, **McKinley Management**, **George Kaiser Family Foundation**, **Energy Innovation Capital**, **Autotech Ventures**, **Brick & Mortar Ventures**, **Embark Ventures**, **Newlab**, and **Vimson Group**, with strategic investment from motion control company **Moog Inc**. SafeAI retrofits construction and mining vehicles with aftermarket hardware and proprietary autonomy software that it claims increases worksite productivity, safety, and cost savings. It says its solution is independent of manufacturer or vehicle type. Funds will be used for hiring and global expansion. Founded in 2018, it is based in Santa Clara, California, USA.\n\n**Helm.ai** raised [\\$31.0M in Series C financing](https:\/\/helm-ai.medium.com\/funding-news-helm-ai-raises-31-million-series-c-financing-33fdc0cab72c) led by **Freeman Group**, joined by **ACVC Partners**, **Amplo**, and strategic investors **Honda Motor**, **Goodyear Ventures**, and **Sungwoo Hitech**. Helm.ai develops [AI software](https:\/\/www.helm.ai\/) for ADAS and L4 autonomous driving in both commercial and consumer vehicles. Its software covers perception, intent modeling, path planning, and vehicle control and uses an unsupervised learning method using mathematical modeling that the company says allows it to train on large scale datasets quickly and cost-effectively with little to no human intervention. Funds will be used for R\\&D, productization of its self-driving technologies, and to further execute on commercial engagements in the automotive and robotics sectors. Founded in 2016, it is based in Menlo Park, California, USA, and has raised \\$78M to date.\n\n**Genesys Microelectronics** raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\\$14.3M) in angel+ funding led by **CICC Capital** and **Baoding Investment**, joined by **Ondine Capital** and **Zhongchen Investment**. This follows an angel round in May. Genesys Microelectronics is developing chips for [automotive smart cockpits](https:\/\/e-genesys.com\/en\/) and ADAS. Funds will be used for hiring, R\\&D, and marketing. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded as a spin off from Fosun International in January 2022.\n\n**Qcraft** raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\\$14.3M) in Series B financing from **CICC Capital**, consumer electronics company **TCL**, and **Genesis Capital**. The company provides full stack autonomous driving solutions for urban environments and currently operates a [fleet of robobuses](https:\/\/www.qcraft.ai\/) in several Chinese cities. It recently launched a L4 robotaxi service in Suzhou. Funds will be used to accelerate mass production of its ADAS products and large-scale implementation of robobuses. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2019.\n\n**FABU Technology** raised over [CNY 100.0M (~\\$14.3M) in a Series B2 round](http:\/\/www.fabu.ai\/news_detail.html?id=20) from the **Anhui Provincial Railway Development Fund** and **Zhejiang University Education Foundation**. The startup develops L4 autonomous driving solutions for [port operations vehicles](http:\/\/www.fabu.ai\/en\/). It plans to expand to logistics, public transportation, and other commercial applications. Funds will be used for R\\&D. Based in Hangzhou, China, it was founded in 2017.\n\n**iHorseAI**, also known as **Liuma Ruichi Technology**, drew nearly CNY 100.0M (~\\$14.3M) in Series A+ financing led by **Zhongguancun Development Group**. The startup develops ADAS solutions for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, with a focus on [automated parking](https:\/\/www.ihorseai.com\/). It provides software, camera module, and controller. Alongside automated and valet parking, it offers a surround view system for commercial and passenger vehicles, commercial vehicle electronic rearview mirror, and driver drowsiness and attention warning system. Funds will be used for R\\&D and mass production. It also plans to release a solution integrating parking with other assisted driving features. Founded in 2017, it is based in Beijing, China.\n\n**PhiGent Robotics** raised [tens of millions of dollars in Series A+ financing](https:\/\/www.phigent.ai\/news\/consulte_1201?type=consulte) led by **Xiang He Capital** and joined by **Ince Capital**. Phigent Robotics develops automotive sensors along with AI-based visual imaging and 3D visual radar technology for autonomous driving and ADAS. The startup has launched a binocular vision radar product, which it says is combined with AI processing to simultaneously obtain basic 3D description information and high-level semantic information. It also plans to deliver autonomous driving solutions covering active safety, high-speed piloting, and other functions, with gradual expansion into higher levels of autonomy such as parking and point-to-point driving to follow. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2021 and has raised nearly \\$100M to date.\n\n**Black Sesame Technologies** received [strategic funding](https:\/\/www.blacksesame.com.cn\/zh\/list_9\/466.html) from **Dongfeng Motor**. Black Sesame develops SoCs and software for [L2-L3 ADAS](https:\/\/bst.ai\/) and autonomous driving. Its chips integrate image signal processor and neural network accelerator. It also offers AI development software and image processing and perception algorithms. Along with the funding, Dongfeng Motor will be using Black Sesame’s A1000 series chips, which can reach 58 TOPS, for L2\/L2+ features such as assisted highway driving and automated parking in upcoming electric sedan and electric SUV models. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2016.\n\n## Auto components\n**Indie Microelectronics** raised [CNY 300.0M (~\\$43.0M) in Series B funding](https:\/\/www.indiemicro.com\/archives\/2517) led by Changan Automobile’s **Changan Anhe Private Equity Investment Fund**, auto parts maker **Keboda Technology**, **Xingyu Automotive Lighting Systems**, **Sunic Capital**, **Bank of Communications**, and **Dongfeng Motor Group**, joined by **Guolian Securities**, **Keysida Group**, **Qianhai Pengchen Investment**, and **Royal Sea Capital**. Indiemicro makes mixed signal automotive SoCs for interior and exterior car lighting control and small motor control applications requiring LIN connectivity. It is also developing products for medical and IoT markets. Founded in 2017, it is based in Wuxi, China.\n\n**Arkmicro Technologies** raised over CNY 100.0M (~\\$14.3M) in a Series D round from **IPV Capital** and **Shanshan**. Arkmicro develops [automotive cockpit SoCs](http:\/\/www.arkmicro.com.cn\/) including for digital instrument cluster, image processing for infotainment and streaming media, digital rearview mirror, and Beidou\/GPS navigation. Founded in 2000, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\n\n**EPowerlabs** received [€3.0M (~\\$3.1M) in seed funding](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/epowerlabs_thankyou-investment-team-activity-7003693662048018432-yitD\/) led by **Lazpiur** and joined by **Itzarri EPSV**, **SPRI Group**, **Easo Ventures**, and current investors, along with €2.0M (~\\$2.1M) in **Next Generation EU** funds. EPowerlabs makes [power electronic modules](https:\/\/epowerlabs.com\/en\/) for electric vehicles, including DC\/DC converters, e-motor controllers, battery management systems, and on-board chargers. Funds will be used for hiring and to accelerate the pace to market. Founded in 2019, it is based in San Sebastian, Spain.\n\n**MotionSilicon** drew tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\\$1.4M) in pre-Series A funding from **Wuxi Haichuang Investment** and **Xintou Group**, following a round in May. MotionSilicon is developing a range of [automotive MCUs](http:\/\/motionsilicon.com\/) and software for applications such as domain controllers, regional controllers, subsystem controllers, and central and regional gateways. Funds will be used for R\\&D. Based in Wuxi, China, it was founded in 2021.\n\n**Senfoto Technology** received tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\\$1.4M) in Series A funding. The startup makes [solid-state lidar chips](https:\/\/www.sensefuture.cn\/) for automotive and smart city applications. Funds will be used for R\\&D and manufacturing. Based in Ningbo, China, it was founded in 2018.\n\n**Benewake** received [Series C financing](https:\/\/mp.weixin.qq.com\/s\/dOJkf7S1MWL3XSIFlAO3yQ) from **CCB Investment**, **Shunwei Capital**, **FAW Group**, **Tianqi Private Equity Fund Management**, **Jiangmen Venture Capital**, **Sealand Innovation**, **CETC Fund**, **FH Capital**, and others. Benewake develops [solid-state lidar](http:\/\/en.benewake.com\/) for automotive, roadside applications, and rail transit. Its products include an automotive-grade 512-line lidar to detect smaller objects or objects at greater distance as well as numerous long-range and short-range time-of-flight lidar. Founded in 2015, it is based in Beijing, China.\n\n**Leadrive Technology** drew Series C+ financing from Shanghai International Group. Leadrive makes high-performance [IGBT power modules](http:\/\/www.leadrive.com\/) and main-drive dual-motor controller products for electric vehicles, including heavy-duty vehicles. Funds will be used to accelerate the construction of an IGBT\/SiC power module packaging production line. Based in Shenzhen, China, it was founded in 2017.\n\n## Batteries\n**Group14 Technologies** added [\\$214.0M to its Series C round](https:\/\/group14.technology\/en\/news\/group14-closes-214m-from-microsoft-to-complete-614m-series-c-funding-round) from investors including **Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund**, **Lightrock Climate Impact Fund**, **Moore Strategic Ventures**, **Oman Investment Authority**, and **Molicel**, bringing the Series C total to \\$614.0M. Group14 develops composite materials for lithium-silicon batteries. The company says its micronized silicon-carbon powder for Li-ion battery anodes has five times the capacity and enables up to 50% more energy density compared to conventional graphite. The material can be dropped in to existing manufacturing processes and can either be blended with graphite in anodes or used as a replacement. The funds will be used to build its second commercial-scale factory. It is also planning an additional factory in South Korea as part of a joint venture with SK Group. Founded in 2015, it is based in Woodinville, Washington, USA.\n\n**Huachuang New Material** raised [over CNY 700.0M (~\\$100.4M) in funding](https:\/\/mp.weixin.qq.com\/s?__biz=MzAwMzIzODYzNA==&mid=2649978253&idx=1&sn=abfb7c0277fd27643b79851459704261&chksm=8339ea08b44e631e1618cac60ccb7f3f01ef50e96954cd79a60066f4ec97c1d8e1d16b94f662#rd) from **Addor Capital**, **CATL**, **Sunwoda Electronic**, **Morning Road Capital**, **Guanyu Technology**, **Gotion High-tech**, and **EVE Energy**. The company manufactures electrolytic copper foil for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, energy storage, and consumer electronics. It currently offers copper foils in 3.5μm-10μm thicknesses. Based in Tongling, China, it was founded in 2016.\n\n**Customcells** raised [€60.0M (~\\$63.1M) in Series A financing](https:\/\/www.customcells.org\/news\/customcellsr-news\/detail\/60-million-euros-for-customcells\/) led by **World Fund** and **Abacon Capital**, joined by **Vsquared Ventures** and **Porsche**. Customcells develops and manufactures application-specific lithium-ion battery cells from prototypes to small and medium series. It primarily focuses on custom batteries for automotive, aerospace, medical instruments, and maritime. It also helps customers plan and commission their own battery production lines. Funds will be used for expansion in the electric aviation market. A spin off from Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft founded in 2012, it is based in Itzehoe, Germany.\n\n**ZincFive** raised [\\$54.0M in Series D funding](https:\/\/zincfive.com\/news\/zincfive-raises-54-million-in-series-d-financing\/) led by **Helios Climate Ventures**, joined by existing investors **Senator Investment Group** and **Standard Investments** and new investors including **OGCI Climate Investments** and **Japan Energy Fund**. ZincFive develops nickel-zinc batteries for uninterruptible power applications in data centers, mission-critical IT, transportation infrastructure, and industrial engine starting. “ZincFive’s nickel-zinc battery energy storage solutions are powerful, reliable, safe, and highly sustainable, having significantly lower end-to-end climate impact than alternative battery chemistries,” said Jesse Johnson, managing director at Helios Climate Ventures. The funding will boost channel and product development as well as accelerate the build-out of annual high-volume production capacity. Founded in 2016 and based in Tualatin, Oregon, USA, it has raised \\$139M to date.\n\n**LeydenJar Technologies** received a [€30.0M (\\$31.7M) loan](https:\/\/leyden-jar.com\/leydenjar-secures-eu-backing-in-financing-of-new-battery-factory\/) from the **European Investment Bank**. LeydenJar produces silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries using a plasma-based deposition process. It says its technology can increase the energy density of batteries by 70% compared to graphite anode foil and is suitable for fast charging, while reducing CO2 emissions of anode production by 85%. It targets consumer electronics, EVs, and electric flight. The funds will be used to build a new factory with a production capacity of 100 MWh to produce its silicon anode foil at industrial scale. It is expected to be fully operational by 2026. Founded in 2016 as a spin out from research institute TNO, and based in Leiden, the Netherlands, it has raised over \\$39M.\n\n**Element Energy** drew [\\$28.0M in Series B funding](https:\/\/elementenergy.com\/element-energy-a-pioneer-in-battery-storage-technology-secures-28m-series-b-growth-capital\/) led by **Cohort Ventures** and a clean energy generation company, joined by **LG Technology Ventures**, **Edison International**, **Prelude Ventures**, and **Radar Partners**. Element Energy provides a hardware and software battery management system for large-scale battery installations. Initially focusing on second-life batteries, it plans to expand to first-life energy storage and electric vehicle applications. The company’s technology replaces a traditional power conversion system with a distributed power conversion approach for a more granular level of control. Instead of controlling a MWh-scale battery as a single element with thousands of cells all subjected to the same use profile, it independently controls the power flowing in and out of each module so that second-life batteries aren’t limited by the worst-performing cells. Funding will be used for investment in assets, logistics, and infrastructure related to upcoming utility-scale deployments of second-life EV batteries. Founded in 2019, it is based in Menlo Park, California, USA.\n\n**Yipeng Energy Technology** received CNY 180.0M (~\\$25.8M) in financing led by **Yingke Capital** and **Zibo Jingkai Industry Fund**. The company manufactures [lithium-ion batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles](http:\/\/www.kyipeng.com\/), with a focus on heavy vehicles such as buses, mining trucks, heavy freight vehicles, and construction machinery. It also makes batteries for energy storage systems. Funds will be used to construct a new manufacturing plant and expand sales channels. Founded in 2014, it is based in Huizhou, China.\n\n**Ampcera** drew [\\$15.0M in Series A funding](https:\/\/www.einnews.com\/pr_news\/605974340\/ampcera-raises-a-15-million-series-a-investment-to-scale-the-production-of-critical-materials-for-solid-state-batteries) led by **Hanwha Solutions Corporation**. Ampcera produces sulfide-based solid electrolyte materials, which it says can enable solid-state batteries with higher energy density, better safety, and faster-charging rates than conventional lithium-ion batteries. “Our sulfide-based solid electrolyte materials demonstrate superior performance with the room temperature ionic conductivity exceeding 12 mS\/cm, which is comparable to the flammable liquid electrolyte that is to be replaced by the solid electrolyte,” said Hui Du, Ampcera co-founder and CTO. Funds will be used to scale the production capacity and accelerate the integration of its electrolyte materials in solid-state batteries. Based in Tucson, Arizona, USA, it was founded in 2017.\n\n**Keyking Recycling** raised [hundreds of millions of yuan](https:\/\/mp.weixin.qq.com\/s\/6x3wtt40t5AMaxCbehROFw) (CNY 100.0M is ~\\$14.3M) in Series B funding from **Shang Qi Capital**, **SAIC Capital**, **Hengxu Capital**, **Wanxiang 123**, **Fortune Capital**, and **Shengli Investment**. The company [recycles lithium-ion batteries](http:\/\/www.keykingtech.com\/) from consumer electronics and electric vehicles to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate. It also processes lithium and nickel-cobalt containing wastes. Funds will be used for construction of new production lines and R\\&D. Based in Leiyang City, China, it was founded in 2016.\n\n**Rongke Power** drew hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\\$14.3M) in Series B funding that included **Jinding Capital**. The company manufactures [all-vanadium redox flow](http:\/\/www.rongkepower.com\/) batteries for long-term energy storage. Funds will be used for product upgrades, capacity expansion, and hiring. Rongke Energy is also planning an IPO. Founded in 2008, it is based in Dalian, China.\n\n**Zhonghai Energy Storage Technology** (**ZhongHaiChuNeng**) raised [hundreds of millions of yuan](https:\/\/mp.weixin.qq.com\/s\/_fvrkKXpwqezswW1EEeo9w) (CNY 100.0M is ~\\$14.3M) in pre-Series A and pre-A+ rounds from **Sequoia Capital China**, **Source Code Capital**, **Matrix Partners China**, and **Crystal Stream Capital**. The startup develops iron-chromium flow batteries for large-scale, long-duration energy storage applications. Funds will be used to expand production capacity and for R\\&D. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2020.\n\n**Zoolnasm Energy Technology**, also known as **Zhongna Energy**, drew over CNY 100.0M (~\\$14.3M) in pre-Series A funding. The startup is developing [sodium-ion batteries](http:\/\/www.zoolnasm.com\/) and materials. It is targeting energy storage, light electric mobility, EVs, and industrial equipment. Based in Suzhou, China, it was founded in 2021.\n\n**StorTera** was awarded a [£5.0M (~\\$6.0M) grant](https:\/\/www.stortera.com\/stortera-secures-5m-funding-to-build-large-scale-demonstrator\/) from the UK’s Net Zero Innovation Portfolio to develop a long-lasting megawatt scale battery that can operate for up to eight hours. StorTera has developed a single liquid flow battery (SLIQ) that can release energy to the grid at times of reduced renewables generation. The startup says the battery, which uses lithium sulfur, will work for 20 years and be fully recyclable at the end of its lifetime. It aims to use recycled materials such as a by-product of the wood industry and reusing sulfur from oil and gas. Founded in 2013, it is based in Edinburgh, UK.\n\n**Rasung New Energy Technology** raised CNY 25.0M (~\\$3.6M) in strategic financing from **Tanac Automation**. The company makes [vacuum drying equipment](http:\/\/www.rasung-tech.com\/) for lithium-ion batteries. Founded in 2012, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\n\n**Nth Cycle** was awarded a [\\$2.2M grant](https:\/\/nthcycle.com\/nth-cycle-awarded-2-15-million-u-s-department-of-energy-grant\/) from the **U.S. Department of Energy**. Nth Cycle’s electro-extraction process recovers critical minerals such as cobalt and nickel from discarded lithium-ion batteries, low-grade ores, and mine site waste using only electricity and carbon filters. The resulting mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP) of nickel and cobalt has more than 98% NiCo content and can be used in production of new lithium-ion batteries. The company also says the electro-extraction process produces much lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to extraction of MHP from ore or traditional recycling processes. Founded in 2017, it is based in Beverly, Massachusetts, USA.\n\n**EneRol Nanotechnologies** drew tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\\$1.4M) in Series A1 funding, following a similar sized round in August 2022. EneRol makes [nanofiber separators for supercapacitors](https:\/\/enerol.com.cn\/) and is expanding to separators for other types of energy storage. Funds will be used for expansion of the supercapacitor battery separator production line, as well as the development of separators for sodium-ion batteries and solid-state batteries. Based in Ningbo, China, it was founded in 2016.\n\n**Weifang Energy Technology** received tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\\$1.4M) in funding from **Jinding Capital**. Weifang Energy develops and produces [sodium-ion batteries](http:\/\/szwfny.com\/). The company says its water-based sodium-ion batteries have an energy density of 100-120Wh\/kg, an 8000-cycle lifetime, a capacity retention rate of more than 70% at -30°C, and cost 40% less in materials compared to lithium batteries. It is initially targeting markets such as energy storage, communication base stations, two-wheelers\/tricycles, and power tools. Founded in 2013, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\n\n**e-TRNL Energy** drew [₹75.0M (~\\$0.8M) in pre-seed funding](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/etrnl-energy_e-trnl-energy-raised-inr-75-crs-pre-seed-activity-7010544323083579393-fGzZ\/) led by **Speciale Invest**, joined by **Micelio Mobility** and **CIIE.CO**. The startup is developing a [battery cell](https:\/\/e-trnl.energy\/) structure it says reduces the cell’s internal resistance, providing better energy efficiency, less waste heat, and faster charging. The technology is chemistry agnostic and can be applied across battery applications, including electric mobility in the Indian climate. Founded in 2021, it is based in Mumbai, India.\n\n**Horizontal Na Energy**, also known as **Chaona New Energy**, received investment from e-commerce company **Meituan**. The startup manufactures [sodium-ion batteries](https:\/\/www.horizontal-na.com\/) and materials including cathode, anode, and electrolytes. It targets electric vehicles, including low-speed vehicles, as well as large-scale energy storage. It currently has a pilot line for materials and an experimental line for battery cells. Founded in 2021, it is based in Huzhou, China.\n\n## Other technologies\n**Reach** raised [\\$30.0M in Series B funding](https:\/\/reachpower.com\/reach-to-deliver-the-first-industrial-scale-wireless-power-solution\/) led by **DCVC** with participation from **Y Combinator**, **Transform VC**, and **Collaborative Fund**. Reach develops wireless power-at-a-distance technology that uses high-efficiency power-beaming circuits, optimization algorithms, and adaptive electromagnetic surfaces to provide hundreds of watts of power, connect point-to-multipoint, and transmit over tens of meters. It is also developing defense-rated systems to deliver higher power over greater distances. Along with powering IoT devices, it is looking to wirelessly charge electric vehicles and drones. “Reach’s mission is to do for power what Wi-Fi has done for data,” said Chris Davlantes, Reach founder and CEO. “Our industrial-scale wireless power networks augment electrical wiring with a flexible layer that can be reconfigured in a split second, giving devices unprecedented mobility and functionality. This new investment will enable us to deliver our high-performance wireless power solutions to provide versatile and intelligent power distribution worldwide.” Founded in 2015, it is based in Redwood City, California, USA.\n\n**Lanxing Software** raised tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\\$1.4M) in Series A financing from **Weizhi Digital Technology** and **Ivy Capital**. The startup provides [supply chain planning](https:\/\/www.lanxingai.com\/), optimization, and traceability software for a range of industries, including electronics. Founded in 2020, it is based in Shanghai, China.\n\n**LiToSim** raised [tens of millions of yuan](http:\/\/www.litosim.com\/news\/i1254.html) (CNY 10.0M is ~\\$1.4M) in funding from **BYD Group**. The startup develops CAE simulation software for applications include aerospace, automotive manufacturing, and electronics. Based in Chongqing, China, it was founded in 2018.\n\n**ShineBlink** drew millions of yuan (CNY 1.0M is ~\\$0.1M) in angel funding from **Star Venture Capital**. The startup makes a low-code [IoT development board](http:\/\/shineblink.com\/) with sensors, communication modules, SDK, and API. It aims to enable users to quickly develop various IoT hardware devices and corresponding apps. Founded in 2021, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\n\n**Mobius Materials** received a [grant](https:\/\/www.einpresswire.com\/article\/602894686\/vipc-awards-1-5-million-in-ccf-grants-to-24-innovative-projects-from-virginia-companies-and-research-universities) from the **Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation**. The company operates a [marketplace](https:\/\/www.mobiusmaterials.com\/) to buy and sell excess chips and electronic components. Parts are checked for authenticity and quality. Based in Richmond, Virginia, USA, it was founded in 2020.\n\n## Table\n| Company | Sector | Subsector | Amount Raised (M, USD) | Funding Type | Headquarters |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| Eswin Material | Materials | Wafers | \\$574.80 | Series C | China |\n| Einride | ADAS & Autonomy | Freight ADAS\/AV | \\$500.00 | Debt, Series C | Sweden |\n| Moore Threads | Chip Design | GPU | \\$215.50 | Series B | China |\n| Group14 Technologies | Batteries | Lithium Silicon | \\$214.00 | Series C | USA |\n| Huachuang New Material | Batteries | Battery Materials | \\$100.40 | Venture | China |\n| Frore Systems | Chip Design | Cooling | \\$100.00 | Series C | USA |\n| Customcells | Batteries | Lithium Ion | \\$63.10 | Series A | Germany |\n| ZincFive | Batteries | Nickel Zinc | \\$54.00 | Series D | USA |\n| Rhino Auto | ADAS & Autonomy | Consumer ADAS\/AV | \\$50.00 | Angel | China |\n| Indie Microelectronics | Auto Components | Auto Chips | \\$43.00 | Series B | China |\n| SafeAI | ADAS & Autonomy | Industrial ADAS\/AV | \\$38.00 | Series B | USA |\n| NeuReality | AI HW | Data Center AI | \\$35.00 | Series A | Israel |\n| Pragmatic Semiconductor | Manufacturing | Flexible Electronics | \\$35.00 | Series C | UK |\n| LeydenJar Technologies | Batteries | Battery Materials | \\$31.70 | Debt | Netherlands |\n| Helm.ai | ADAS & Autonomy | Consumer ADAS\/AV | \\$31.00 | Series C | USA |\n| Reach | Other Tech | Wireless Power | \\$30.00 | Series B | USA |\n| Element Energy | Batteries | Battery Management | \\$28.00 | Series B | USA |\n| Yipeng Energy Technology | Batteries | Lithium Ion | \\$25.80 | Venture | China |\n| 3DSEMI | Packaging | Wafer-Level Packaging | \\$23.70 | Venture | China |\n| EnCharge AI | AI HW | Edge AI, PIM\/PNM | \\$21.70 | Series A | USA |\n| PowerEpi | Materials | Wafers | \\$21.50 | Venture | China |\n| Saphlux Semiconductor Technology | Displays & AR\/VR | Quantum Dot | \\$15.80 | Series B | USA |\n| Ampcera | Batteries | Battery Materials | \\$15.00 | Series A | USA |\n| Siroywe | Chip Design | GPU | \\$14.30 | Series A | China |\n| Haawking | Chip Design | DSP | \\$14.30 | Series A+ | China |\n| Artosyn | AI HW | Edge AI | \\$14.30 | Series C | China |\n| UniSiC Technology | Equipment | Test Equipment | \\$14.30 | Series A | China |\n| Su Chuan Technology | Materials | Glass | \\$14.30 | Venture | China |\n| Weimai Core Materials | Materials | Photoresist | \\$14.30 | Venture | China |\n| Silicon Innovation | AMS | Clock | \\$14.30 | Pre-A | China |\n| CrossChip MicroSystems | AMS | AMS | \\$14.30 | Series A+ | China |\n| Meisi Semiconductor | Power Semi | Converter | \\$14.30 | Series B | China |\n| PolarisIC | Sensors | Optical Sensor | \\$14.30 | Pre-A | China |\n| VicoreTek | Sensors | Optical Sensor | \\$14.30 | Strategic | China |\n| FABU Technology | ADAS & Autonomy | Freight ADAS\/AV | \\$14.30 | Series B2 | China |\n| iHorseAI | ADAS & Autonomy | Consumer ADAS\/AV | \\$14.30 | Series A+ | China |\n| Arkmicro Technologies | Auto Components | Cockpit | \\$14.30 | Series D | China |\n| Zoolnasm Energy Technology | Batteries | Sodium Ion | \\$14.30 | Pre-A | China |\n| Dewo Advanced Automation | Equipment | Packaging Equipment | \\$14.3+ | Series A | China |\n| Macrotest | Equipment | Test Equipment | \\$14.3+ | Series C, C+ | China |\n| Enkris Semiconductor | Materials | Wafers | \\$14.3+ | Series C | China |\n| Hosin Global Electronics | Memory & Storage | Storage | \\$14.3+ | Series A+ | China |\n| AccuSilicon | AMS | AMS | \\$14.3+ | Series F | China |\n| EpicMEMS | Wireless | 5G | \\$14.3+ | Series B | China |\n| AccoPower | Power Semi | MOSFET, IGBT, SiC | \\$14.3+ | Series C | China |\n| InventChip | Power Semi | SiC | \\$14.3+ | Pre-B | China |\n| Fortsense | Sensors | Optical Sensor | \\$14.3+ | Series C1 | China |\n| Genesys Microelectronics | ADAS & Autonomy | Cockpit | \\$14.3+ | Angel+ | China |\n| Qcraft | ADAS & Autonomy | Robotaxi | \\$14.3+ | Series B | China |\n| Keyking Recycling | Batteries | Battery Recycling | \\$14.3+ | Series B | China |\n| Rongke Power | Batteries | Flow Battery | \\$14.3+ | Series B | China |\n| Zhonghai Energy Storage Technology | Batteries | Flow Battery | \\$14.3+ | Pre-A, Pre-A+ | China |\n| Eggtronic | Power Semi | Power Management | \\$12.00 | Series B | Italy |\n| Greenteg | Sensors | Thermal Sensor | \\$10.80 | Venture | Switzerland |\n| Quadric | AI HW | GPNPU | \\$10.00 | Series B | USA |\n| Xscape Photonics | Photonics | Networking | \\$10.00 | Seed | USA |\n| PhiGent Robotics | ADAS & Autonomy | Consumer ADAS\/AV | \\$10.0+ | Series A+ | China |\n| DarwinAI | Equipment | Inspection | \\$6.00 | Venture | Canada |\n| StorTera | Batteries | Flow Battery | \\$6.00 | Grant | UK |\n| Lidrotec | Equipment | Dicing | \\$5.30 | Series A | Germany |\n| U-MAP | Materials | Thermal | \\$5.20 | Venture | Japan |\n| EPowerlabs | Auto Components | Auto Modules | \\$5.10 | Seed, Grant | Spain |\n| Phlux Technology | Sensors | Lidar | \\$4.90 | Seed | UK |\n| Baum Design Systems | EDA | Power Analysis | \\$3.90 | Series A | South Korea |\n| Rasung New Energy Technology | Batteries | Battery Equipment | \\$3.60 | Strategic | China |\n| Syenta | Equipment | 3D Printing | \\$2.50 | Seed | Australia |\n| eoSemi | Wireless | TCXO | \\$2.40 | Series A | UK |\n| Nth Cycle | Batteries | Battery Recycling | \\$2.20 | Grant | USA |\n| Gona Semiconductor Technology | Equipment | Materials Handling | \\$1.40 | Venture | China |\n| Fluence Technology | Equipment | Laser Equipment | \\$1.10 | Venture | Poland |\n| Goldenscope Tech | Equipment | Inspection | \\$1.4+ | Series A+ | China |\n| KyLitho | Manufacturing | Lithography | \\$1.4+ | Series A | China |\n| Saimai Measurement and Control | Equipment | Test Equipment | \\$1.4+ | Pre-A | China |\n| Shangxin Jinggong New Material Technology | Materials | Thermal | \\$1.4+ | Venture | China |\n| Comoro Technology | Wireless | Navigation | \\$1.4+ | Angel | China |\n| Senmu Leishi Technology | Power Semi | Power Management | \\$1.4+ | Venture | China |\n| Trimitec | Power Semi | Power Management | \\$1.4+ | Series A+ | China |\n| Microparity | Sensors | Optical Sensor | \\$1.4+ | Pre-A+ | China |\n| Artizan Optical Crystal | Displays & AR\/VR | Waveguides & Lenses | \\$1.4+ | Series A | China |\n| MotionSilicon | Auto Components | MCU | \\$1.4+ | Pre-A | China |\n| Senfoto Technology | Auto Components | Lidar | \\$1.4+ | Series A | China |\n| EneRol Nanotechnologies | Batteries | Supercapacitor | \\$1.4+ | Series A1 | China |\n| Weifang Energy Technology | Batteries | Sodium Ion | \\$1.4+ | Venture | China |\n| Lanxing Software | Other Tech | Supply Chain | \\$1.4+ | Venture | China |\n| LiToSim | Other Tech | CAD\/CAE | \\$1.4+ | Venture | China |\n| e-TRNL Energy | Batteries | Battery Packaging | \\$0.80 | Pre-Seed | India |\n| ShineBlink | Other Tech | IoT | \\$0.1+ | Angel | China |\n| CIX Technology | Chip Design | CPU | Undisclosed | Pre-A+ | China |\n| Fortify | Equipment | 3D Printing | Undisclosed | Strategic | USA |\n| Laplace Energy Technology | Equipment | CVD | Undisclosed | Venture | China |\n| PIQS | Equipment | Inspection | Undisclosed | Series B | China |\n| Starmask | Manufacturing | Photomask | Undisclosed | Pre-IPO | China |\n| Talents & Technology | Manufacturing | CIM\/MES | Undisclosed | Series A | China |\n| MaxOne Semiconductor | Test | Probe Cards | Undisclosed | Series D | China |\n| Hyperion Technology | Materials | Thermal | Undisclosed | Series A+ | China |\n| LingGas | Materials | Gases | Undisclosed | Series B | China |\n| Chipanalog Microelectronics | AMS | AMS | Undisclosed | Series C+ | China |\n| Geener Microelectronics | Power Semi | MOSFET, IGBT, SiC | Undisclosed | Pre-A | China |\n| HIIC Semi | Power Semi | MOSFET, IGBT | Undisclosed | Series A+ | China |\n| Siptory | Power Semi | ESD | Undisclosed | Venture | China |\n| Yegrand Smart | Sensors | Lidar | Undisclosed | Pre-A | China |\n| Black Sesame Technologies | ADAS & Autonomy | Consumer ADAS\/AV | Undisclosed | Strategic | China |\n| Benewake | Auto Components | Lidar | Undisclosed | Series C | China |\n| Leadrive Technology | Auto Components | Auto Modules | Undisclosed | Series C+ | China |\n| Horizontal Na Energy | Batteries | Sodium Ion | Undisclosed | Venture | China |\n| Mobius Materials | Other Tech | Supply Chain | Undisclosed | Grant | USA |\n## Funds & investors\nVC firm **Mayfield** is [partnering](https:\/\/siliconcatalyst.com\/mayfield-and-silicon-catalyst-form-alliance-to-fuel-semiconductor-startup-innovation) with semiconductor hardware startup incubator and accelerator **Silicon Catalyst** to provide mentoring and invest \\$150K in the majority of seed stage companies admitted to Silicon Catalyst’s program. It will also evaluate the startups for follow-on investments. “Furthermore, this will allow startups to hit the ground running in conjunction with free shuttle runs, design tools and IP from our more than 60 in-kind partners which include TSMC, Synopsys and ARM,” said Pete Rodriguez, Silicon Catalyst CEO.\n\n**FORWARD.one** [closed](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/forward-one_venturecapital-hightech-technology-activity-7010596451323912192-js_x\/) its Fund II at €145.0M (~\\$153.7M). The fund will focus on early-stage European deep tech startups and aims to provide investments between €1-20M, particularly to companies in the Netherlands, Germany, and Scandinavia. Chips, quantum computing, robotics, consumer electronics, smart industry, and climate tech fall within the fund’s target sectors.\n\n**Xiopm Holdings** [received](https:\/\/www.xiopmh.com\/1939.html) CNY 947.0M (~\\$135.7M) from **Shaanxi Investment Capital** and **Xi’an Investment Holding**. Xiopm Holdings provides incubation and financing to optoelectronic and photonic chip companies, collaborating with the Xi’an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. It also operates an optoelectronics manufacturing park in Xi’an, China, to help companies move from the design and development stage to experimental test and pilot production.\n\n**Baltic Sandbox Ventures** raised €10.0M (~\\$10.7M) for its [first fund](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/baltic-sandbox-ventures_we-are-pleased-to-announce-the-launch-of-activity-7008871751610720256-v0Lk\/), which invest in early-stage deep tech and life sciences startups in central and eastern Europe, particularly Lithuania and the Baltics. It will provide funding at accelerator, pre-seed, and seed stages to companies in areas that include nanotechnology, material science, and high-performance computing software. It ultimately targets €13.0M (~\\$13.8M) for the first fund.\n\n**BRV Capital**, a tech-focused growth equity arm of **BlueRun Ventures**, [launched](https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/brv-capital-announces-launch-of-mobility-fund-i-enabling-new-markets-to-capture-the-momentum-of-electronic-vehicle-production-301702553.html) a new Mobility Fund to invest in the electric vehicle ecosystem and supply chains. “This expands our network within the EV ecosystem to help enable key component manufacturers and battery producers to accelerate and solidify new supply chain construction,” said Kwan Yoon, CIO of BRV Capital.\n\nThe **European Union’s** EuroHPC Joint Undertaking [plans](https:\/\/eurohpc-ju.europa.eu\/framework-partnership-agreement-fpa-developing-large-scale-european-initiative-high-performance_en) to spend up to €270.0M (~\\$286.7M) on a project focused on building high-performance computers based on RISC-V hardware and software.\n\n## AI applications\nHere are some of the largest rounds of the month for companies using AI in products and services:\n\n- **Dataiku** raised \\$200.0M in Series F for its platform for design, deployment, and management of AI applications.\n- **Zappi** raised \\$170.0M for its market research software that uses AI to test out a brand’s new marketing campaign or product.\n- **CoreWeave** raised \\$100.0M for its specialized cloud for large-scale GPU-accelerated workloads.\n- **SiBionics** raised \\$71.7M in Series D for development of implantable medical devices and medical imaging AI.\n- **Shield AI** raised \\$60.0M in Series E for AI pilots and autonomous drone swarms for military and defense.\n\n*Tags:* [37 Interactive Entertainment](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/tag\/37-interactive-entertainment\/) [3DSEMI](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/tag\/3dsemi\/) [Abacon Capital](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/tag\/abacon-capital\/) [AccoPower](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/tag\/accopower\/) 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The AI hardware startups returned in December, including one promising a unified architecture for all software and machine learning processing and another building charge-based in-memory computing chips. Of course, all these chips get hot. One company newly emerged from stealth promises a way to take care of the heat problem in laptops and is drawing attention from some major players.\n\nPlus, power analysis, flexible electronics, additive manufacturing, and more in this look at 106 companies that collectively raised \\$2.8 billion in December 2022.\n\n- [Summary table](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Table)\n- [Chip design](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Chip-design)\n- [AI hardware](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#AI-hardware)\n- [EDA](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#EDA)\n- [Manufacturing & equipment](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Manufacturing-equipment)\n- [Packaging](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Packaging)\n- [Test, measurement, inspection](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Test-measurement-inspection)\n- [Materials](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Materials)\n- [Memory & storage](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Memory-storage)\n- [Analog & mixed signal](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Analog-mixed-signal)\n- [Wireless](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Wireless)\n- [Power devices](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Power-devices)\n- [Photonics](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Photonics)\n- [Sensors](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Sensors)\n- [Displays & AR\/VR](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Displays-AR-VR)\n- [ADAS & autonomy](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#ADAS-autonomy)\n- [Auto components](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Auto-components)\n- [Batteries](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Batteries)\n- [Other technologies](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/startup-funding-december-2022\/#Other-tech)\n- [Previous reports](https:\/\/semiengineering.com\/business-news-startups\/)\n## Chip design\n**Moore Threads** raised [CNY 1,500.0M (~\\$215.5M) in Series B funding](https:\/\/www.mthreads.com\/news\/79) led by **China Mobile Digital New Economy Industry Fund** and **Hexie Health Insurance**, joined by **Dianshi Capital**. Moore Threads develops multi-functional GPUs and graphics cards for the high-end gaming market as well as for 3D rendering, video processing, and HPC applications such as telecommunications, finance, scientific workloads, and AI. The GPUs are based on the company’s self-developed Metacomputing Unified System Architecture (MUSA). Funds will be used for product iteration, architecture innovation, and other R\\&D. Founded in 2020, it is based in Beijing, China.\n\n**Frore Systems** emerged from stealth with \\$100.0M in Series C funding from **Qualcomm Ventures**, **Mayfield Fund**, **Addition**, and **Clear Ventures**. Frore Systems develops [solid-state cooling chips](https:\/\/www.froresystems.com\/) that aim to replace fans in consumer electronics with a MEMS-based device that incorporates piezoelectric layers, electrodes, and a diaphragm. The startup says its active cooling solutions remove more heat than fans, enabling notebooks to run up to 2X faster while being audibly silent and allowing creation of thinner, dustproof devices. It will also work with Intel on incorporating the technology into high-end laptops using Intel processors. Founded in 2018, it is based in San Jose, California, USA.\n\n**Siroywe**, also known as **Deep Stream Micro**, drew CNY 100.0M (~\\$14.3M) in Series A funding from **Xingwang Investment**, **Shunrong Auto Parts**, and **Z\\&Y Capital**. The startup is developing high-performance [GPU chips](http:\/\/www.siroywe.com.cn\/), with several lines planned for applications such as 3D rendering, image processing, VR, AI, data centers, and HPC. Funds will be used to accelerate product development. It plans to tape out it first chips soon. Founded in 2021, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\n\n**Haawking** drew [nearly CNY 100.0M (~\\$14.3M) in Series A+ funding](https:\/\/mp.weixin.qq.com\/s?__biz=Mzg5NDExMTY1NQ==&mid=2247488186&idx=1&sn=3a353e3957568f978f2017d6d0b7324d&chksm=c025c872f75241642bf442b7ef7bd21d0d014c257d4f8fe219b81ae27975d428e885fbbdd572&token=859256264&lang=zh_CN#rd) led by **Skyworth Investment**, joined by **Sequoia Capital China**, **Unity Ventures**, **Ginlong Technologies**, and **Huajin Capital**. Haawking designs [digital signal processors](http:\/\/www.haawking.com\/) (DSPs) using the RISC-V ISA. It targets markets such as white goods, motor drivers, digital power supply, photovoltaics and energy storage, and new energy vehicles. Funds will be used for chip production and R\\&D. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2019.\n\n**CIX Technology** received pre-Series A+ financing from **GF Qianhe Investment**. CIX is developing [intelligent CPU SoCs and computing solutions](https:\/\/www.cixtech.com\/) compatible with the Arm instruction set and focused on performance and efficiency. It targets high-end tablet computers, notebooks, desktops, AR\/VR, and automotive cockpits. Its first product is expected to be released in 2023. Funds will be used for R\\&D and market expansion. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2021 and has raised over \\$100M to date.\n\n## AI hardware\n**NeuReality** raised [\\$35.0M in Series A funding](https:\/\/www.neureality.ai\/pressrelease\/israeli-ai-startup-neureality-raises-35m-series-a-to-bring-its-novel-inferencing-chip-to-the-market\/) led by **Samsung Ventures**, **Cardumen Capital**, **Varana Capital**, **OurCrowd**, and **XT Hitech**, with participation from **SK Hynix**, **Cleveland Avenue**, **Korean Investment Partners**, **StoneBridge**, and **Glory Ventures**. NeuReality makes purpose-built AI platforms optimized for deep learning inference use cases such as computer vision, natural language processing, and recommendation engines in data centers and near-edge on-premises locations. The startup says its Network Addressable Processing Units (NAPU) reduce the dependency on CPUs, NICs, and PCI switches and moves simple but critical data path functions from software to hardware. NeuReality claims its upcoming chip improves the utilization of AI compute resources that are currently deployed by removing existing system bottlenecks, lowering the latency of AI operations, and saving in overall system cost and power consumption. The company also provides software and runtime libraries to accelerate AI deployment. The fundraising will support deployment its inference solutions in 2023. Founded in 2019, the company is based in Caesarea, Israel, and has raised \\$48M to date.\n\n**EnCharge AI** emerged from stealth with [\\$21.7M in Series A financing](https:\/\/enchargeai.com\/2022\/12\/14\/encharge-ai-news-item\/) led by **Anzu Partners** with participation from **AlleyCorp**, **Scout Ventures**, **Silicon Catalyst Angels**, **Schams Ventures**, **E14 Fund**, and **Alumni Ventures**. EnCharge is developing an AI platform using charge-based in-memory computing technology that it claims provides orders-of-magnitude higher compute efficiency and density compared to current digital AI accelerators. It says test chips and hardware can achieve over 150 TOPS\/W for 8-b compute, making it suitable for power, energy, and space constrained applications at the edge. Funds will be used to further develop and commercialize its semiconductor hardware and software stack. Based on technology developed at Princeton University, it was founded in 2022 and is based in Santa Clara, California, USA.\n\n**Artosyn** raised over CNY 100.0M (~\\$14.3M) in Series C funding led by **Hefei Industry Investment Group**. Artosyn develops [edge AI](http:\/\/www.artosyn.cn\/), intelligent vision, and wireless audio\/video transmission SoCs for applications including drones, security, automotive, and consumer electronics. It recently released a 150MHz-7GHz full-band wireless communication SoC. Funds will be used for hiring, R\\&D, production line expansion, and market expansion. Founded in 2011, it is based in Hefei, China.\n\n**Quadric** added [\\$10.0M in equity and debt financing to its Series B round](https:\/\/quadric.io\/news\/quadric-announces-completion-of-series-b-funding%EF%BF%BC\/) with new investment from **Xerox Ventures** and **Mesh Ventures**, bringing the round to \\$31.0M. Quadric offers general purpose neural processing unit (GPNPU) processor IP. The GPNPU architecture blends the machine learning performance characteristics of a neural processing accelerator with the full C++ programmability of a modern digital signal processor (DSP). It can handle matrix and vector operations and scalar (control) code in one execution pipeline to provide one unified architecture for machine learning inference plus pre-and-post processing. “Quadric has taken a software first approach and has created a unique unified architecture that allows for all software and machine learning processing to be done on a single chip, eliminating latency and bandwidth bottlenecks,” said Dean Mai, investment director at Xerox Ventures. Veerbhan Kheterpal, co-founder and CEO of Quadric, noted how the funds would be used: “We are rapidly ramping up our commercial teams to engage customers and continuing to expand our top-notch engineering organization to deliver our GPNPU and our world-class software tools for application development.” Based in Burlingame, California, USA, it was founded in 2017.\n\n## EDA\n**Baum Design Systems** raised ₩5,000.0M (~\\$3.9M) in Series A funding from **LB Investment**. Baum develops [power modeling and analysis](https:\/\/www.baum-ds.com\/) software for SoC design, including software\/hardware co-design and power profiling, IP power modeling, power sign off, security vulnerability identification, and IR drop analysis. Founded in 2013, it is based in Seoul, South Korea.\n\n## Manufacturing & equipment\n**Pragmatic Semiconductor** added [\\$35.0M to its Series C round](https:\/\/www.pragmaticsemi.com\/newsroom\/press-releases\/pragmatic-increases-series-c-funding-to-125-million\/) with participation from new investors **British Patient Capital**, **In-Q-Tel**, **Prosperity7 Ventures**, and **Maven Capital Partners**, bringing the round to \\$125.0M. Pragmatic manufactures flexible electronics for IoT devices, using thin-film semiconductors it says are cheaper and faster to produce than silicon chips. It offers foundry services, deployment of its fabrication equipment at customer sites through a Fab-as-a-Service model, and a line of ultra-low-cost RFID devices. “We continue to see growing investor and customer interest in affordable solutions for digitization and control of supply chains, reinforced by government initiatives such as the recent EU legislation regarding Digital Product Passports,” said Erik Langaker, chair of Pragmatic. Funds will be used to accelerate expansion plans, including a second fabrication line at a new campus. Founded in 2021, it is based in Cambridge, UK.\n\n**Lidrotec** raised [€5.0M (~\\$5.3M) in Series A funding](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/lidrotec_lidrotec-lidrotec-literallycuttingedge-activity-7009496999037128704-5ot5\/) from **GOOSE Capital**, **Gründerfonds Ruhr**, **Luminate Accelerator**, **Onsight Ventures**, **TiE Angels Texas**, **Sivas Asset Management**, **Sivotec**, **CRC Ventures**, **Industry Consulting Strobl**, and individual investor **Toni Schlegel**. Lidrotec has developed a [wafer-dicing laser technology](https:\/\/www.lidrotec.de\/en\/) for the semiconductor industry. It uses liquids in the laser processing zone, which cool and rinse wafers while the laser cuts out the chips. The startup claims this produces thinner cuts with higher precision, no damages to the material, clean surfaces without debris, and higher processing speeds without needing to adapt the production process. Founded in 2019, it is based in Bochum, Germany.\n\n**Syenta** raised [AUD 3.7M (~\\$2.5M) in seed funding](https:\/\/www.blackbird.vc\/blog\/investment-notes-syenta) from **Blackbird Ventures**, **Jelix Ventures**, and **Brindabella Capital**. Syenta has developed a method for [3D printing of multi-material electronics](https:\/\/www.syenta.com.au\/) such as sensors, photovoltaics, batteries, PCBs, antennas, and flexible printed electronics. The startup’s equipment, which fits inside a box that can sit on a coffee table, can print metals (copper, nickel, silver, gold), conductive polymers (PEDOT, polyaniline, polypyrrole), semiconductor materials (molybdenum oxide, zinc telluride), and epoxy insulators. Funds will support technical development, delivery of printers to early customers, and hiring. Founded in 2020, it is based in Acton, Australia.\n\n**Goldenscope Tech**, also known as **Jinjing Technology**, received tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\\$1.4M) in a Series A+ round led by **Lightspeed China Partners**, joined by **CDH Investments**, **Fortune Capital**, **TigerYeah Capital**, and others. The startup builds cathode fluorescence imaging systems and spectral detection systems. Alongside uses in numerous scientific fields, they can be used in the semiconductor industry to detect device defects, improve raw material processes, and conduct IC failure analysis. In the future, it plans to expand to electron microscope peripheral products such as an ultrafast cathode fluorescence system, transmission electron microscope cathode fluorescence system, and low-temperature electron microscopy. Funds will be used to open a new R\\&D office. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2018 and raised over CNY 100M in 2022.\n\n**KyLitho** drew tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\\$1.4M) in Series A financing from **Infinity Capital**, **Meihua Venture Capital**, and **Panstar Asset Management**. The startup provides a thick-film lithography process for manufacturing integrated passive devices. Founded in 2017, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\n\n**Gona Semiconductor Technology** raised around CNY 10.0M (~\\$1.4M) from **West Shanghai**. Gona Semi makes [wafer handling equipment](http:\/\/www.gona-semi.com\/), including Equipment Front End Module (EFEM), wafer sorter, wafer loading system, and open cassette stage. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2020.\n\n**Fluence Technology** raised €1.0M (~\\$1.1M) in funding from **JR Holding**. The startup makes [femtosecond lasers](https:\/\/fluence.technology\/) based on all-fiber optic technology that can be used in manufacturing consumer electronics, polymers, semiconductors, and LEDs. It also has applications in biophotonics and medicine. Founded in 2016, it is based in Warsaw, Poland.\n\n**Fortify** received a [strategic investment](https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2022\/12\/13\/2572991\/0\/en\/Fortify-Receives-Strategic-Investment-From-Lockheed-Martin-Ventures.html) from **Lockheed Martin Ventures**. Fortify provides an [additive manufacturing platform](https:\/\/3dfortify.com\/) for complex structures with unique mechanical, electrical, thermal, and electromagnetic properties. The funds will be used for process and material development of additive manufacturing of RF devices. “The high-frequency communication space around RF is exploding with growth. This is not only in aerospace, but also in commercial 5G, satellite communications, autonomous vehicle sensors, and IoT,” said Lawrence Ganti, Fortify CEO. “Each of Lockheed Martin’s business areas have been adopting additive technologies for mission-critical systems at an aggressive rate. We’ve built and tested cutting-edge antenna and radar systems that are great examples of how additive can create unique value in aerospace, defense, and communications.” Founded in 2016, it is based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.\n\n**Laplace Energy Technology** received new financing from **China Life Science and Technology Innovation Fund** and **Yunhao Capital**. Laplace makes [equipment](http:\/\/en.laplace-tech.cn\/) for semiconductors and photovoltaic manufacturing. Its products include equipment for low pressure chemical vapor deposition, plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition, atomic layer deposition, ultra-high temperature annealing and oxidization, diffusion furnaces, and low pressure horizontal diffusion systems. Based in Shenzhen, China, it was founded in 2016.\n\n**Starmask**, also known as **Longtu Photo Mask**, raised [pre-IPO financing](http:\/\/www.starmask.net\/index.php\/News\/view\/id\/81) from **Silan Ventures** and others. The company makes photomasks. It currently offers precisions down to 130nm for ICs and also provides photomasks for power semiconductors and MEMS. Funds will be used for construction of a new manufacturing facility. Founded in 2010, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\n\n**Talents & Technology** raised [Series A financing](https:\/\/mp.weixin.qq.com\/s?__biz=MzAxNzcwOTMwNw==&mid=2650488861&idx=1&sn=de74c332249c4a053d8edcb02a8a776c&chksm=83ee8189b499089f894c615a3b23c20c6e696049789cecc1078664b48c6f08d91becc177bd31#rd) that included **CasStar**. The company provides [manufacturing operation management software](https:\/\/www.unicoresoft.com\/) for battery, semiconductor, and other advanced manufacturing industries. Its products include manufacturing execution software (MES), laboratory information management system (LIMS), quality management system (QMS), and an R\\&D big data analysis system. Founded in 2009, it is based in Liyang, China.\n\n## Packaging\n**3DSEMI** raised CNY 165.0M (~\\$23.7M) in financing from the **Guangdong Semiconductor and Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund**, **Guangzhou Industrial Investment Group**, and **Zengcheng Industrial Investment**. The company provides wafer-level packaging services. Founded in 2022, it is based in Guangzhou, China.\n\n**Dewo Advanced Automation** (DAA) raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\\$14.3M) in Series A funding from **Shanshan Group**, **Hiway Capital**, **QF Capital**, and others. DAA makes high speed, high precision [wire bonding machines](http:\/\/www.daa-inc.com\/) for IC and LED packaging. Funds will be used for R\\&D, production line upgrades, and marketing. Founded in 2012, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\n\n## Test, measurement & inspection\n**Macrotest** raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\\$14.3M) in Series C and C+ funding from **BYD Group**, **Yunjin Capital**, **Beyond Moore Fund**, and others. Macrotest makes semiconductor [test equipment](http:\/\/www.macrotest.com.cn\/) including ATE and test boards for high-speed digital, high-voltage and high-current analog, mixed-signal, and RF ICs. Founded in 2018, it is based in Nanjing, China.\n\n**UniSiC Technology**, also known as **Chenxin Technology**, closed a CNY 100.0M (~\\$14.3M) Series A round led by **Summitview Capital**. UniSiC develops [test and analysis systems](http:\/\/www.unisic-tech.com\/) for silicon carbide (SiC) devices, from SiC wafers to power modules. Alongside test equipment, it offers a SiC CT high-voltage generator, integrated X-ray source, and MRI gradient power amplifier, as well as SiC power modules for applications including automotive and medical devices. Funds will be used for R\\&D and mass production of test equipment and medical SiC power components. Founded in 2020, it is based in Shanghai, China.\n\n**DarwinAI** raised [\\$6.0M in financing](https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20221215005002\/en) led by **BDC Capital** with participation from new and existing investors. DarwinAI provides a [visual quality inspection](https:\/\/darwinai.com\/) system for PCBs that combines AI with proprietary optics, custom hardware, and a large PCB dataset. “By making it straightforward to deploy inspection units and analyze data, clients can install them in novel locations and enable completely new capabilities such as returned product verification, process auditing and retrospective quality inspection,” said Sheldon Fernandez, CEO of DarwinAI. The new funding will enable the company to make the system more robust for mass market deployment and ramp up hardware production. Founded in 2017, it is based in Waterloo, Canada.\n\n**Saimai Measurement and Control** drew tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\\$1.4M) in pre-Series A funding led by **Addor Capital**. The company provides [testing systems and services for RF and microwave components](http:\/\/www.semi-mile.com\/en\/), frequency source components, frequency conversion components, digital receiver components, RF and microwave signal generation components, RF microwave transceivers, and high bandwidth vector modulation and analysis. Founded in 2021, it is based in Suzhou, China.\n\n**MaxOne Semiconductor** closed Series D+ funding led by **Fosun Capital** and **Lanhor Capital**. MaxOne offers IC wafer test [probe cards](http:\/\/www.maxonesemi.com\/) including 3D MEMS vertical probe cards and RF MEMS vertical probe cards. Funds will be used for R\\&D and construction of production lines. Based in Suzhou, China, it was founded in 2015.\n\n**PIQS** received [Series B funding](http:\/\/www.piqs.com\/NewsStd_551.html) led by **Guosen Capital** and **Green Pine Capital Partners**. PIQS provides laser profilers and 2D and 3D visual inspection systems for PCBs, consumer electronics, batteries, automotive parts, and other industries. Based in Shenzhen, China, it was founded in 2013.\n\n## Materials\n**Eswin** **Material**, a division of **Eswin Technology**, raised [nearly CNY 4,000.0M (~\\$574.8M) in Series C funding](http:\/\/www.eswin.com\/index.php\/news\/newsinfo\/86.html) led by **China National Building Material**, joined by investors including **Source Code Capital**, **Yufu Holding Group**, **Financial Street Group**, **Shang Qi Capital**, **SDIC Venture Capital**, **Hudson Capital**, **GF Venture Capital**, **China Life Private Equity Investment**, **Zhongji Investment**, **Puyao Capital**, and **China Development Bank Capital**. Eswin Material produces 12-inch monocrystalline silicon polished wafers and epitaxial wafers. Current monthly production capacity is 300,000 pieces, which is expected to reach 1 million pieces per month at completion of its current expansion. The company says its production capacity has been sold for the next three years. Eswin Technology also makes IoT chips and offers packaging and testing services, including wafer gold bump processing, wafer testing, grinding, cutting, packaging, and final testing. Founded in 2016, it is based in Beijing, China.\n\n**PowerEpi** drew [CNY 150.0M (~\\$21.5M) in financing](https:\/\/www.sslab.org.cn\/news\/newsdetail?id=221205135859724604CF7A1EF) led by **SDIC Venture Capital** and **Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory**, joined by **Leaguer Capital**, **Shenzhen Capital Group**, **China Capital Management**, and **Glory Ventures**. The startup manufactures silicon carbide (SiC) epitaxial wafers. Funds will be used for R\\&D and production capacity expansion. Founded in 2020 to commercialize research from Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, it is based in Dongguan, China.\n\n**Enkris Semiconductor** raised [hundreds of millions of yuan](http:\/\/www.enkris.com\/index.php?c=show&id=140) (CNY 100.0M is ~\\$14.3M) in Series C financing led by **Nio Capital** and **DragonBall Capital**, joined by **Xinke Capital**, **China Renaissance**, **GoerTek**, and **37 Interactive Entertainment**. Enkris Semiconductor offers [GaN epitaxial materials](http:\/\/en.enkris.com\/) for power electronics, micro-LED, and microwave RF applications. Its products include GaN-on-Silicon, GaN-on-SiC, GaN-on-Sapphire, and GaN-on-GaN epi wafers in various sizes, including 300mm. Based in Suzhou, China, it was founded in 2012.\n\n**Su Chuan Technology** raised CNY 100.0M (~\\$14.3M) in funding. The startup makes ultra-thin [flexible glass](https:\/\/www.s-utg.com\/en\/index.html) for flexible and rollable displays, foldable smartphones, and flexible sensors. It is currently focused on 0.03mm, 0.05mm, and 0.07mm glass and plans to offer a range of different fold types. Based in Nantong, China, it was founded in 2020.\n\n**Weimai Core Materials** drew CNY 100.0M (~\\$14.3M) in funding from **Hefei Industry Investment Group**, **Beyond Moore Fund**, **Jinbang Capital**, and others. The startup manufactures materials for ArF, KrF, and I-line photoresists, including photoacid generators, photoinitiators, bottom anti-reflective coating (BARC) layers, and zirconium-based precursors. Funds will be used for mass production and R\\&D. Founded in 2021, it is based in Suzhou, China.\n\n**U-MAP** raised [700\\.0M yen (~\\$5.2M) in funding](https:\/\/umap-corp.com\/news\/%E6%96%B0%E7%B4%A0%E6%9D%90%E3%81%AE%E9%87%8F%E7%94%A3%E8%B2%A9%E5%A3%B2%E9%96%8B%E5%A7%8B%E3%81%AB%E5%90%91%E3%81%91%E3%81%A67%E5%84%84%E5%86%86%E3%81%AE%E8%B3%87%E9%87%91%E8%AA%BF%E9%81%94%E3%82%92) from **Real Tech Holdings**, **Kyoto University Innovation Capital**, **Chukyo Yushi**, **Aichi Capital**, **Seiko Epson Corporation**, and **Global Brain Corporation**. U-MAP has developed a [thermal conductivity additive](https:\/\/umap-corp.com\/en\/) based on fibrous aluminum nitride single crystals to improve the heat removal performance of ceramics, resin, and rubber materials used in electronics devices, including consumer electronics, automobiles, energy storage, communications, and aerospace. It says its material provides up to 4x the heat conduction capability compared to standard thermal additives with increased tensile strength, reduced brittleness, and extended thermal tolerance. Funds will be used to start mass production. It also plans to start producing aluminum nitride substrates using its material in 2024, followed by high thermal conductivity resin products such as heat dissipation sheets in 2025. A spin out from Nagoya University founded in 2016, it is based in Nagoya, Japan.\n\n**Shangxin Jinggong New Material Technology** received tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\\$1.4M) in funding from **Hefei Industry Investment Group** and others. The company produces diamond-copper heat sinks for electronic packaging and high-end sputtering targets using spark plasma sintering. It also makes anode target discs for CT machines. Funds will be used for purchasing equipment, R\\&D, and marketing. Based in Hefei, China, it was founded in 2021.\n\n**Hyperion Technology** raised Series A+ financing from **Topping Capital**. The startup manufactures [conductive silver pastes](http:\/\/www.hyperionchina.com\/), conductive silver glue for semiconductor packaging, and electronic ink for use in flexible circuits and touch displays. Funds will be used to upgrade and expand production lines as well as for R\\&D and hiring. Founded in 2016, it is based in Beijing, China.\n\n**LingGas** drew Series B financing from **CDB Technology Venture Capital**, **Guofang Capital**, **Lianhe Capital**, and **Stony Creek Capital**. The company provides [specialty gases](http:\/\/en.linggas.com\/) for manufacturing ICs, displays, photovoltaics, and optical fibers. Founded in 2018, it is based in Beijing, China.\n\n## Memory & storage\n**Hosin Global Electronics** raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\\$14.3M) in Series A+ financing from **Kunqiao Capital**, **China Innovative Capital Management**, and **Guoyuan Innovation Investment**, its third round in 2022. Hosin Global offers a range of [storage and memory devices](http:\/\/en.hosinglobal.com\/), including USB flash drives, eMMC\/UFS, DRAM, SPI NAND, SSD, and SD cards. Funds will be used for new product development. Founded in 2018, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\n\n## Analog & mixed signal\n**AccuSilicon** raised [hundreds of millions of yuan](https:\/\/mp.weixin.qq.com\/s?__biz=MzU0OTExODg4OQ==&mid=2247484818&idx=1&sn=f44d906174b96e41d7d0d8aabcdc87f2) (CNY 100.0M is ~\\$14.3M) in Series F funding from **SDIC Venture Capital**. The company makes [analog and mixed-signal chips](http:\/\/www.accusilicon.com\/), including analog switches for USB Type-C and MIPI D-PHY, overvoltage protection chips, ADC\/DAC, DSP, clock driver\/amplifier and clock generator chips, crystal oscillators, and integrated modules. It primarily targets smartphones and audio\/video equipment, and additionally offers development services. Funds will be used for R\\&D and hiring. Based in Guangzhou, China, it was founded in 2014.\n\n**Silicon Innovation**, also known as **Dianke Xingtuo**, raised over CNY 100.0M (~\\$14.3M) in pre-Series A financing led by **Highlight Capital**, joined by **Glory Ventures**, **Rising Investments**, and **Xingrui Capital**. This is the startup’s third round in the space of a year. Silicon Innovation offers [analog and mixed-signal chips](https:\/\/www.silicon-innovation-cd.com\/), including clocks, interfaces, and power management. Among its products is a 10-channel output clock buffer chip that supports the 32Gbps PCIe5.0 specification, a spread spectrum clock generator, and a retimer that also supports PCIe 5.0. It mainly targets the data center and server market. Based in Chengdu, China, it was founded in 2019.\n\n**CrossChip MicroSystems** raised nearly CNY 100.0M (~\\$14.3M) in Series A+ financing from **Sungrow Power**, **CDHT Investment**, and **China Fortune-Tech Capital**. CrossChip provides Hall effect sensor, magnetic resistance sensor, current sensor, motor driver, LED driver, and power management chips. Applications include photovoltaic inverters, industrial control, and automotive. Funds will be used for R\\&D, particularly focusing on development of automotive chips. Founded in 2013, it is based in Chengdu, China.\n\n**Chipanalog Microelectronics** raised Series C+ financing from **SAIC Motor** and **Shang Qi Capital**. The company makes [analog and mixed-signal chips](http:\/\/e.chipanalog.com\/) including isolation, interfaces, high-performance analog, driver, and power chips for industrial and automotive electronics markets. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2016.\n\n## Wireless\n**EpicMEMS**, also known as **Kaiyuan Communications**, raised [hundreds of millions of yuan](http:\/\/www.epicmems.com\/news\/39) (CNY 100.0M is ~\\$14.3M) in Series B funding led by **Huacheng Venture Capital** and **Hui Capital**, joined by **Shunwei Capital**, **Xiamen Venture Capital**, **Hua Partners**, **Shenzhen Venture Capital**, and **Oriental Fortune Capital**. EpicMEMS produces RF front-end [BAW filters](http:\/\/www.epicmems.com\/), receiving modules, antenna solutions, and an integrated module with high-performance filters, duplexers, multiplexers, power amplifiers, RF switches, and low noise amplifiers. It focuses on 4G\/5G applications. Funds will be used for marketing, expanding filter products, and developing RF modules. Founded in 2018, it is based in Xiamen, China.\n\n**eoSemi** raised [£2.0M (~\\$2.4M) in Series A funding](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/eosemi-raises-further-2m-investment-deliver-next-generation-\/) led by **Capital-E**. The company develops high performing [digitally compensated TCXOs](https:\/\/www.eosemi.com\/) (temperature compensated crystal oscillators) based on a 65nm pure CMOS process for broadband wireless equipment. “A combination of the silicon technology, careful design, digital compensation schemes and calibration ensures world beating performance” said Steve Cliffe, CEO of eoSemi. “Specifically; industry leading phase noise of 162dBc\/Hz, power consumption of 3.6mW, ultra-tight stability of better than 50ppb: with this performance available right across an extended temperature range of -40C to +105C, and in a 2520 package or smaller.” Funds will be used to complete its auto-test solutions required to calibrate TCXOs in volume and begin the commercialization. Founded in 2012, it is based in Congleton, UK.\n\n**Comoro Technology** drew tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\\$1.4M) in angel funding from **Leaguer Capital** and **Lanwan Capital**. The startup develops multi-source fusion hardware and software that combines wireless signals with sensors to improve navigation and location sensing in consumer electronics, IoT, and automotive. Funds will be used for R\\&D and mass production. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2021.\n\n## Power devices\n**AccoPower** drew hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\\$14.3M) in Series C funding from **Boyuan Capital**, **Midea Group**, **CCB Trust**, **Yuexiu Industrial Investment Fund**, **Guangdong Yuecai Venture Capital**, **Geely**, **Eastern Bell Capital**, and **China Fellow Partners**. AccoPower specializes in automotive-grade IGBTs, MOSFETs, and silicon carbide [power devices](http:\/\/www.accopower.com\/) and modules. Based in Guangzhou, China, it was founded in 2018.\n\n**InventChip** received [hundreds of millions of yuan](https:\/\/www.inventchip.com.cn\/index\/Lists\/show\/catid\/48\/id\/616.html) (CNY 100.0M is ~\\$14.3M) in pre-Series B funding led by **SAIC Motor** and **Shang Qi Capital**, joined by **Sungrow Power Supply**, **AISWEI**, **Ginlong Technologies**, **Huaqiang Capital**, and **Zhejiang Chuangzhi**. InventChip specializes in [power devices](http:\/\/www.inventchip.com.cn\/en\/) based on silicon carbide, including SiC SBD, SiC MOSFET, CCM totem pole PFC, modules, drivers, and controllers for switched-mode power supply, electronic control, and automotive electronics markets. Funds will be used for fab expansion and R\\&D. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2017.\n\n**Meisi Semiconductor** raised nearly CNY 100.0M (~\\$14.3M) in Series B funding from **Woyan Capital**, **Yuanhe Holdings**, and others. The company develops fast charging chips and AC-DC main control chips for consumer electronics, drones, power tools, and IoT. Based in Suzhou, China, it was founded in 2013.\n\n**Eggtronic** raised [\\$12.0M in the first close of its Series B funding](https:\/\/www.eggtronic.com\/newsroom\/eggtronic-secures-12-million-series-b-funding\/) from **Rinkelberg Capital**, **CDP Venture Capital**, and **Doorway Venture Capital**. It anticipates raising a total of \\$20.0M in the round. Eggtronic makes mixed-signal controller ICs for power management applications. Funds will be used for mass production of its AC\/DC power conversion and wireless power transfer solutions. “Our technologies are proven in the field with millions of units shipped to date and we can now build on that success thanks to the latest investment. The new funds will help us to propel our scale-up, doubling the size of our global team, accelerating our semiconductor development roadmap, and expanding research and engineering resources,” said Eggtronic founder and CEO Igor Spinella. Founded in 2012, it is based in Modena, Italy.\n\n**Senmu Leishi Technology** raised [tens of millions of yuan](http:\/\/www.senmuleishi.com\/newsinfo\/4741308.html) (CNY 10.0M is ~\\$1.4M) in funding from **Source Code Capital** and others. The startup has developed what it calls a programmable power electronics controller (PPEC), which it says can speed development of digital power supplies. It recently released its first chip, a phase-shift full-bridge controller. Its PPEC is also available as boards. The company additionally offers semi-physical simulation of power electronics. Funds will be used for product iteration and market expansion. Based in Wuhan, China, it was founded in 2017.\n\n**Yanhuang Guoxin**, also known as **Trimitec**, raised tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\\$1.4M) in Series A+ financing from **Plum Ventures**. The company makes power management chips for high-reliability industries such as aerospace. Its products include rad-hard DC\/DC and ultra-low noise LDO. Funds will be used for hiring, strengthening supply chains, and expansion in areas such as commercial aerospace, electric vehicles, and power grids. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2016.\n\n**Geener Microelectronics** received pre-Series A investment led by **Walden International**, joined by **Gaorong Capital**, **Vision Knight Capital**, and others. The startup produces inverter power modules, automotive-grade IGBT chips and modules, SiC devices, and low-voltage MOSFETs for applications such as new energy vehicles, electric motorcycles, photovoltaics, and energy storage. Funds will be used for R\\&D, production line construction, and hiring. Founded in 2022, it is based in Hangzhou, China.\n\n**HIIC Semi** received Series A+ investment from **OCT Capital Group**. The startup makes [power semiconductors](http:\/\/www.hisemi.net\/) with products including high-voltage integrated circuits (HVIC), IGBT, and power MOSFET, as well as MCUs and sensors. Based in Foshan, China, it was founded in 2020.\n\n**Siptory** received new funding from the **Zhonghe Intelligent Automobile Fund**. The company makes power electronics including [electrostatic discharge protection](http:\/\/www.siptory.com\/en.php) devices, transient voltage suppressors (TVS), MOSFETs, and power modules. It targets TVs, set-top boxes, and mobile devices. Funds will be used in construction a panel-level fan-out packaging line. Founded in 2014, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\n\n## Photonics\n**Xscape Photonics** received [\\$10.0M in seed funding](https:\/\/www.altair.com\/newsroom\/news-releases\/altair-leads-seed-funding-for-xscape-photonics-with-10-million-investment) from **Altair**. Xscape Photonics develops high efficiency [photonic chips](https:\/\/www.xscapephotonics.com\/) for ultra-high bandwidth connections inside data centers and high-performance computing systems. “This investment and collaboration with some of the world’s best innovators in photonics will allow us to stay at the cutting edge of such high-fidelity and advanced technologies that will help our customers solve their problems more efficiently as they look to the next generation of hardware,” said James R. Scapa, founder and chief executive officer, Altair. Based in New York, New York, USA, it was founded in 2022.\n\n## Sensors\n**Fortsense** received hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\\$14.3M) in Series C1 financing led by **Chengdu Science and Technology Venture Capital**, joined by **BAIC Capital**, **Huiyou Investment**, **Shanghai International Group**, **Shengzhong Investment**, and others. The company develops [optical sensing chips](https:\/\/www.fortsense.com\/), including 3D structured light chips for under-screen fingerprint sensors and time-of-flight (ToF) sensors for facial recognition in mobile devices. Funding will be used for development of single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) lidar chips for automotive applications. Founded in 2017, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\n\n**PolarisIC** raised nearly CNY 100.0M (~\\$14.3M) in pre-Series A financing from **Dami Ventures**, **Innomed Capital**, **Legend Capital**, **Nanshan SEI Investment**, and **Planck Venture Capital**. PolarisIC makes single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) [direct time-of-flight (dToF) sensors](http:\/\/www.polarisic.com\/) and photon counting low-light imaging chips for mobile phones, robotic vacuums, drones, industrial sensors, and AGV. Funds will be used for mass production and development of 3D stacking technology and back-illuminated SPAD. Based in Shenzhen, China, it was founded in 2021.\n\n**VicoreTek** received nearly CNY 100.0M (~\\$14.3M) in strategic financing led by **ASR Microelectronics** and joined by **Bondshine Capital**. The startup develops [image processing and sensor fusion chips](http:\/\/en.vicoretek.com\/), AI algorithms, and modules for object avoidance in sweeping robots. It plans to expand to other types of service robots and AR\/MR, followed by the automotive market. Funds will be used for R\\&D and mass production. Founded in 2019, it is based in Nanjing, China.\n\n**Greenteg** drew [CHF 10.0M (~\\$10.8M) in funding](https:\/\/www.greenteg.com\/en\/news-event\/greenteg-accelerates-global-expansion-with-new-investors-on-board) from existing and new investors. The company makes heat flux sensors for applications ranging from photonics, building insulation, and battery characterization to core body temperature measurement in the form factor of wearables. Funds will be used for R\\&D into medical applications in the wearable market and to scale production capacity. Founded in 2009 as a spin off from ETH Zurich, it is based in Rümlang, Switzerland.\n\n**Phlux Technology** raised [£4.0M (~\\$4.9M) in seed funding](https:\/\/phluxtechnology.com\/phlux-technology-secures-4m-in-seed-funding-to-bring-high-performance-lidar-sensors-to-the-mass-market\/) led by **Octopus Ventures** and joined by **Northern Gritstone**, **Foresight Williams Technology Funds**, and **QUBIS Innovation Fund**. Phlux develops antimony-based infrared sensors for lidar systems. The startup claims its architecture is 10x more sensitive and with 50% more range compared to equivalent sensors. It currently offers a single element sensor that is retrofittable into existing lidar systems and plans to build an integrated subsystem and array modules for a high-performance sensor toolkit. Other applications for the infrared sensors include satellite communications internet, fiber telecoms, autonomous vehicles, gas sensing, and quantum communications. Phlux was also recently awarded an Innovate UK project with QLM Technology to develop a lidar system for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions. A spin out of Sheffield University founded in 2020, it is based in Sheffield, UK.\n\n**Microparity** raised tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\\$1.4M) in pre-Series A+ funding from **Summitview Capital**. Microparity develops high-performance direct time-of-flight (dToF) [single photon detection devices](http:\/\/www.microparity.com\/), including single-photon avalanche diodes (SPAD), silicon photomultipliers (SiPM), and SiPM readout ASICs for consumer electronics, lidar, medical imaging, industrial inspection, and other applications. Founded in 2017, it is based in Hangzhou, China.\n\n**Yegrand Smart Science & Technology** raised [pre-Series A financing](https:\/\/mp.weixin.qq.com\/s\/8QBRrAUabCprhcRz0P_0hg) from **Zhejiang Venture Capital**. Yegrand Smart develops photon pickup and [Doppler lidar](https:\/\/www.yegrand.com\/) equipment for measuring vibration. Founded in 2021, it is based in Hangzhou, China.\n\n## Displays & AR\/VR\n**Saphlux Semiconductor Technology** raised CNY 110.0M (~\\$15.8M) in Series B funding from **Baidu Ventures**, **Fosun Capital**, **CasStar**, **Tong Sheng Capital**, and others. Saphlux develops semi-polar gallium nitride (GaN) [quantum dot technology](https:\/\/www.saphlux.com\/) that uses nano-pores to improve efficiency of mini and micro-LED displays. Funds will be used for mass production of quantum dot micro-LED chips for public information displays and televisions and micro-display modules for AR\/VR applications. A spin out from the Nitride Group at Yale University founded in 2014, it is based in Brantford, Connecticut, USA.\n\n**Artizan Optical Crystal** received tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\\$1.4M) in Series A financing from **Dahua Capital**. The startup develops holographic optical components such as gratings and waveguides for AR and heads-up displays. Funds will be used for hiring, R\\&D, and mass production. Founded in 2019, it is based in Shanghai, China.\n\n## ADAS & autonomy\n**Einride** received [\\$200.0M in Series C funding](https:\/\/www.einride.tech\/press\/einride-financing-2022) from **AMF**, **EQT Ventures**, **Northzone**, **Polar Structure**, **Norrsken VC**, **Temasek Holdings**, and others, as well as \\$300.0M in debt financing from **Barclays Europe**. Einride offers autonomous, all-electric heavy freight vehicles that can operate on public roads with the assistance of remote operators. Earlier this year, the company completed a pilot with its autonomous vehicle on a U.S. public road without a safety driver. It also offers a platform to manage fleets and shipping routes, including coordinating charging. The funding will be used for new developments and deployments, as well as expanding offerings to new markets. Founded in 2016, it is based in Stockholm, Sweden.\n\n**Rhino Auto**, also known as **Huixi Intelligent Technology**, raised over \\$50.0M in angel funding led by **Xiaomi**, joined by **Cathay Capital**, **GSR Ventures**, **Tsinghua Research Capital**, **Z\\&Y Capital**, and others. The startup is developing [AI chips for autonomous driving](https:\/\/www.rhino.auto\/) and ADAS, targeting L2+ and above. It expects its first chip to enter mass production in 2024. Founded in April 2022, it is based in Hefei, China.\n\n**SafeAI** raised [\\$38.0M in Series B funding](https:\/\/www.safeai.ai\/en\/media\/safeai-raises-38-million-series-b-funding) from investors including **Builders VC**, **McKinley Management**, **George Kaiser Family Foundation**, **Energy Innovation Capital**, **Autotech Ventures**, **Brick & Mortar Ventures**, **Embark Ventures**, **Newlab**, and **Vimson Group**, with strategic investment from motion control company **Moog Inc**. SafeAI retrofits construction and mining vehicles with aftermarket hardware and proprietary autonomy software that it claims increases worksite productivity, safety, and cost savings. It says its solution is independent of manufacturer or vehicle type. Funds will be used for hiring and global expansion. Founded in 2018, it is based in Santa Clara, California, USA.\n\n**Helm.ai** raised [\\$31.0M in Series C financing](https:\/\/helm-ai.medium.com\/funding-news-helm-ai-raises-31-million-series-c-financing-33fdc0cab72c) led by **Freeman Group**, joined by **ACVC Partners**, **Amplo**, and strategic investors **Honda Motor**, **Goodyear Ventures**, and **Sungwoo Hitech**. Helm.ai develops [AI software](https:\/\/www.helm.ai\/) for ADAS and L4 autonomous driving in both commercial and consumer vehicles. Its software covers perception, intent modeling, path planning, and vehicle control and uses an unsupervised learning method using mathematical modeling that the company says allows it to train on large scale datasets quickly and cost-effectively with little to no human intervention. Funds will be used for R\\&D, productization of its self-driving technologies, and to further execute on commercial engagements in the automotive and robotics sectors. Founded in 2016, it is based in Menlo Park, California, USA, and has raised \\$78M to date.\n\n**Genesys Microelectronics** raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\\$14.3M) in angel+ funding led by **CICC Capital** and **Baoding Investment**, joined by **Ondine Capital** and **Zhongchen Investment**. This follows an angel round in May. Genesys Microelectronics is developing chips for [automotive smart cockpits](https:\/\/e-genesys.com\/en\/) and ADAS. Funds will be used for hiring, R\\&D, and marketing. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded as a spin off from Fosun International in January 2022.\n\n**Qcraft** raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\\$14.3M) in Series B financing from **CICC Capital**, consumer electronics company **TCL**, and **Genesis Capital**. The company provides full stack autonomous driving solutions for urban environments and currently operates a [fleet of robobuses](https:\/\/www.qcraft.ai\/) in several Chinese cities. It recently launched a L4 robotaxi service in Suzhou. Funds will be used to accelerate mass production of its ADAS products and large-scale implementation of robobuses. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2019.\n\n**FABU Technology** raised over [CNY 100.0M (~\\$14.3M) in a Series B2 round](http:\/\/www.fabu.ai\/news_detail.html?id=20) from the **Anhui Provincial Railway Development Fund** and **Zhejiang University Education Foundation**. The startup develops L4 autonomous driving solutions for [port operations vehicles](http:\/\/www.fabu.ai\/en\/). It plans to expand to logistics, public transportation, and other commercial applications. Funds will be used for R\\&D. Based in Hangzhou, China, it was founded in 2017.\n\n**iHorseAI**, also known as **Liuma Ruichi Technology**, drew nearly CNY 100.0M (~\\$14.3M) in Series A+ financing led by **Zhongguancun Development Group**. The startup develops ADAS solutions for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, with a focus on [automated parking](https:\/\/www.ihorseai.com\/). It provides software, camera module, and controller. Alongside automated and valet parking, it offers a surround view system for commercial and passenger vehicles, commercial vehicle electronic rearview mirror, and driver drowsiness and attention warning system. Funds will be used for R\\&D and mass production. It also plans to release a solution integrating parking with other assisted driving features. Founded in 2017, it is based in Beijing, China.\n\n**PhiGent Robotics** raised [tens of millions of dollars in Series A+ financing](https:\/\/www.phigent.ai\/news\/consulte_1201?type=consulte) led by **Xiang He Capital** and joined by **Ince Capital**. Phigent Robotics develops automotive sensors along with AI-based visual imaging and 3D visual radar technology for autonomous driving and ADAS. The startup has launched a binocular vision radar product, which it says is combined with AI processing to simultaneously obtain basic 3D description information and high-level semantic information. It also plans to deliver autonomous driving solutions covering active safety, high-speed piloting, and other functions, with gradual expansion into higher levels of autonomy such as parking and point-to-point driving to follow. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2021 and has raised nearly \\$100M to date.\n\n**Black Sesame Technologies** received [strategic funding](https:\/\/www.blacksesame.com.cn\/zh\/list_9\/466.html) from **Dongfeng Motor**. Black Sesame develops SoCs and software for [L2-L3 ADAS](https:\/\/bst.ai\/) and autonomous driving. Its chips integrate image signal processor and neural network accelerator. It also offers AI development software and image processing and perception algorithms. Along with the funding, Dongfeng Motor will be using Black Sesame’s A1000 series chips, which can reach 58 TOPS, for L2\/L2+ features such as assisted highway driving and automated parking in upcoming electric sedan and electric SUV models. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2016.\n\n## Auto components\n**Indie Microelectronics** raised [CNY 300.0M (~\\$43.0M) in Series B funding](https:\/\/www.indiemicro.com\/archives\/2517) led by Changan Automobile’s **Changan Anhe Private Equity Investment Fund**, auto parts maker **Keboda Technology**, **Xingyu Automotive Lighting Systems**, **Sunic Capital**, **Bank of Communications**, and **Dongfeng Motor Group**, joined by **Guolian Securities**, **Keysida Group**, **Qianhai Pengchen Investment**, and **Royal Sea Capital**. Indiemicro makes mixed signal automotive SoCs for interior and exterior car lighting control and small motor control applications requiring LIN connectivity. It is also developing products for medical and IoT markets. Founded in 2017, it is based in Wuxi, China.\n\n**Arkmicro Technologies** raised over CNY 100.0M (~\\$14.3M) in a Series D round from **IPV Capital** and **Shanshan**. Arkmicro develops [automotive cockpit SoCs](http:\/\/www.arkmicro.com.cn\/) including for digital instrument cluster, image processing for infotainment and streaming media, digital rearview mirror, and Beidou\/GPS navigation. Founded in 2000, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\n\n**EPowerlabs** received [€3.0M (~\\$3.1M) in seed funding](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/epowerlabs_thankyou-investment-team-activity-7003693662048018432-yitD\/) led by **Lazpiur** and joined by **Itzarri EPSV**, **SPRI Group**, **Easo Ventures**, and current investors, along with €2.0M (~\\$2.1M) in **Next Generation EU** funds. EPowerlabs makes [power electronic modules](https:\/\/epowerlabs.com\/en\/) for electric vehicles, including DC\/DC converters, e-motor controllers, battery management systems, and on-board chargers. Funds will be used for hiring and to accelerate the pace to market. Founded in 2019, it is based in San Sebastian, Spain.\n\n**MotionSilicon** drew tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\\$1.4M) in pre-Series A funding from **Wuxi Haichuang Investment** and **Xintou Group**, following a round in May. MotionSilicon is developing a range of [automotive MCUs](http:\/\/motionsilicon.com\/) and software for applications such as domain controllers, regional controllers, subsystem controllers, and central and regional gateways. Funds will be used for R\\&D. Based in Wuxi, China, it was founded in 2021.\n\n**Senfoto Technology** received tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\\$1.4M) in Series A funding. The startup makes [solid-state lidar chips](https:\/\/www.sensefuture.cn\/) for automotive and smart city applications. Funds will be used for R\\&D and manufacturing. Based in Ningbo, China, it was founded in 2018.\n\n**Benewake** received [Series C financing](https:\/\/mp.weixin.qq.com\/s\/dOJkf7S1MWL3XSIFlAO3yQ) from **CCB Investment**, **Shunwei Capital**, **FAW Group**, **Tianqi Private Equity Fund Management**, **Jiangmen Venture Capital**, **Sealand Innovation**, **CETC Fund**, **FH Capital**, and others. Benewake develops [solid-state lidar](http:\/\/en.benewake.com\/) for automotive, roadside applications, and rail transit. Its products include an automotive-grade 512-line lidar to detect smaller objects or objects at greater distance as well as numerous long-range and short-range time-of-flight lidar. Founded in 2015, it is based in Beijing, China.\n\n**Leadrive Technology** drew Series C+ financing from Shanghai International Group. Leadrive makes high-performance [IGBT power modules](http:\/\/www.leadrive.com\/) and main-drive dual-motor controller products for electric vehicles, including heavy-duty vehicles. Funds will be used to accelerate the construction of an IGBT\/SiC power module packaging production line. Based in Shenzhen, China, it was founded in 2017.\n\n## Batteries\n**Group14 Technologies** added [\\$214.0M to its Series C round](https:\/\/group14.technology\/en\/news\/group14-closes-214m-from-microsoft-to-complete-614m-series-c-funding-round) from investors including **Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund**, **Lightrock Climate Impact Fund**, **Moore Strategic Ventures**, **Oman Investment Authority**, and **Molicel**, bringing the Series C total to \\$614.0M. Group14 develops composite materials for lithium-silicon batteries. The company says its micronized silicon-carbon powder for Li-ion battery anodes has five times the capacity and enables up to 50% more energy density compared to conventional graphite. The material can be dropped in to existing manufacturing processes and can either be blended with graphite in anodes or used as a replacement. The funds will be used to build its second commercial-scale factory. It is also planning an additional factory in South Korea as part of a joint venture with SK Group. Founded in 2015, it is based in Woodinville, Washington, USA.\n\n**Huachuang New Material** raised [over CNY 700.0M (~\\$100.4M) in funding](https:\/\/mp.weixin.qq.com\/s?__biz=MzAwMzIzODYzNA==&mid=2649978253&idx=1&sn=abfb7c0277fd27643b79851459704261&chksm=8339ea08b44e631e1618cac60ccb7f3f01ef50e96954cd79a60066f4ec97c1d8e1d16b94f662#rd) from **Addor Capital**, **CATL**, **Sunwoda Electronic**, **Morning Road Capital**, **Guanyu Technology**, **Gotion High-tech**, and **EVE Energy**. The company manufactures electrolytic copper foil for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, energy storage, and consumer electronics. It currently offers copper foils in 3.5μm-10μm thicknesses. Based in Tongling, China, it was founded in 2016.\n\n**Customcells** raised [€60.0M (~\\$63.1M) in Series A financing](https:\/\/www.customcells.org\/news\/customcellsr-news\/detail\/60-million-euros-for-customcells\/) led by **World Fund** and **Abacon Capital**, joined by **Vsquared Ventures** and **Porsche**. Customcells develops and manufactures application-specific lithium-ion battery cells from prototypes to small and medium series. It primarily focuses on custom batteries for automotive, aerospace, medical instruments, and maritime. It also helps customers plan and commission their own battery production lines. Funds will be used for expansion in the electric aviation market. A spin off from Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft founded in 2012, it is based in Itzehoe, Germany.\n\n**ZincFive** raised [\\$54.0M in Series D funding](https:\/\/zincfive.com\/news\/zincfive-raises-54-million-in-series-d-financing\/) led by **Helios Climate Ventures**, joined by existing investors **Senator Investment Group** and **Standard Investments** and new investors including **OGCI Climate Investments** and **Japan Energy Fund**. ZincFive develops nickel-zinc batteries for uninterruptible power applications in data centers, mission-critical IT, transportation infrastructure, and industrial engine starting. “ZincFive’s nickel-zinc battery energy storage solutions are powerful, reliable, safe, and highly sustainable, having significantly lower end-to-end climate impact than alternative battery chemistries,” said Jesse Johnson, managing director at Helios Climate Ventures. The funding will boost channel and product development as well as accelerate the build-out of annual high-volume production capacity. Founded in 2016 and based in Tualatin, Oregon, USA, it has raised \\$139M to date.\n\n**LeydenJar Technologies** received a [€30.0M (\\$31.7M) loan](https:\/\/leyden-jar.com\/leydenjar-secures-eu-backing-in-financing-of-new-battery-factory\/) from the **European Investment Bank**. LeydenJar produces silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries using a plasma-based deposition process. It says its technology can increase the energy density of batteries by 70% compared to graphite anode foil and is suitable for fast charging, while reducing CO2 emissions of anode production by 85%. It targets consumer electronics, EVs, and electric flight. The funds will be used to build a new factory with a production capacity of 100 MWh to produce its silicon anode foil at industrial scale. It is expected to be fully operational by 2026. Founded in 2016 as a spin out from research institute TNO, and based in Leiden, the Netherlands, it has raised over \\$39M.\n\n**Element Energy** drew [\\$28.0M in Series B funding](https:\/\/elementenergy.com\/element-energy-a-pioneer-in-battery-storage-technology-secures-28m-series-b-growth-capital\/) led by **Cohort Ventures** and a clean energy generation company, joined by **LG Technology Ventures**, **Edison International**, **Prelude Ventures**, and **Radar Partners**. Element Energy provides a hardware and software battery management system for large-scale battery installations. Initially focusing on second-life batteries, it plans to expand to first-life energy storage and electric vehicle applications. The company’s technology replaces a traditional power conversion system with a distributed power conversion approach for a more granular level of control. Instead of controlling a MWh-scale battery as a single element with thousands of cells all subjected to the same use profile, it independently controls the power flowing in and out of each module so that second-life batteries aren’t limited by the worst-performing cells. Funding will be used for investment in assets, logistics, and infrastructure related to upcoming utility-scale deployments of second-life EV batteries. Founded in 2019, it is based in Menlo Park, California, USA.\n\n**Yipeng Energy Technology** received CNY 180.0M (~\\$25.8M) in financing led by **Yingke Capital** and **Zibo Jingkai Industry Fund**. The company manufactures [lithium-ion batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles](http:\/\/www.kyipeng.com\/), with a focus on heavy vehicles such as buses, mining trucks, heavy freight vehicles, and construction machinery. It also makes batteries for energy storage systems. Funds will be used to construct a new manufacturing plant and expand sales channels. Founded in 2014, it is based in Huizhou, China.\n\n**Ampcera** drew [\\$15.0M in Series A funding](https:\/\/www.einnews.com\/pr_news\/605974340\/ampcera-raises-a-15-million-series-a-investment-to-scale-the-production-of-critical-materials-for-solid-state-batteries) led by **Hanwha Solutions Corporation**. Ampcera produces sulfide-based solid electrolyte materials, which it says can enable solid-state batteries with higher energy density, better safety, and faster-charging rates than conventional lithium-ion batteries. “Our sulfide-based solid electrolyte materials demonstrate superior performance with the room temperature ionic conductivity exceeding 12 mS\/cm, which is comparable to the flammable liquid electrolyte that is to be replaced by the solid electrolyte,” said Hui Du, Ampcera co-founder and CTO. Funds will be used to scale the production capacity and accelerate the integration of its electrolyte materials in solid-state batteries. Based in Tucson, Arizona, USA, it was founded in 2017.\n\n**Keyking Recycling** raised [hundreds of millions of yuan](https:\/\/mp.weixin.qq.com\/s\/6x3wtt40t5AMaxCbehROFw) (CNY 100.0M is ~\\$14.3M) in Series B funding from **Shang Qi Capital**, **SAIC Capital**, **Hengxu Capital**, **Wanxiang 123**, **Fortune Capital**, and **Shengli Investment**. The company [recycles lithium-ion batteries](http:\/\/www.keykingtech.com\/) from consumer electronics and electric vehicles to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate. It also processes lithium and nickel-cobalt containing wastes. Funds will be used for construction of new production lines and R\\&D. Based in Leiyang City, China, it was founded in 2016.\n\n**Rongke Power** drew hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\\$14.3M) in Series B funding that included **Jinding Capital**. The company manufactures [all-vanadium redox flow](http:\/\/www.rongkepower.com\/) batteries for long-term energy storage. Funds will be used for product upgrades, capacity expansion, and hiring. Rongke Energy is also planning an IPO. Founded in 2008, it is based in Dalian, China.\n\n**Zhonghai Energy Storage Technology** (**ZhongHaiChuNeng**) raised [hundreds of millions of yuan](https:\/\/mp.weixin.qq.com\/s\/_fvrkKXpwqezswW1EEeo9w) (CNY 100.0M is ~\\$14.3M) in pre-Series A and pre-A+ rounds from **Sequoia Capital China**, **Source Code Capital**, **Matrix Partners China**, and **Crystal Stream Capital**. The startup develops iron-chromium flow batteries for large-scale, long-duration energy storage applications. Funds will be used to expand production capacity and for R\\&D. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2020.\n\n**Zoolnasm Energy Technology**, also known as **Zhongna Energy**, drew over CNY 100.0M (~\\$14.3M) in pre-Series A funding. The startup is developing [sodium-ion batteries](http:\/\/www.zoolnasm.com\/) and materials. It is targeting energy storage, light electric mobility, EVs, and industrial equipment. Based in Suzhou, China, it was founded in 2021.\n\n**StorTera** was awarded a [£5.0M (~\\$6.0M) grant](https:\/\/www.stortera.com\/stortera-secures-5m-funding-to-build-large-scale-demonstrator\/) from the UK’s Net Zero Innovation Portfolio to develop a long-lasting megawatt scale battery that can operate for up to eight hours. StorTera has developed a single liquid flow battery (SLIQ) that can release energy to the grid at times of reduced renewables generation. The startup says the battery, which uses lithium sulfur, will work for 20 years and be fully recyclable at the end of its lifetime. It aims to use recycled materials such as a by-product of the wood industry and reusing sulfur from oil and gas. Founded in 2013, it is based in Edinburgh, UK.\n\n**Rasung New Energy Technology** raised CNY 25.0M (~\\$3.6M) in strategic financing from **Tanac Automation**. The company makes [vacuum drying equipment](http:\/\/www.rasung-tech.com\/) for lithium-ion batteries. Founded in 2012, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\n\n**Nth Cycle** was awarded a [\\$2.2M grant](https:\/\/nthcycle.com\/nth-cycle-awarded-2-15-million-u-s-department-of-energy-grant\/) from the **U.S. Department of Energy**. Nth Cycle’s electro-extraction process recovers critical minerals such as cobalt and nickel from discarded lithium-ion batteries, low-grade ores, and mine site waste using only electricity and carbon filters. The resulting mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP) of nickel and cobalt has more than 98% NiCo content and can be used in production of new lithium-ion batteries. The company also says the electro-extraction process produces much lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to extraction of MHP from ore or traditional recycling processes. Founded in 2017, it is based in Beverly, Massachusetts, USA.\n\n**EneRol Nanotechnologies** drew tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\\$1.4M) in Series A1 funding, following a similar sized round in August 2022. EneRol makes [nanofiber separators for supercapacitors](https:\/\/enerol.com.cn\/) and is expanding to separators for other types of energy storage. Funds will be used for expansion of the supercapacitor battery separator production line, as well as the development of separators for sodium-ion batteries and solid-state batteries. Based in Ningbo, China, it was founded in 2016.\n\n**Weifang Energy Technology** received tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\\$1.4M) in funding from **Jinding Capital**. Weifang Energy develops and produces [sodium-ion batteries](http:\/\/szwfny.com\/). The company says its water-based sodium-ion batteries have an energy density of 100-120Wh\/kg, an 8000-cycle lifetime, a capacity retention rate of more than 70% at -30°C, and cost 40% less in materials compared to lithium batteries. It is initially targeting markets such as energy storage, communication base stations, two-wheelers\/tricycles, and power tools. Founded in 2013, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\n\n**e-TRNL Energy** drew [₹75.0M (~\\$0.8M) in pre-seed funding](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/etrnl-energy_e-trnl-energy-raised-inr-75-crs-pre-seed-activity-7010544323083579393-fGzZ\/) led by **Speciale Invest**, joined by **Micelio Mobility** and **CIIE.CO**. The startup is developing a [battery cell](https:\/\/e-trnl.energy\/) structure it says reduces the cell’s internal resistance, providing better energy efficiency, less waste heat, and faster charging. The technology is chemistry agnostic and can be applied across battery applications, including electric mobility in the Indian climate. Founded in 2021, it is based in Mumbai, India.\n\n**Horizontal Na Energy**, also known as **Chaona New Energy**, received investment from e-commerce company **Meituan**. The startup manufactures [sodium-ion batteries](https:\/\/www.horizontal-na.com\/) and materials including cathode, anode, and electrolytes. It targets electric vehicles, including low-speed vehicles, as well as large-scale energy storage. It currently has a pilot line for materials and an experimental line for battery cells. Founded in 2021, it is based in Huzhou, China.\n\n## Other technologies\n**Reach** raised [\\$30.0M in Series B funding](https:\/\/reachpower.com\/reach-to-deliver-the-first-industrial-scale-wireless-power-solution\/) led by **DCVC** with participation from **Y Combinator**, **Transform VC**, and **Collaborative Fund**. Reach develops wireless power-at-a-distance technology that uses high-efficiency power-beaming circuits, optimization algorithms, and adaptive electromagnetic surfaces to provide hundreds of watts of power, connect point-to-multipoint, and transmit over tens of meters. It is also developing defense-rated systems to deliver higher power over greater distances. Along with powering IoT devices, it is looking to wirelessly charge electric vehicles and drones. “Reach’s mission is to do for power what Wi-Fi has done for data,” said Chris Davlantes, Reach founder and CEO. “Our industrial-scale wireless power networks augment electrical wiring with a flexible layer that can be reconfigured in a split second, giving devices unprecedented mobility and functionality. This new investment will enable us to deliver our high-performance wireless power solutions to provide versatile and intelligent power distribution worldwide.” Founded in 2015, it is based in Redwood City, California, USA.\n\n**Lanxing Software** raised tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\\$1.4M) in Series A financing from **Weizhi Digital Technology** and **Ivy Capital**. The startup provides [supply chain planning](https:\/\/www.lanxingai.com\/), optimization, and traceability software for a range of industries, including electronics. Founded in 2020, it is based in Shanghai, China.\n\n**LiToSim** raised [tens of millions of yuan](http:\/\/www.litosim.com\/news\/i1254.html) (CNY 10.0M is ~\\$1.4M) in funding from **BYD Group**. The startup develops CAE simulation software for applications include aerospace, automotive manufacturing, and electronics. Based in Chongqing, China, it was founded in 2018.\n\n**ShineBlink** drew millions of yuan (CNY 1.0M is ~\\$0.1M) in angel funding from **Star Venture Capital**. The startup makes a low-code [IoT development board](http:\/\/shineblink.com\/) with sensors, communication modules, SDK, and API. It aims to enable users to quickly develop various IoT hardware devices and corresponding apps. Founded in 2021, it is based in Shenzhen, China.\n\n**Mobius Materials** received a [grant](https:\/\/www.einpresswire.com\/article\/602894686\/vipc-awards-1-5-million-in-ccf-grants-to-24-innovative-projects-from-virginia-companies-and-research-universities) from the **Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation**. The company operates a [marketplace](https:\/\/www.mobiusmaterials.com\/) to buy and sell excess chips and electronic components. Parts are checked for authenticity and quality. Based in Richmond, Virginia, USA, it was founded in 2020.\n\n## Table\n| Company | Sector | Subsector | Amount Raised (M, USD) | Funding Type | Headquarters |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| Eswin Material | Materials | Wafers | \\$574.80 | Series C | China |\n| Einride | ADAS & Autonomy | Freight ADAS\/AV | \\$500.00 | Debt, Series C | Sweden |\n| Moore Threads | Chip Design | GPU | \\$215.50 | Series B | China |\n| Group14 Technologies | Batteries | Lithium Silicon | \\$214.00 | Series C | USA |\n| Huachuang New Material | Batteries | Battery Materials | \\$100.40 | Venture | China |\n| Frore Systems | Chip Design | Cooling | \\$100.00 | Series C | USA |\n| Customcells | Batteries | Lithium Ion | \\$63.10 | Series A | Germany |\n| ZincFive | Batteries | Nickel Zinc | \\$54.00 | Series D | USA |\n| Rhino Auto | ADAS & Autonomy | Consumer ADAS\/AV | \\$50.00 | Angel | China |\n| Indie Microelectronics | Auto Components | Auto Chips | \\$43.00 | Series B | China |\n| SafeAI | ADAS & Autonomy | Industrial ADAS\/AV | \\$38.00 | Series B | USA |\n| NeuReality | AI HW | Data Center AI | \\$35.00 | Series A | Israel |\n| Pragmatic Semiconductor | Manufacturing | Flexible Electronics | \\$35.00 | Series C | UK |\n| LeydenJar Technologies | Batteries | Battery Materials | \\$31.70 | Debt | Netherlands |\n| Helm.ai | ADAS & Autonomy | Consumer ADAS\/AV | \\$31.00 | Series C | USA |\n| Reach | Other Tech | Wireless Power | \\$30.00 | Series B | USA |\n| Element Energy | Batteries | Battery Management | \\$28.00 | Series B | USA |\n| Yipeng Energy Technology | Batteries | Lithium Ion | \\$25.80 | Venture | China |\n| 3DSEMI | Packaging | Wafer-Level Packaging | \\$23.70 | Venture | China |\n| EnCharge AI | AI HW | Edge AI, PIM\/PNM | \\$21.70 | Series A | USA |\n| PowerEpi | Materials | Wafers | \\$21.50 | Venture | China |\n| Saphlux Semiconductor Technology | Displays & AR\/VR | Quantum Dot | \\$15.80 | Series B | USA |\n| Ampcera | Batteries | Battery Materials | \\$15.00 | Series A | USA |\n| Siroywe | Chip Design | GPU | \\$14.30 | Series A | China |\n| Haawking | Chip Design | DSP | \\$14.30 | Series A+ | China |\n| Artosyn | AI HW | Edge AI | \\$14.30 | Series C | China |\n| UniSiC Technology | Equipment | Test Equipment | \\$14.30 | Series A | China |\n| Su Chuan Technology | Materials | Glass | \\$14.30 | Venture | China |\n| Weimai Core Materials | Materials | Photoresist | \\$14.30 | Venture | China |\n| Silicon Innovation | AMS | Clock | \\$14.30 | Pre-A | China |\n| CrossChip MicroSystems | AMS | AMS | \\$14.30 | Series A+ | China |\n| Meisi Semiconductor | Power Semi | Converter | \\$14.30 | Series B | China |\n| PolarisIC | Sensors | Optical Sensor | \\$14.30 | Pre-A | China |\n| VicoreTek | Sensors | Optical Sensor | \\$14.30 | Strategic | China |\n| FABU Technology | ADAS & Autonomy | Freight ADAS\/AV | \\$14.30 | Series B2 | China |\n| iHorseAI | ADAS & Autonomy | Consumer ADAS\/AV | \\$14.30 | Series A+ | China |\n| Arkmicro Technologies | Auto Components | Cockpit | \\$14.30 | Series D | China |\n| Zoolnasm Energy Technology | Batteries | Sodium Ion | \\$14.30 | Pre-A | China |\n| Dewo Advanced Automation | Equipment | Packaging Equipment | \\$14.3+ | Series A | China |\n| Macrotest | Equipment | Test Equipment | \\$14.3+ | Series C, C+ | China |\n| Enkris Semiconductor | Materials | Wafers | \\$14.3+ | Series C | China |\n| Hosin Global Electronics | Memory & Storage | Storage | \\$14.3+ | Series A+ | China |\n| AccuSilicon | AMS | AMS | \\$14.3+ | Series F | China |\n| EpicMEMS | Wireless | 5G | \\$14.3+ | Series B | China |\n| AccoPower | Power Semi | MOSFET, IGBT, SiC | \\$14.3+ | Series C | China |\n| InventChip | Power Semi | SiC | \\$14.3+ | Pre-B | China |\n| Fortsense | Sensors | Optical Sensor | \\$14.3+ | Series C1 | China |\n| Genesys Microelectronics | ADAS & Autonomy | Cockpit | \\$14.3+ | Angel+ | China |\n| Qcraft | ADAS & Autonomy | Robotaxi | \\$14.3+ | Series B | China |\n| Keyking Recycling | Batteries | Battery Recycling | \\$14.3+ | Series B | China |\n| Rongke Power | Batteries | Flow Battery | \\$14.3+ | Series B | China |\n| Zhonghai Energy Storage Technology | Batteries | Flow Battery | \\$14.3+ | Pre-A, Pre-A+ | China |\n| Eggtronic | Power Semi | Power Management | \\$12.00 | Series B | Italy |\n| Greenteg | Sensors | Thermal Sensor | \\$10.80 | Venture | Switzerland |\n| Quadric | AI HW | GPNPU | \\$10.00 | Series B | USA |\n| Xscape Photonics | Photonics | Networking | \\$10.00 | Seed | USA |\n| PhiGent Robotics | ADAS & Autonomy | Consumer ADAS\/AV | \\$10.0+ | Series A+ | China |\n| DarwinAI | Equipment | Inspection | \\$6.00 | Venture | Canada |\n| StorTera | Batteries | Flow Battery | \\$6.00 | Grant | UK |\n| Lidrotec | Equipment | Dicing | \\$5.30 | Series A | Germany |\n| U-MAP | Materials | Thermal | \\$5.20 | Venture | Japan |\n| EPowerlabs | Auto Components | Auto Modules | \\$5.10 | Seed, Grant | Spain |\n| Phlux Technology | Sensors | Lidar | \\$4.90 | Seed | UK |\n| Baum Design Systems | EDA | Power Analysis | \\$3.90 | Series A | South Korea |\n| Rasung New Energy Technology | Batteries | Battery Equipment | \\$3.60 | Strategic | China |\n| Syenta | Equipment | 3D Printing | \\$2.50 | Seed | Australia |\n| eoSemi | Wireless | TCXO | \\$2.40 | Series A | UK |\n| Nth Cycle | Batteries | Battery Recycling | \\$2.20 | Grant | USA |\n| Gona Semiconductor Technology | Equipment | Materials Handling | \\$1.40 | Venture | China |\n| Fluence Technology | Equipment | Laser Equipment | \\$1.10 | Venture | Poland |\n| Goldenscope Tech | Equipment | Inspection | \\$1.4+ | Series A+ | China |\n| KyLitho | Manufacturing | Lithography | \\$1.4+ | Series A | China |\n| Saimai Measurement and Control | Equipment | Test Equipment | \\$1.4+ | Pre-A | China |\n| Shangxin Jinggong New Material Technology | Materials | Thermal | \\$1.4+ | Venture | China |\n| Comoro Technology | Wireless | Navigation | \\$1.4+ | Angel | China |\n| Senmu Leishi Technology | Power Semi | Power Management | \\$1.4+ | Venture | China |\n| Trimitec | Power Semi | Power Management | \\$1.4+ | Series A+ | China |\n| Microparity | Sensors | Optical Sensor | \\$1.4+ | Pre-A+ | China |\n| Artizan Optical Crystal | Displays & AR\/VR | Waveguides & Lenses | \\$1.4+ | Series A | China |\n| MotionSilicon | Auto Components | MCU | \\$1.4+ | Pre-A | China |\n| Senfoto Technology | Auto Components | Lidar | \\$1.4+ | Series A | China |\n| EneRol Nanotechnologies | Batteries | Supercapacitor | \\$1.4+ | Series A1 | China |\n| Weifang Energy Technology | Batteries | Sodium Ion | \\$1.4+ | Venture | China |\n| Lanxing Software | Other Tech | Supply Chain | \\$1.4+ | Venture | China |\n| LiToSim | Other Tech | CAD\/CAE | \\$1.4+ | Venture | China |\n| e-TRNL Energy | Batteries | Battery Packaging | \\$0.80 | Pre-Seed | India |\n| ShineBlink | Other Tech | IoT | \\$0.1+ | Angel | China |\n| CIX Technology | Chip Design | CPU | Undisclosed | Pre-A+ | China |\n| Fortify | Equipment | 3D Printing | Undisclosed | Strategic | USA |\n| Laplace Energy Technology | Equipment | CVD | Undisclosed | Venture | China |\n| PIQS | Equipment | Inspection | Undisclosed | Series B | China |\n| Starmask | Manufacturing | Photomask | Undisclosed | Pre-IPO | China |\n| Talents & Technology | Manufacturing | CIM\/MES | Undisclosed | Series A | China |\n| MaxOne Semiconductor | Test | Probe Cards | Undisclosed | Series D | China |\n| Hyperion Technology | Materials | Thermal | Undisclosed | Series A+ | China |\n| LingGas | Materials | Gases | Undisclosed | Series B | China |\n| Chipanalog Microelectronics | AMS | AMS | Undisclosed | Series C+ | China |\n| Geener Microelectronics | Power Semi | MOSFET, IGBT, SiC | Undisclosed | Pre-A | China |\n| HIIC Semi | Power Semi | MOSFET, IGBT | Undisclosed | Series A+ | China |\n| Siptory | Power Semi | ESD | Undisclosed | Venture | China |\n| Yegrand Smart | Sensors | Lidar | Undisclosed | Pre-A | China |\n| Black Sesame Technologies | ADAS & Autonomy | Consumer ADAS\/AV | Undisclosed | Strategic | China |\n| Benewake | Auto Components | Lidar | Undisclosed | Series C | China |\n| Leadrive Technology | Auto Components | Auto Modules | Undisclosed | Series C+ | China |\n| Horizontal Na Energy | Batteries | Sodium Ion | Undisclosed | Venture | China |\n| Mobius Materials | Other Tech | Supply Chain | Undisclosed | Grant | USA |\n## Funds & investors\nVC firm **Mayfield** is [partnering](https:\/\/siliconcatalyst.com\/mayfield-and-silicon-catalyst-form-alliance-to-fuel-semiconductor-startup-innovation) with semiconductor hardware startup incubator and accelerator **Silicon Catalyst** to provide mentoring and invest \\$150K in the majority of seed stage companies admitted to Silicon Catalyst’s program. It will also evaluate the startups for follow-on investments. “Furthermore, this will allow startups to hit the ground running in conjunction with free shuttle runs, design tools and IP from our more than 60 in-kind partners which include TSMC, Synopsys and ARM,” said Pete Rodriguez, Silicon Catalyst CEO.\n\n**FORWARD.one** [closed](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/forward-one_venturecapital-hightech-technology-activity-7010596451323912192-js_x\/) its Fund II at €145.0M (~\\$153.7M). The fund will focus on early-stage European deep tech startups and aims to provide investments between €1-20M, particularly to companies in the Netherlands, Germany, and Scandinavia. Chips, quantum computing, robotics, consumer electronics, smart industry, and climate tech fall within the fund’s target sectors.\n\n**Xiopm Holdings** [received](https:\/\/www.xiopmh.com\/1939.html) CNY 947.0M (~\\$135.7M) from **Shaanxi Investment Capital** and **Xi’an Investment Holding**. Xiopm Holdings provides incubation and financing to optoelectronic and photonic chip companies, collaborating with the Xi’an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. It also operates an optoelectronics manufacturing park in Xi’an, China, to help companies move from the design and development stage to experimental test and pilot production.\n\n**Baltic Sandbox Ventures** raised €10.0M (~\\$10.7M) for its [first fund](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/baltic-sandbox-ventures_we-are-pleased-to-announce-the-launch-of-activity-7008871751610720256-v0Lk\/), which invest in early-stage deep tech and life sciences startups in central and eastern Europe, particularly Lithuania and the Baltics. It will provide funding at accelerator, pre-seed, and seed stages to companies in areas that include nanotechnology, material science, and high-performance computing software. It ultimately targets €13.0M (~\\$13.8M) for the first fund.\n\n**BRV Capital**, a tech-focused growth equity arm of **BlueRun Ventures**, [launched](https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/brv-capital-announces-launch-of-mobility-fund-i-enabling-new-markets-to-capture-the-momentum-of-electronic-vehicle-production-301702553.html) a new Mobility Fund to invest in the electric vehicle ecosystem and supply chains. “This expands our network within the EV ecosystem to help enable key component manufacturers and battery producers to accelerate and solidify new supply chain construction,” said Kwan Yoon, CIO of BRV Capital.\n\nThe **European Union’s** EuroHPC Joint Undertaking [plans](https:\/\/eurohpc-ju.europa.eu\/framework-partnership-agreement-fpa-developing-large-scale-european-initiative-high-performance_en) to spend up to €270.0M (~\\$286.7M) on a project focused on building high-performance computers based on RISC-V hardware and software.\n\n## AI applications\nHere are some of the largest rounds of the month for companies using AI in products and services:\n\n- **Dataiku** raised \\$200.0M in Series F for its platform for design, deployment, and management of AI applications.\n- **Zappi** raised \\$170.0M for its market research software that uses AI to test out a brand’s new marketing campaign or product.\n- **CoreWeave** raised \\$100.0M for its specialized cloud for large-scale GPU-accelerated workloads.\n- **SiBionics** raised \\$71.7M in Series D for development of implantable medical devices and medical imaging AI.\n- **Shield AI** raised \\$60.0M in Series E for AI pilots and autonomous drone swarms for military and defense.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	The month of December saw six rounds of $100 million or more. The largest, at a massive half-billion dollars, will support manufacturing of 12-inch monocrystalline silicon polished wafers and epitaxial wafers in China. The company is aiming for a production rate of 1 million pieces a month when current expansion is completed. Also in the half-billion club last month is a company making autonomous, all-electric heavy freight vehicles. A GPU startup pulled over $200 million to make graphics cards for high-end gaming and HPC. The AI hardware startups returned in December, including one promising a unified architecture for all software and machine learning processing and another building charge-based in-memory computing chips. Of course, all these chips get hot. One company newly emerged from stealth promises a way to take care of the heat problem in laptops and is drawing attention from some major players. Plus, power analysis, flexible electronics, additive manufacturing, and more in this look at 106 companies that collectively raised $2.8 billion in December 2022. Summary table Chip design AI hardware EDA Manufacturing & equipment Packaging Test, measurement, inspection Materials Memory & storage Analog & mixed signal Wireless Power devices Photonics Sensors Displays & AR/VR ADAS & autonomy Auto components Batteries Other technologies Previous reports Chip design Moore Threads raised CNY 1,500.0M (~$215.5M) in Series B funding led by China Mobile Digital New Economy Industry Fund and Hexie Health Insurance , joined by Dianshi Capital . Moore Threads develops multi-functional GPUs and graphics cards for the high-end gaming market as well as for 3D rendering, video processing, and HPC applications such as telecommunications, finance, scientific workloads, and AI. The GPUs are based on the company’s self-developed Metacomputing Unified System Architecture (MUSA). Funds will be used for product iteration, architecture innovation, and other R&D. Founded in 2020, it is based in Beijing, China. Frore Systems emerged from stealth with $100.0M in Series C funding from Qualcomm Ventures , Mayfield Fund , Addition , and Clear Ventures . Frore Systems develops solid-state cooling chips that aim to replace fans in consumer electronics with a MEMS-based device that incorporates piezoelectric layers, electrodes, and a diaphragm. The startup says its active cooling solutions remove more heat than fans, enabling notebooks to run up to 2X faster while being audibly silent and allowing creation of thinner, dustproof devices. It will also work with Intel on incorporating the technology into high-end laptops using Intel processors. Founded in 2018, it is based in San Jose, California, USA. Siroywe , also known as Deep Stream Micro , drew CNY 100.0M (~$14.3M) in Series A funding from Xingwang Investment , Shunrong Auto Parts , and Z&Y Capital . The startup is developing high-performance GPU chips , with several lines planned for applications such as 3D rendering, image processing, VR, AI, data centers, and HPC. Funds will be used to accelerate product development. It plans to tape out it first chips soon. Founded in 2021, it is based in Shenzhen, China. Haawking drew nearly CNY 100.0M (~$14.3M) in Series A+ funding led by Skyworth Investment , joined by Sequoia Capital China , Unity Ventures , Ginlong Technologies , and Huajin Capital . Haawking designs digital signal processors (DSPs) using the RISC-V ISA. It targets markets such as white goods, motor drivers, digital power supply, photovoltaics and energy storage, and new energy vehicles. Funds will be used for chip production and R&D. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2019. CIX Technology received pre-Series A+ financing from GF Qianhe Investment . CIX is developing intelligent CPU SoCs and computing solutions compatible with the Arm instruction set and focused on performance and efficiency. It targets high-end tablet computers, notebooks, desktops, AR/VR, and automotive cockpits. Its first product is expected to be released in 2023. Funds will be used for R&D and market expansion. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2021 and has raised over $100M to date. AI hardware NeuReality raised $35.0M in Series A funding led by Samsung Ventures , Cardumen Capital , Varana Capital , OurCrowd , and XT Hitech , with participation from SK Hynix , Cleveland Avenue , Korean Investment Partners , StoneBridge , and Glory Ventures . NeuReality makes purpose-built AI platforms optimized for deep learning inference use cases such as computer vision, natural language processing, and recommendation engines in data centers and near-edge on-premises locations. The startup says its Network Addressable Processing Units (NAPU) reduce the dependency on CPUs, NICs, and PCI switches and moves simple but critical data path functions from software to hardware. NeuReality claims its upcoming chip improves the utilization of AI compute resources that are currently deployed by removing existing system bottlenecks, lowering the latency of AI operations, and saving in overall system cost and power consumption. The company also provides software and runtime libraries to accelerate AI deployment. The fundraising will support deployment its inference solutions in 2023. Founded in 2019, the company is based in Caesarea, Israel, and has raised $48M to date. EnCharge AI emerged from stealth with $21.7M in Series A financing led by Anzu Partners with participation from AlleyCorp , Scout Ventures , Silicon Catalyst Angels , Schams Ventures , E14 Fund , and Alumni Ventures . EnCharge is developing an AI platform using charge-based in-memory computing technology that it claims provides orders-of-magnitude higher compute efficiency and density compared to current digital AI accelerators. It says test chips and hardware can achieve over 150 TOPS/W for 8-b compute, making it suitable for power, energy, and space constrained applications at the edge. Funds will be used to further develop and commercialize its semiconductor hardware and software stack. Based on technology developed at Princeton University, it was founded in 2022 and is based in Santa Clara, California, USA. Artosyn raised over CNY 100.0M (~$14.3M) in Series C funding led by Hefei Industry Investment Group . Artosyn develops edge AI , intelligent vision, and wireless audio/video transmission SoCs for applications including drones, security, automotive, and consumer electronics. It recently released a 150MHz-7GHz full-band wireless communication SoC. Funds will be used for hiring, R&D, production line expansion, and market expansion. Founded in 2011, it is based in Hefei, China. Quadric added $10.0M in equity and debt financing to its Series B round with new investment from Xerox Ventures and Mesh Ventures , bringing the round to $31.0M. Quadric offers general purpose neural processing unit (GPNPU) processor IP. The GPNPU architecture blends the machine learning performance characteristics of a neural processing accelerator with the full C++ programmability of a modern digital signal processor (DSP). It can handle matrix and vector operations and scalar (control) code in one execution pipeline to provide one unified architecture for machine learning inference plus pre-and-post processing. “Quadric has taken a software first approach and has created a unique unified architecture that allows for all software and machine learning processing to be done on a single chip, eliminating latency and bandwidth bottlenecks,” said Dean Mai, investment director at Xerox Ventures. Veerbhan Kheterpal, co-founder and CEO of Quadric, noted how the funds would be used: “We are rapidly ramping up our commercial teams to engage customers and continuing to expand our top-notch engineering organization to deliver our GPNPU and our world-class software tools for application development.” Based in Burlingame, California, USA, it was founded in 2017. EDA Baum Design Systems raised ₩5,000.0M (~$3.9M) in Series A funding from LB Investment . Baum develops power modeling and analysis software for SoC design, including software/hardware co-design and power profiling, IP power modeling, power sign off, security vulnerability identification, and IR drop analysis. Founded in 2013, it is based in Seoul, South Korea. Manufacturing & equipment Pragmatic Semiconductor added $35.0M to its Series C round with participation from new investors British Patient Capital , In-Q-Tel , Prosperity7 Ventures , and Maven Capital Partners , bringing the round to $125.0M. Pragmatic manufactures flexible electronics for IoT devices, using thin-film semiconductors it says are cheaper and faster to produce than silicon chips. It offers foundry services, deployment of its fabrication equipment at customer sites through a Fab-as-a-Service model, and a line of ultra-low-cost RFID devices. “We continue to see growing investor and customer interest in affordable solutions for digitization and control of supply chains, reinforced by government initiatives such as the recent EU legislation regarding Digital Product Passports,” said Erik Langaker, chair of Pragmatic. Funds will be used to accelerate expansion plans, including a second fabrication line at a new campus. Founded in 2021, it is based in Cambridge, UK. Lidrotec raised €5.0M (~$5.3M) in Series A funding from GOOSE Capital , Gründerfonds Ruhr , Luminate Accelerator , Onsight Ventures , TiE Angels Texas , Sivas Asset Management , Sivotec , CRC Ventures , Industry Consulting Strobl , and individual investor Toni Schlegel . Lidrotec has developed a wafer-dicing laser technology for the semiconductor industry. It uses liquids in the laser processing zone, which cool and rinse wafers while the laser cuts out the chips. The startup claims this produces thinner cuts with higher precision, no damages to the material, clean surfaces without debris, and higher processing speeds without needing to adapt the production process. Founded in 2019, it is based in Bochum, Germany. Syenta raised AUD 3.7M (~$2.5M) in seed funding from Blackbird Ventures , Jelix Ventures , and Brindabella Capital . Syenta has developed a method for 3D printing of multi-material electronics such as sensors, photovoltaics, batteries, PCBs, antennas, and flexible printed electronics. The startup’s equipment, which fits inside a box that can sit on a coffee table, can print metals (copper, nickel, silver, gold), conductive polymers (PEDOT, polyaniline, polypyrrole), semiconductor materials (molybdenum oxide, zinc telluride), and epoxy insulators. Funds will support technical development, delivery of printers to early customers, and hiring. Founded in 2020, it is based in Acton, Australia. Goldenscope Tech , also known as Jinjing Technology , received tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.4M) in a Series A+ round led by Lightspeed China Partners , joined by CDH Investments , Fortune Capital , TigerYeah Capital , and others. The startup builds cathode fluorescence imaging systems and spectral detection systems. Alongside uses in numerous scientific fields, they can be used in the semiconductor industry to detect device defects, improve raw material processes, and conduct IC failure analysis. In the future, it plans to expand to electron microscope peripheral products such as an ultrafast cathode fluorescence system, transmission electron microscope cathode fluorescence system, and low-temperature electron microscopy. Funds will be used to open a new R&D office. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2018 and raised over CNY 100M in 2022. KyLitho drew tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.4M) in Series A financing from Infinity Capital , Meihua Venture Capital , and Panstar Asset Management . The startup provides a thick-film lithography process for manufacturing integrated passive devices. Founded in 2017, it is based in Shenzhen, China. Gona Semiconductor Technology raised around CNY 10.0M (~$1.4M) from West Shanghai . Gona Semi makes wafer handling equipment , including Equipment Front End Module (EFEM), wafer sorter, wafer loading system, and open cassette stage. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2020. Fluence Technology raised €1.0M (~$1.1M) in funding from JR Holding . The startup makes femtosecond lasers based on all-fiber optic technology that can be used in manufacturing consumer electronics, polymers, semiconductors, and LEDs. It also has applications in biophotonics and medicine. Founded in 2016, it is based in Warsaw, Poland. Fortify received a strategic investment from Lockheed Martin Ventures . Fortify provides an additive manufacturing platform for complex structures with unique mechanical, electrical, thermal, and electromagnetic properties. The funds will be used for process and material development of additive manufacturing of RF devices. “The high-frequency communication space around RF is exploding with growth. This is not only in aerospace, but also in commercial 5G, satellite communications, autonomous vehicle sensors, and IoT,” said Lawrence Ganti, Fortify CEO. “Each of Lockheed Martin’s business areas have been adopting additive technologies for mission-critical systems at an aggressive rate. We’ve built and tested cutting-edge antenna and radar systems that are great examples of how additive can create unique value in aerospace, defense, and communications.” Founded in 2016, it is based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Laplace Energy Technology received new financing from China Life Science and Technology Innovation Fund and Yunhao Capital . Laplace makes equipment for semiconductors and photovoltaic manufacturing. Its products include equipment for low pressure chemical vapor deposition, plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition, atomic layer deposition, ultra-high temperature annealing and oxidization, diffusion furnaces, and low pressure horizontal diffusion systems. Based in Shenzhen, China, it was founded in 2016. Starmask , also known as Longtu Photo Mask , raised pre-IPO financing from Silan Ventures and others. The company makes photomasks. It currently offers precisions down to 130nm for ICs and also provides photomasks for power semiconductors and MEMS. Funds will be used for construction of a new manufacturing facility. Founded in 2010, it is based in Shenzhen, China. Talents & Technology raised Series A financing that included CasStar . The company provides manufacturing operation management software for battery, semiconductor, and other advanced manufacturing industries. Its products include manufacturing execution software (MES), laboratory information management system (LIMS), quality management system (QMS), and an R&D big data analysis system. Founded in 2009, it is based in Liyang, China. Packaging 3DSEMI raised CNY 165.0M (~$23.7M) in financing from the Guangdong Semiconductor and Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund , Guangzhou Industrial Investment Group , and Zengcheng Industrial Investment . The company provides wafer-level packaging services. Founded in 2022, it is based in Guangzhou, China. Dewo Advanced Automation (DAA) raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~$14.3M) in Series A funding from Shanshan Group , Hiway Capital , QF Capital , and others. DAA makes high speed, high precision wire bonding machines for IC and LED packaging. Funds will be used for R&D, production line upgrades, and marketing. Founded in 2012, it is based in Shenzhen, China. Test, measurement & inspection Macrotest raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~$14.3M) in Series C and C+ funding from BYD Group , Yunjin Capital , Beyond Moore Fund , and others. Macrotest makes semiconductor test equipment including ATE and test boards for high-speed digital, high-voltage and high-current analog, mixed-signal, and RF ICs. Founded in 2018, it is based in Nanjing, China. UniSiC Technology , also known as Chenxin Technology , closed a CNY 100.0M (~$14.3M) Series A round led by Summitview Capital . UniSiC develops test and analysis systems for silicon carbide (SiC) devices, from SiC wafers to power modules. Alongside test equipment, it offers a SiC CT high-voltage generator, integrated X-ray source, and MRI gradient power amplifier, as well as SiC power modules for applications including automotive and medical devices. Funds will be used for R&D and mass production of test equipment and medical SiC power components. Founded in 2020, it is based in Shanghai, China. DarwinAI raised $6.0M in financing led by BDC Capital with participation from new and existing investors. DarwinAI provides a visual quality inspection system for PCBs that combines AI with proprietary optics, custom hardware, and a large PCB dataset. “By making it straightforward to deploy inspection units and analyze data, clients can install them in novel locations and enable completely new capabilities such as returned product verification, process auditing and retrospective quality inspection,” said Sheldon Fernandez, CEO of DarwinAI. The new funding will enable the company to make the system more robust for mass market deployment and ramp up hardware production. Founded in 2017, it is based in Waterloo, Canada. Saimai Measurement and Control drew tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.4M) in pre-Series A funding led by Addor Capital . The company provides testing systems and services for RF and microwave components , frequency source components, frequency conversion components, digital receiver components, RF and microwave signal generation components, RF microwave transceivers, and high bandwidth vector modulation and analysis. Founded in 2021, it is based in Suzhou, China. MaxOne Semiconductor closed Series D+ funding led by Fosun Capital and Lanhor Capital . MaxOne offers IC wafer test probe cards including 3D MEMS vertical probe cards and RF MEMS vertical probe cards. Funds will be used for R&D and construction of production lines. Based in Suzhou, China, it was founded in 2015. PIQS received Series B funding led by Guosen Capital and Green Pine Capital Partners . PIQS provides laser profilers and 2D and 3D visual inspection systems for PCBs, consumer electronics, batteries, automotive parts, and other industries. Based in Shenzhen, China, it was founded in 2013. Materials Eswin Material , a division of Eswin Technology , raised nearly CNY 4,000.0M (~$574.8M) in Series C funding led by China National Building Material , joined by investors including Source Code Capital , Yufu Holding Group , Financial Street Group , Shang Qi Capital , SDIC Venture Capital , Hudson Capital , GF Venture Capital , China Life Private Equity Investment , Zhongji Investment , Puyao Capital , and China Development Bank Capital . Eswin Material produces 12-inch monocrystalline silicon polished wafers and epitaxial wafers. Current monthly production capacity is 300,000 pieces, which is expected to reach 1 million pieces per month at completion of its current expansion. The company says its production capacity has been sold for the next three years. Eswin Technology also makes IoT chips and offers packaging and testing services, including wafer gold bump processing, wafer testing, grinding, cutting, packaging, and final testing. Founded in 2016, it is based in Beijing, China. PowerEpi drew CNY 150.0M (~$21.5M) in financing led by SDIC Venture Capital and Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory , joined by Leaguer Capital , Shenzhen Capital Group , China Capital Management , and Glory Ventures . The startup manufactures silicon carbide (SiC) epitaxial wafers. Funds will be used for R&D and production capacity expansion. Founded in 2020 to commercialize research from Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, it is based in Dongguan, China. Enkris Semiconductor raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~$14.3M) in Series C financing led by Nio Capital and DragonBall Capital , joined by Xinke Capital , China Renaissance , GoerTek , and 37 Interactive Entertainment . Enkris Semiconductor offers GaN epitaxial materials for power electronics, micro-LED, and microwave RF applications. Its products include GaN-on-Silicon, GaN-on-SiC, GaN-on-Sapphire, and GaN-on-GaN epi wafers in various sizes, including 300mm. Based in Suzhou, China, it was founded in 2012. Su Chuan Technology raised CNY 100.0M (~$14.3M) in funding. The startup makes ultra-thin flexible glass for flexible and rollable displays, foldable smartphones, and flexible sensors. It is currently focused on 0.03mm, 0.05mm, and 0.07mm glass and plans to offer a range of different fold types. Based in Nantong, China, it was founded in 2020. Weimai Core Materials drew CNY 100.0M (~$14.3M) in funding from Hefei Industry Investment Group , Beyond Moore Fund , Jinbang Capital , and others. The startup manufactures materials for ArF, KrF, and I-line photoresists, including photoacid generators, photoinitiators, bottom anti-reflective coating (BARC) layers, and zirconium-based precursors. Funds will be used for mass production and R&D. Founded in 2021, it is based in Suzhou, China. U-MAP raised 700.0M yen (~$5.2M) in funding from Real Tech Holdings , Kyoto University Innovation Capital , Chukyo Yushi , Aichi Capital , Seiko Epson Corporation , and Global Brain Corporation . U-MAP has developed a thermal conductivity additive based on fibrous aluminum nitride single crystals to improve the heat removal performance of ceramics, resin, and rubber materials used in electronics devices, including consumer electronics, automobiles, energy storage, communications, and aerospace. It says its material provides up to 4x the heat conduction capability compared to standard thermal additives with increased tensile strength, reduced brittleness, and extended thermal tolerance. Funds will be used to start mass production. It also plans to start producing aluminum nitride substrates using its material in 2024, followed by high thermal conductivity resin products such as heat dissipation sheets in 2025. A spin out from Nagoya University founded in 2016, it is based in Nagoya, Japan. Shangxin Jinggong New Material Technology received tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.4M) in funding from Hefei Industry Investment Group and others. The company produces diamond-copper heat sinks for electronic packaging and high-end sputtering targets using spark plasma sintering. It also makes anode target discs for CT machines. Funds will be used for purchasing equipment, R&D, and marketing. Based in Hefei, China, it was founded in 2021. Hyperion Technology raised Series A+ financing from Topping Capital . The startup manufactures conductive silver pastes , conductive silver glue for semiconductor packaging, and electronic ink for use in flexible circuits and touch displays. Funds will be used to upgrade and expand production lines as well as for R&D and hiring. Founded in 2016, it is based in Beijing, China. LingGas drew Series B financing from CDB Technology Venture Capital , Guofang Capital , Lianhe Capital , and Stony Creek Capital . The company provides specialty gases for manufacturing ICs, displays, photovoltaics, and optical fibers. Founded in 2018, it is based in Beijing, China. Memory & storage Hosin Global Electronics raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~$14.3M) in Series A+ financing from Kunqiao Capital , China Innovative Capital Management , and Guoyuan Innovation Investment , its third round in 2022. Hosin Global offers a range of storage and memory devices , including USB flash drives, eMMC/UFS, DRAM, SPI NAND, SSD, and SD cards. Funds will be used for new product development. Founded in 2018, it is based in Shenzhen, China. Analog & mixed signal AccuSilicon raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~$14.3M) in Series F funding from SDIC Venture Capital . The company makes analog and mixed-signal chips , including analog switches for USB Type-C and MIPI D-PHY, overvoltage protection chips, ADC/DAC, DSP, clock driver/amplifier and clock generator chips, crystal oscillators, and integrated modules. It primarily targets smartphones and audio/video equipment, and additionally offers development services. Funds will be used for R&D and hiring. Based in Guangzhou, China, it was founded in 2014. Silicon Innovation , also known as Dianke Xingtuo , raised over CNY 100.0M (~$14.3M) in pre-Series A financing led by Highlight Capital , joined by Glory Ventures , Rising Investments , and Xingrui Capital . This is the startup’s third round in the space of a year. Silicon Innovation offers analog and mixed-signal chips , including clocks, interfaces, and power management. Among its products is a 10-channel output clock buffer chip that supports the 32Gbps PCIe5.0 specification, a spread spectrum clock generator, and a retimer that also supports PCIe 5.0. It mainly targets the data center and server market. Based in Chengdu, China, it was founded in 2019. CrossChip MicroSystems raised nearly CNY 100.0M (~$14.3M) in Series A+ financing from Sungrow Power , CDHT Investment , and China Fortune-Tech Capital . CrossChip provides Hall effect sensor, magnetic resistance sensor, current sensor, motor driver, LED driver, and power management chips. Applications include photovoltaic inverters, industrial control, and automotive. Funds will be used for R&D, particularly focusing on development of automotive chips. Founded in 2013, it is based in Chengdu, China. Chipanalog Microelectronics raised Series C+ financing from SAIC Motor and Shang Qi Capital . The company makes analog and mixed-signal chips including isolation, interfaces, high-performance analog, driver, and power chips for industrial and automotive electronics markets. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2016. Wireless EpicMEMS , also known as Kaiyuan Communications , raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~$14.3M) in Series B funding led by Huacheng Venture Capital and Hui Capital , joined by Shunwei Capital , Xiamen Venture Capital , Hua Partners , Shenzhen Venture Capital , and Oriental Fortune Capital . EpicMEMS produces RF front-end BAW filters , receiving modules, antenna solutions, and an integrated module with high-performance filters, duplexers, multiplexers, power amplifiers, RF switches, and low noise amplifiers. It focuses on 4G/5G applications. Funds will be used for marketing, expanding filter products, and developing RF modules. Founded in 2018, it is based in Xiamen, China. eoSemi raised £2.0M (~$2.4M) in Series A funding led by Capital-E . The company develops high performing digitally compensated TCXOs (temperature compensated crystal oscillators) based on a 65nm pure CMOS process for broadband wireless equipment. “A combination of the silicon technology, careful design, digital compensation schemes and calibration ensures world beating performance” said Steve Cliffe, CEO of eoSemi. “Specifically; industry leading phase noise of 162dBc/Hz, power consumption of 3.6mW, ultra-tight stability of better than 50ppb: with this performance available right across an extended temperature range of -40C to +105C, and in a 2520 package or smaller.” Funds will be used to complete its auto-test solutions required to calibrate TCXOs in volume and begin the commercialization. Founded in 2012, it is based in Congleton, UK. Comoro Technology drew tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.4M) in angel funding from Leaguer Capital and Lanwan Capital . The startup develops multi-source fusion hardware and software that combines wireless signals with sensors to improve navigation and location sensing in consumer electronics, IoT, and automotive. Funds will be used for R&D and mass production. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2021. Power devices AccoPower drew hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~$14.3M) in Series C funding from Boyuan Capital , Midea Group , CCB Trust , Yuexiu Industrial Investment Fund , Guangdong Yuecai Venture Capital , Geely , Eastern Bell Capital , and China Fellow Partners . AccoPower specializes in automotive-grade IGBTs, MOSFETs, and silicon carbide power devices and modules. Based in Guangzhou, China, it was founded in 2018. InventChip received hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~$14.3M) in pre-Series B funding led by SAIC Motor and Shang Qi Capital , joined by Sungrow Power Supply , AISWEI , Ginlong Technologies , Huaqiang Capital , and Zhejiang Chuangzhi . InventChip specializes in power devices based on silicon carbide, including SiC SBD, SiC MOSFET, CCM totem pole PFC, modules, drivers, and controllers for switched-mode power supply, electronic control, and automotive electronics markets. Funds will be used for fab expansion and R&D. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2017. Meisi Semiconductor raised nearly CNY 100.0M (~$14.3M) in Series B funding from Woyan Capital , Yuanhe Holdings , and others. The company develops fast charging chips and AC-DC main control chips for consumer electronics, drones, power tools, and IoT. Based in Suzhou, China, it was founded in 2013. Eggtronic raised $12.0M in the first close of its Series B funding from Rinkelberg Capital , CDP Venture Capital , and Doorway Venture Capital . It anticipates raising a total of $20.0M in the round. Eggtronic makes mixed-signal controller ICs for power management applications. Funds will be used for mass production of its AC/DC power conversion and wireless power transfer solutions. “Our technologies are proven in the field with millions of units shipped to date and we can now build on that success thanks to the latest investment. The new funds will help us to propel our scale-up, doubling the size of our global team, accelerating our semiconductor development roadmap, and expanding research and engineering resources,” said Eggtronic founder and CEO Igor Spinella. Founded in 2012, it is based in Modena, Italy. Senmu Leishi Technology raised tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.4M) in funding from Source Code Capital and others. The startup has developed what it calls a programmable power electronics controller (PPEC), which it says can speed development of digital power supplies. It recently released its first chip, a phase-shift full-bridge controller. Its PPEC is also available as boards. The company additionally offers semi-physical simulation of power electronics. Funds will be used for product iteration and market expansion. Based in Wuhan, China, it was founded in 2017. Yanhuang Guoxin , also known as Trimitec , raised tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.4M) in Series A+ financing from Plum Ventures . The company makes power management chips for high-reliability industries such as aerospace. Its products include rad-hard DC/DC and ultra-low noise LDO. Funds will be used for hiring, strengthening supply chains, and expansion in areas such as commercial aerospace, electric vehicles, and power grids. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2016. Geener Microelectronics received pre-Series A investment led by Walden International , joined by Gaorong Capital , Vision Knight Capital , and others. The startup produces inverter power modules, automotive-grade IGBT chips and modules, SiC devices, and low-voltage MOSFETs for applications such as new energy vehicles, electric motorcycles, photovoltaics, and energy storage. Funds will be used for R&D, production line construction, and hiring. Founded in 2022, it is based in Hangzhou, China. HIIC Semi received Series A+ investment from OCT Capital Group . The startup makes power semiconductors with products including high-voltage integrated circuits (HVIC), IGBT, and power MOSFET, as well as MCUs and sensors. Based in Foshan, China, it was founded in 2020. Siptory received new funding from the Zhonghe Intelligent Automobile Fund . The company makes power electronics including electrostatic discharge protection devices, transient voltage suppressors (TVS), MOSFETs, and power modules. It targets TVs, set-top boxes, and mobile devices. Funds will be used in construction a panel-level fan-out packaging line. Founded in 2014, it is based in Shenzhen, China. Photonics Xscape Photonics received $10.0M in seed funding from Altair . Xscape Photonics develops high efficiency photonic chips for ultra-high bandwidth connections inside data centers and high-performance computing systems. “This investment and collaboration with some of the world’s best innovators in photonics will allow us to stay at the cutting edge of such high-fidelity and advanced technologies that will help our customers solve their problems more efficiently as they look to the next generation of hardware,” said James R. Scapa, founder and chief executive officer, Altair. Based in New York, New York, USA, it was founded in 2022. Sensors Fortsense received hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~$14.3M) in Series C1 financing led by Chengdu Science and Technology Venture Capital , joined by BAIC Capital , Huiyou Investment , Shanghai International Group , Shengzhong Investment , and others. The company develops optical sensing chips , including 3D structured light chips for under-screen fingerprint sensors and time-of-flight (ToF) sensors for facial recognition in mobile devices. Funding will be used for development of single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) lidar chips for automotive applications. Founded in 2017, it is based in Shenzhen, China. PolarisIC raised nearly CNY 100.0M (~$14.3M) in pre-Series A financing from Dami Ventures , Innomed Capital , Legend Capital , Nanshan SEI Investment , and Planck Venture Capital . PolarisIC makes single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) direct time-of-flight (dToF) sensors and photon counting low-light imaging chips for mobile phones, robotic vacuums, drones, industrial sensors, and AGV. Funds will be used for mass production and development of 3D stacking technology and back-illuminated SPAD. Based in Shenzhen, China, it was founded in 2021. VicoreTek received nearly CNY 100.0M (~$14.3M) in strategic financing led by ASR Microelectronics and joined by Bondshine Capital . The startup develops image processing and sensor fusion chips , AI algorithms, and modules for object avoidance in sweeping robots. It plans to expand to other types of service robots and AR/MR, followed by the automotive market. Funds will be used for R&D and mass production. Founded in 2019, it is based in Nanjing, China. Greenteg drew CHF 10.0M (~$10.8M) in funding from existing and new investors. The company makes heat flux sensors for applications ranging from photonics, building insulation, and battery characterization to core body temperature measurement in the form factor of wearables. Funds will be used for R&D into medical applications in the wearable market and to scale production capacity. Founded in 2009 as a spin off from ETH Zurich, it is based in Rümlang, Switzerland. Phlux Technology raised £4.0M (~$4.9M) in seed funding led by Octopus Ventures and joined by Northern Gritstone , Foresight Williams Technology Funds , and QUBIS Innovation Fund . Phlux develops antimony-based infrared sensors for lidar systems. The startup claims its architecture is 10x more sensitive and with 50% more range compared to equivalent sensors. It currently offers a single element sensor that is retrofittable into existing lidar systems and plans to build an integrated subsystem and array modules for a high-performance sensor toolkit. Other applications for the infrared sensors include satellite communications internet, fiber telecoms, autonomous vehicles, gas sensing, and quantum communications. Phlux was also recently awarded an Innovate UK project with QLM Technology to develop a lidar system for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions. A spin out of Sheffield University founded in 2020, it is based in Sheffield, UK. Microparity raised tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.4M) in pre-Series A+ funding from Summitview Capital . Microparity develops high-performance direct time-of-flight (dToF) single photon detection devices , including single-photon avalanche diodes (SPAD), silicon photomultipliers (SiPM), and SiPM readout ASICs for consumer electronics, lidar, medical imaging, industrial inspection, and other applications. Founded in 2017, it is based in Hangzhou, China. Yegrand Smart Science & Technology raised pre-Series A financing from Zhejiang Venture Capital . Yegrand Smart develops photon pickup and Doppler lidar equipment for measuring vibration. Founded in 2021, it is based in Hangzhou, China. Displays & AR/VR Saphlux Semiconductor Technology raised CNY 110.0M (~$15.8M) in Series B funding from Baidu Ventures , Fosun Capital , CasStar , Tong Sheng Capital , and others. Saphlux develops semi-polar gallium nitride (GaN) quantum dot technology that uses nano-pores to improve efficiency of mini and micro-LED displays. Funds will be used for mass production of quantum dot micro-LED chips for public information displays and televisions and micro-display modules for AR/VR applications. A spin out from the Nitride Group at Yale University founded in 2014, it is based in Brantford, Connecticut, USA. Artizan Optical Crystal received tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.4M) in Series A financing from Dahua Capital . The startup develops holographic optical components such as gratings and waveguides for AR and heads-up displays. Funds will be used for hiring, R&D, and mass production. Founded in 2019, it is based in Shanghai, China. ADAS & autonomy Einride received $200.0M in Series C funding from AMF , EQT Ventures , Northzone , Polar Structure , Norrsken VC , Temasek Holdings , and others, as well as $300.0M in debt financing from Barclays Europe . Einride offers autonomous, all-electric heavy freight vehicles that can operate on public roads with the assistance of remote operators. Earlier this year, the company completed a pilot with its autonomous vehicle on a U.S. public road without a safety driver. It also offers a platform to manage fleets and shipping routes, including coordinating charging. The funding will be used for new developments and deployments, as well as expanding offerings to new markets. Founded in 2016, it is based in Stockholm, Sweden. Rhino Auto , also known as Huixi Intelligent Technology , raised over $50.0M in angel funding led by Xiaomi , joined by Cathay Capital , GSR Ventures , Tsinghua Research Capital , Z&Y Capital , and others. The startup is developing AI chips for autonomous driving and ADAS, targeting L2+ and above. It expects its first chip to enter mass production in 2024. Founded in April 2022, it is based in Hefei, China. SafeAI raised $38.0M in Series B funding from investors including Builders VC , McKinley Management , George Kaiser Family Foundation , Energy Innovation Capital , Autotech Ventures , Brick & Mortar Ventures , Embark Ventures , Newlab , and Vimson Group , with strategic investment from motion control company Moog Inc . SafeAI retrofits construction and mining vehicles with aftermarket hardware and proprietary autonomy software that it claims increases worksite productivity, safety, and cost savings. It says its solution is independent of manufacturer or vehicle type. Funds will be used for hiring and global expansion. Founded in 2018, it is based in Santa Clara, California, USA. Helm.ai raised $31.0M in Series C financing led by Freeman Group , joined by ACVC Partners , Amplo , and strategic investors Honda Motor , Goodyear Ventures , and Sungwoo Hitech . Helm.ai develops AI software for ADAS and L4 autonomous driving in both commercial and consumer vehicles. Its software covers perception, intent modeling, path planning, and vehicle control and uses an unsupervised learning method using mathematical modeling that the company says allows it to train on large scale datasets quickly and cost-effectively with little to no human intervention. Funds will be used for R&D, productization of its self-driving technologies, and to further execute on commercial engagements in the automotive and robotics sectors. Founded in 2016, it is based in Menlo Park, California, USA, and has raised $78M to date. Genesys Microelectronics raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~$14.3M) in angel+ funding led by CICC Capital and Baoding Investment , joined by Ondine Capital and Zhongchen Investment . This follows an angel round in May. Genesys Microelectronics is developing chips for automotive smart cockpits and ADAS. Funds will be used for hiring, R&D, and marketing. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded as a spin off from Fosun International in January 2022. Qcraft raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~$14.3M) in Series B financing from CICC Capital , consumer electronics company TCL , and Genesis Capital . The company provides full stack autonomous driving solutions for urban environments and currently operates a fleet of robobuses in several Chinese cities. It recently launched a L4 robotaxi service in Suzhou. Funds will be used to accelerate mass production of its ADAS products and large-scale implementation of robobuses. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2019. FABU Technology raised over CNY 100.0M (~$14.3M) in a Series B2 round from the Anhui Provincial Railway Development Fund and Zhejiang University Education Foundation . The startup develops L4 autonomous driving solutions for port operations vehicles . It plans to expand to logistics, public transportation, and other commercial applications. Funds will be used for R&D. Based in Hangzhou, China, it was founded in 2017. iHorseAI , also known as Liuma Ruichi Technology , drew nearly CNY 100.0M (~$14.3M) in Series A+ financing led by Zhongguancun Development Group . The startup develops ADAS solutions for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, with a focus on automated parking . It provides software, camera module, and controller. Alongside automated and valet parking, it offers a surround view system for commercial and passenger vehicles, commercial vehicle electronic rearview mirror, and driver drowsiness and attention warning system. Funds will be used for R&D and mass production. It also plans to release a solution integrating parking with other assisted driving features. Founded in 2017, it is based in Beijing, China. PhiGent Robotics raised tens of millions of dollars in Series A+ financing led by Xiang He Capital and joined by Ince Capital . Phigent Robotics develops automotive sensors along with AI-based visual imaging and 3D visual radar technology for autonomous driving and ADAS. The startup has launched a binocular vision radar product, which it says is combined with AI processing to simultaneously obtain basic 3D description information and high-level semantic information. It also plans to deliver autonomous driving solutions covering active safety, high-speed piloting, and other functions, with gradual expansion into higher levels of autonomy such as parking and point-to-point driving to follow. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2021 and has raised nearly $100M to date. Black Sesame Technologies received strategic funding from Dongfeng Motor . Black Sesame develops SoCs and software for L2-L3 ADAS and autonomous driving. Its chips integrate image signal processor and neural network accelerator. It also offers AI development software and image processing and perception algorithms. Along with the funding, Dongfeng Motor will be using Black Sesame’s A1000 series chips, which can reach 58 TOPS, for L2/L2+ features such as assisted highway driving and automated parking in upcoming electric sedan and electric SUV models. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2016. Auto components Indie Microelectronics raised CNY 300.0M (~$43.0M) in Series B funding led by Changan Automobile’s Changan Anhe Private Equity Investment Fund , auto parts maker Keboda Technology , Xingyu Automotive Lighting Systems , Sunic Capital , Bank of Communications , and Dongfeng Motor Group , joined by Guolian Securities , Keysida Group , Qianhai Pengchen Investment , and Royal Sea Capital . Indiemicro makes mixed signal automotive SoCs for interior and exterior car lighting control and small motor control applications requiring LIN connectivity. It is also developing products for medical and IoT markets. Founded in 2017, it is based in Wuxi, China. Arkmicro Technologies raised over CNY 100.0M (~$14.3M) in a Series D round from IPV Capital and Shanshan . Arkmicro develops automotive cockpit SoCs including for digital instrument cluster, image processing for infotainment and streaming media, digital rearview mirror, and Beidou/GPS navigation. Founded in 2000, it is based in Shenzhen, China. EPowerlabs received €3.0M (~$3.1M) in seed funding led by Lazpiur and joined by Itzarri EPSV , SPRI Group , Easo Ventures , and current investors, along with €2.0M (~$2.1M) in Next Generation EU funds. EPowerlabs makes power electronic modules for electric vehicles, including DC/DC converters, e-motor controllers, battery management systems, and on-board chargers. Funds will be used for hiring and to accelerate the pace to market. Founded in 2019, it is based in San Sebastian, Spain. MotionSilicon drew tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.4M) in pre-Series A funding from Wuxi Haichuang Investment and Xintou Group , following a round in May. MotionSilicon is developing a range of automotive MCUs and software for applications such as domain controllers, regional controllers, subsystem controllers, and central and regional gateways. Funds will be used for R&D. Based in Wuxi, China, it was founded in 2021. Senfoto Technology received tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.4M) in Series A funding. The startup makes solid-state lidar chips for automotive and smart city applications. Funds will be used for R&D and manufacturing. Based in Ningbo, China, it was founded in 2018. Benewake received Series C financing from CCB Investment , Shunwei Capital , FAW Group , Tianqi Private Equity Fund Management , Jiangmen Venture Capital , Sealand Innovation , CETC Fund , FH Capital , and others. Benewake develops solid-state lidar for automotive, roadside applications, and rail transit. Its products include an automotive-grade 512-line lidar to detect smaller objects or objects at greater distance as well as numerous long-range and short-range time-of-flight lidar. Founded in 2015, it is based in Beijing, China. Leadrive Technology drew Series C+ financing from Shanghai International Group. Leadrive makes high-performance IGBT power modules and main-drive dual-motor controller products for electric vehicles, including heavy-duty vehicles. Funds will be used to accelerate the construction of an IGBT/SiC power module packaging production line. Based in Shenzhen, China, it was founded in 2017. Batteries Group14 Technologies added $214.0M to its Series C round from investors including Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund , Lightrock Climate Impact Fund , Moore Strategic Ventures , Oman Investment Authority , and Molicel , bringing the Series C total to $614.0M. Group14 develops composite materials for lithium-silicon batteries. The company says its micronized silicon-carbon powder for Li-ion battery anodes has five times the capacity and enables up to 50% more energy density compared to conventional graphite. The material can be dropped in to existing manufacturing processes and can either be blended with graphite in anodes or used as a replacement. The funds will be used to build its second commercial-scale factory. It is also planning an additional factory in South Korea as part of a joint venture with SK Group. Founded in 2015, it is based in Woodinville, Washington, USA. Huachuang New Material raised over CNY 700.0M (~$100.4M) in funding from Addor Capital , CATL , Sunwoda Electronic , Morning Road Capital , Guanyu Technology , Gotion High-tech , and EVE Energy . The company manufactures electrolytic copper foil for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, energy storage, and consumer electronics. It currently offers copper foils in 3.5μm-10μm thicknesses. Based in Tongling, China, it was founded in 2016. Customcells raised €60.0M (~$63.1M) in Series A financing led by World Fund and Abacon Capital , joined by Vsquared Ventures and Porsche . Customcells develops and manufactures application-specific lithium-ion battery cells from prototypes to small and medium series. It primarily focuses on custom batteries for automotive, aerospace, medical instruments, and maritime. It also helps customers plan and commission their own battery production lines. Funds will be used for expansion in the electric aviation market. A spin off from Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft founded in 2012, it is based in Itzehoe, Germany. ZincFive raised $54.0M in Series D funding led by Helios Climate Ventures , joined by existing investors Senator Investment Group and Standard Investments and new investors including OGCI Climate Investments and Japan Energy Fund . ZincFive develops nickel-zinc batteries for uninterruptible power applications in data centers, mission-critical IT, transportation infrastructure, and industrial engine starting. “ZincFive’s nickel-zinc battery energy storage solutions are powerful, reliable, safe, and highly sustainable, having significantly lower end-to-end climate impact than alternative battery chemistries,” said Jesse Johnson, managing director at Helios Climate Ventures. The funding will boost channel and product development as well as accelerate the build-out of annual high-volume production capacity. Founded in 2016 and based in Tualatin, Oregon, USA, it has raised $139M to date. LeydenJar Technologies received a €30.0M ($31.7M) loan from the European Investment Bank . LeydenJar produces silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries using a plasma-based deposition process. It says its technology can increase the energy density of batteries by 70% compared to graphite anode foil and is suitable for fast charging, while reducing CO 2 emissions of anode production by 85%. It targets consumer electronics, EVs, and electric flight. The funds will be used to build a new factory with a production capacity of 100 MWh to produce its silicon anode foil at industrial scale. It is expected to be fully operational by 2026. Founded in 2016 as a spin out from research institute TNO, and based in Leiden, the Netherlands, it has raised over $39M. Element Energy drew $28.0M in Series B funding led by Cohort Ventures and a clean energy generation company, joined by LG Technology Ventures , Edison International , Prelude Ventures , and Radar Partners . Element Energy provides a hardware and software battery management system for large-scale battery installations. Initially focusing on second-life batteries, it plans to expand to first-life energy storage and electric vehicle applications. The company’s technology replaces a traditional power conversion system with a distributed power conversion approach for a more granular level of control. Instead of controlling a MWh-scale battery as a single element with thousands of cells all subjected to the same use profile, it independently controls the power flowing in and out of each module so that second-life batteries aren’t limited by the worst-performing cells. Funding will be used for investment in assets, logistics, and infrastructure related to upcoming utility-scale deployments of second-life EV batteries. Founded in 2019, it is based in Menlo Park, California, USA. Yipeng Energy Technology received CNY 180.0M (~$25.8M) in financing led by Yingke Capital and Zibo Jingkai Industry Fund . The company manufactures lithium-ion batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles , with a focus on heavy vehicles such as buses, mining trucks, heavy freight vehicles, and construction machinery. It also makes batteries for energy storage systems. Funds will be used to construct a new manufacturing plant and expand sales channels. Founded in 2014, it is based in Huizhou, China. Ampcera drew $15.0M in Series A funding led by Hanwha Solutions Corporation . Ampcera produces sulfide-based solid electrolyte materials, which it says can enable solid-state batteries with higher energy density, better safety, and faster-charging rates than conventional lithium-ion batteries. “Our sulfide-based solid electrolyte materials demonstrate superior performance with the room temperature ionic conductivity exceeding 12 mS/cm, which is comparable to the flammable liquid electrolyte that is to be replaced by the solid electrolyte,” said Hui Du, Ampcera co-founder and CTO. Funds will be used to scale the production capacity and accelerate the integration of its electrolyte materials in solid-state batteries. Based in Tucson, Arizona, USA, it was founded in 2017. Keyking Recycling raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~$14.3M) in Series B funding from Shang Qi Capital , SAIC Capital , Hengxu Capital , Wanxiang 123 , Fortune Capital , and Shengli Investment . The company recycles lithium-ion batteries from consumer electronics and electric vehicles to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate. It also processes lithium and nickel-cobalt containing wastes. Funds will be used for construction of new production lines and R&D. Based in Leiyang City, China, it was founded in 2016. Rongke Power drew hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~$14.3M) in Series B funding that included Jinding Capital . The company manufactures all-vanadium redox flow batteries for long-term energy storage. Funds will be used for product upgrades, capacity expansion, and hiring. Rongke Energy is also planning an IPO. Founded in 2008, it is based in Dalian, China. Zhonghai Energy Storage Technology ( ZhongHaiChuNeng ) raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~$14.3M) in pre-Series A and pre-A+ rounds from Sequoia Capital China , Source Code Capital , Matrix Partners China , and Crystal Stream Capital . The startup develops iron-chromium flow batteries for large-scale, long-duration energy storage applications. Funds will be used to expand production capacity and for R&D. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2020. Zoolnasm Energy Technology , also known as Zhongna Energy , drew over CNY 100.0M (~$14.3M) in pre-Series A funding. The startup is developing sodium-ion batteries and materials. It is targeting energy storage, light electric mobility, EVs, and industrial equipment. Based in Suzhou, China, it was founded in 2021. StorTera was awarded a £5.0M (~$6.0M) grant from the UK’s Net Zero Innovation Portfolio to develop a long-lasting megawatt scale battery that can operate for up to eight hours. StorTera has developed a single liquid flow battery (SLIQ) that can release energy to the grid at times of reduced renewables generation. The startup says the battery, which uses lithium sulfur, will work for 20 years and be fully recyclable at the end of its lifetime. It aims to use recycled materials such as a by-product of the wood industry and reusing sulfur from oil and gas. Founded in 2013, it is based in Edinburgh, UK. Rasung New Energy Technology raised CNY 25.0M (~$3.6M) in strategic financing from Tanac Automation . The company makes vacuum drying equipment for lithium-ion batteries. Founded in 2012, it is based in Shenzhen, China. Nth Cycle was awarded a $2.2M grant from the U.S. Department of Energy . Nth Cycle’s electro-extraction process recovers critical minerals such as cobalt and nickel from discarded lithium-ion batteries, low-grade ores, and mine site waste using only electricity and carbon filters. The resulting mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP) of nickel and cobalt has more than 98% NiCo content and can be used in production of new lithium-ion batteries. The company also says the electro-extraction process produces much lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to extraction of MHP from ore or traditional recycling processes. Founded in 2017, it is based in Beverly, Massachusetts, USA. EneRol Nanotechnologies drew tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.4M) in Series A1 funding, following a similar sized round in August 2022. EneRol makes nanofiber separators for supercapacitors and is expanding to separators for other types of energy storage. Funds will be used for expansion of the supercapacitor battery separator production line, as well as the development of separators for sodium-ion batteries and solid-state batteries. Based in Ningbo, China, it was founded in 2016. Weifang Energy Technology received tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.4M) in funding from Jinding Capital . Weifang Energy develops and produces sodium-ion batteries . The company says its water-based sodium-ion batteries have an energy density of 100-120Wh/kg, an 8000-cycle lifetime, a capacity retention rate of more than 70% at -30°C, and cost 40% less in materials compared to lithium batteries. It is initially targeting markets such as energy storage, communication base stations, two-wheelers/tricycles, and power tools. Founded in 2013, it is based in Shenzhen, China. e-TRNL Energy drew ₹75.0M (~$0.8M) in pre-seed funding led by Speciale Invest , joined by Micelio Mobility and CIIE.CO . The startup is developing a battery cell structure it says reduces the cell’s internal resistance, providing better energy efficiency, less waste heat, and faster charging. The technology is chemistry agnostic and can be applied across battery applications, including electric mobility in the Indian climate. Founded in 2021, it is based in Mumbai, India. Horizontal Na Energy , also known as Chaona New Energy , received investment from e-commerce company Meituan . The startup manufactures sodium-ion batteries and materials including cathode, anode, and electrolytes. It targets electric vehicles, including low-speed vehicles, as well as large-scale energy storage. It currently has a pilot line for materials and an experimental line for battery cells. Founded in 2021, it is based in Huzhou, China. Other technologies Reach raised $30.0M in Series B funding led by DCVC with participation from Y Combinator , Transform VC , and Collaborative Fund . Reach develops wireless power-at-a-distance technology that uses high-efficiency power-beaming circuits, optimization algorithms, and adaptive electromagnetic surfaces to provide hundreds of watts of power, connect point-to-multipoint, and transmit over tens of meters. It is also developing defense-rated systems to deliver higher power over greater distances. Along with powering IoT devices, it is looking to wirelessly charge electric vehicles and drones. “Reach’s mission is to do for power what Wi-Fi has done for data,” said Chris Davlantes, Reach founder and CEO. “Our industrial-scale wireless power networks augment electrical wiring with a flexible layer that can be reconfigured in a split second, giving devices unprecedented mobility and functionality. This new investment will enable us to deliver our high-performance wireless power solutions to provide versatile and intelligent power distribution worldwide.” Founded in 2015, it is based in Redwood City, California, USA. Lanxing Software raised tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.4M) in Series A financing from Weizhi Digital Technology and Ivy Capital . The startup provides supply chain planning , optimization, and traceability software for a range of industries, including electronics. Founded in 2020, it is based in Shanghai, China. LiToSim raised tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~$1.4M) in funding from BYD Group . The startup develops CAE simulation software for applications include aerospace, automotive manufacturing, and electronics. Based in Chongqing, China, it was founded in 2018. ShineBlink drew millions of yuan (CNY 1.0M is ~$0.1M) in angel funding from Star Venture Capital . The startup makes a low-code IoT development board with sensors, communication modules, SDK, and API. It aims to enable users to quickly develop various IoT hardware devices and corresponding apps. Founded in 2021, it is based in Shenzhen, China. Mobius Materials received a grant from the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation . The company operates a marketplace to buy and sell excess chips and electronic components. Parts are checked for authenticity and quality. Based in Richmond, Virginia, USA, it was founded in 2020. Table Company Sector Subsector Amount Raised (M, USD) Funding Type Headquarters Eswin Material Materials Wafers $574.80 Series C China Einride ADAS & Autonomy Freight ADAS/AV $500.00 Debt, Series C Sweden Moore Threads Chip Design GPU $215.50 Series B China Group14 Technologies Batteries Lithium Silicon $214.00 Series C USA Huachuang New Material Batteries Battery Materials $100.40 Venture China Frore Systems Chip Design Cooling $100.00 Series C USA Customcells Batteries Lithium Ion $63.10 Series A Germany ZincFive Batteries Nickel Zinc $54.00 Series D USA Rhino Auto ADAS & Autonomy Consumer ADAS/AV $50.00 Angel China Indie Microelectronics Auto Components Auto Chips $43.00 Series B China SafeAI ADAS & Autonomy Industrial ADAS/AV $38.00 Series B USA NeuReality AI HW Data Center AI $35.00 Series A Israel Pragmatic Semiconductor Manufacturing Flexible Electronics $35.00 Series C UK LeydenJar Technologies Batteries Battery Materials $31.70 Debt Netherlands Helm.ai ADAS & Autonomy Consumer ADAS/AV $31.00 Series C USA Reach Other Tech Wireless Power $30.00 Series B USA Element Energy Batteries Battery Management $28.00 Series B USA Yipeng Energy Technology Batteries Lithium Ion $25.80 Venture China 3DSEMI Packaging Wafer-Level Packaging $23.70 Venture China EnCharge AI AI HW Edge AI, PIM/PNM $21.70 Series A USA PowerEpi Materials Wafers $21.50 Venture China Saphlux Semiconductor Technology Displays & AR/VR Quantum Dot $15.80 Series B USA Ampcera Batteries Battery Materials $15.00 Series A USA Siroywe Chip Design GPU $14.30 Series A China Haawking Chip Design DSP $14.30 Series A+ China Artosyn AI HW Edge AI $14.30 Series C China UniSiC Technology Equipment Test Equipment $14.30 Series A China Su Chuan Technology Materials Glass $14.30 Venture China Weimai Core Materials Materials Photoresist $14.30 Venture China Silicon Innovation AMS Clock $14.30 Pre-A China CrossChip MicroSystems AMS AMS $14.30 Series A+ China Meisi Semiconductor Power Semi Converter $14.30 Series B China PolarisIC Sensors Optical Sensor $14.30 Pre-A China VicoreTek Sensors Optical Sensor $14.30 Strategic China FABU Technology ADAS & Autonomy Freight ADAS/AV $14.30 Series B2 China iHorseAI ADAS & Autonomy Consumer ADAS/AV $14.30 Series A+ China Arkmicro Technologies Auto Components Cockpit $14.30 Series D China Zoolnasm Energy Technology Batteries Sodium Ion $14.30 Pre-A China Dewo Advanced Automation Equipment Packaging Equipment $14.3+ Series A China Macrotest Equipment Test Equipment $14.3+ Series C, C+ China Enkris Semiconductor Materials Wafers $14.3+ Series C China Hosin Global Electronics Memory & Storage Storage $14.3+ Series A+ China AccuSilicon AMS AMS $14.3+ Series F China EpicMEMS Wireless 5G $14.3+ Series B China AccoPower Power Semi MOSFET, IGBT, SiC $14.3+ Series C China InventChip Power Semi SiC $14.3+ Pre-B China Fortsense Sensors Optical Sensor $14.3+ Series C1 China Genesys Microelectronics ADAS & Autonomy Cockpit $14.3+ Angel+ China Qcraft ADAS & Autonomy Robotaxi $14.3+ Series B China Keyking Recycling Batteries Battery Recycling $14.3+ Series B China Rongke Power Batteries Flow Battery $14.3+ Series B China Zhonghai Energy Storage Technology Batteries Flow Battery $14.3+ Pre-A, Pre-A+ China Eggtronic Power Semi Power Management $12.00 Series B Italy Greenteg Sensors Thermal Sensor $10.80 Venture Switzerland Quadric AI HW GPNPU $10.00 Series B USA Xscape Photonics Photonics Networking $10.00 Seed USA PhiGent Robotics ADAS & Autonomy Consumer ADAS/AV $10.0+ Series A+ China DarwinAI Equipment Inspection $6.00 Venture Canada StorTera Batteries Flow Battery $6.00 Grant UK Lidrotec Equipment Dicing $5.30 Series A Germany U-MAP Materials Thermal $5.20 Venture Japan EPowerlabs Auto Components Auto Modules $5.10 Seed, Grant Spain Phlux Technology Sensors Lidar $4.90 Seed UK Baum Design Systems EDA Power Analysis $3.90 Series A South Korea Rasung New Energy Technology Batteries Battery Equipment $3.60 Strategic China Syenta Equipment 3D Printing $2.50 Seed Australia eoSemi Wireless TCXO $2.40 Series A UK Nth Cycle Batteries Battery Recycling $2.20 Grant USA Gona Semiconductor Technology Equipment Materials Handling $1.40 Venture China Fluence Technology Equipment Laser Equipment $1.10 Venture Poland Goldenscope Tech Equipment Inspection $1.4+ Series A+ China KyLitho Manufacturing Lithography $1.4+ Series A China Saimai Measurement and Control Equipment Test Equipment $1.4+ Pre-A China Shangxin Jinggong New Material Technology Materials Thermal $1.4+ Venture China Comoro Technology Wireless Navigation $1.4+ Angel China Senmu Leishi Technology Power Semi Power Management $1.4+ Venture China Trimitec Power Semi Power Management $1.4+ Series A+ China Microparity Sensors Optical Sensor $1.4+ Pre-A+ China Artizan Optical Crystal Displays & AR/VR Waveguides & Lenses $1.4+ Series A China MotionSilicon Auto Components MCU $1.4+ Pre-A China Senfoto Technology Auto Components Lidar $1.4+ Series A China EneRol Nanotechnologies Batteries Supercapacitor $1.4+ Series A1 China Weifang Energy Technology Batteries Sodium Ion $1.4+ Venture China Lanxing Software Other Tech Supply Chain $1.4+ Venture China LiToSim Other Tech CAD/CAE $1.4+ Venture China e-TRNL Energy Batteries Battery Packaging $0.80 Pre-Seed India ShineBlink Other Tech IoT $0.1+ Angel China CIX Technology Chip Design CPU Undisclosed Pre-A+ China Fortify Equipment 3D Printing Undisclosed Strategic USA Laplace Energy Technology Equipment CVD Undisclosed Venture China PIQS Equipment Inspection Undisclosed Series B China Starmask Manufacturing Photomask Undisclosed Pre-IPO China Talents & Technology Manufacturing CIM/MES Undisclosed Series A China MaxOne Semiconductor Test Probe Cards Undisclosed Series D China Hyperion Technology Materials Thermal Undisclosed Series A+ China LingGas Materials Gases Undisclosed Series B China Chipanalog Microelectronics AMS AMS Undisclosed Series C+ China Geener Microelectronics Power Semi MOSFET, IGBT, SiC Undisclosed Pre-A China HIIC Semi Power Semi MOSFET, IGBT Undisclosed Series A+ China Siptory Power Semi ESD Undisclosed Venture China Yegrand Smart Sensors Lidar Undisclosed Pre-A China Black Sesame Technologies ADAS & Autonomy Consumer ADAS/AV Undisclosed Strategic China Benewake Auto Components Lidar Undisclosed Series C China Leadrive Technology Auto Components Auto Modules Undisclosed Series C+ China Horizontal Na Energy Batteries Sodium Ion Undisclosed Venture China Mobius Materials Other Tech Supply Chain Undisclosed Grant USA Funds & investors VC firm Mayfield is partnering with semiconductor hardware startup incubator and accelerator Silicon Catalyst to provide mentoring and invest $150K in the majority of seed stage companies admitted to Silicon Catalyst’s program. It will also evaluate the startups for follow-on investments. “Furthermore, this will allow startups to hit the ground running in conjunction with free shuttle runs, design tools and IP from our more than 60 in-kind partners which include TSMC, Synopsys and ARM,” said Pete Rodriguez, Silicon Catalyst CEO. FORWARD.one closed its Fund II at €145.0M (~$153.7M). The fund will focus on early-stage European deep tech startups and aims to provide investments between €1-20M, particularly to companies in the Netherlands, Germany, and Scandinavia. Chips, quantum computing, robotics, consumer electronics, smart industry, and climate tech fall within the fund’s target sectors. Xiopm Holdings received CNY 947.0M (~$135.7M) from Shaanxi Investment Capital and Xi’an Investment Holding . Xiopm Holdings provides incubation and financing to optoelectronic and photonic chip companies, collaborating with the Xi’an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. It also operates an optoelectronics manufacturing park in Xi’an, China, to help companies move from the design and development stage to experimental test and pilot production. Baltic Sandbox Ventures raised €10.0M (~$10.7M) for its first fund , which invest in early-stage deep tech and life sciences startups in central and eastern Europe, particularly Lithuania and the Baltics. It will provide funding at accelerator, pre-seed, and seed stages to companies in areas that include nanotechnology, material science, and high-performance computing software. It ultimately targets €13.0M (~$13.8M) for the first fund. BRV Capital , a tech-focused growth equity arm of BlueRun Ventures , launched a new Mobility Fund to invest in the electric vehicle ecosystem and supply chains. “This expands our network within the EV ecosystem to help enable key component manufacturers and battery producers to accelerate and solidify new supply chain construction,” said Kwan Yoon, CIO of BRV Capital. The European Union’s EuroHPC Joint Undertaking plans to spend up to €270.0M (~$286.7M) on a project focused on building high-performance computers based on RISC-V hardware and software. AI applications Here are some of the largest rounds of the month for companies using AI in products and services: Dataiku raised $200.0M in Series F for its platform for design, deployment, and management of AI applications. Zappi raised $170.0M for its market research software that uses AI to test out a brand’s new marketing campaign or product. CoreWeave raised $100.0M for its specialized cloud for large-scale GPU-accelerated workloads. SiBionics raised $71.7M in Series D for development of implantable medical devices and medical imaging AI. Shield AI raised $60.0M in Series E for AI pilots and autonomous drone swarms for military and defense.
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January 4th, 2023 - By: [Jesse Allen](https://semiengineering.com/author/jesse/) ![popularity](https://semiengineering.com/wp-content/themes/se_current/images/pop_ratings/pop_rating_lev4.png) The month of December saw six rounds of \$100 million or more. The largest, at a massive half-billion dollars, will support manufacturing of 12-inch monocrystalline silicon polished wafers and epitaxial wafers in China. The company is aiming for a production rate of 1 million pieces a month when current expansion is completed. Also in the half-billion club last month is a company making autonomous, all-electric heavy freight vehicles. A GPU startup pulled over \$200 million to make graphics cards for high-end gaming and HPC. The AI hardware startups returned in December, including one promising a unified architecture for all software and machine learning processing and another building charge-based in-memory computing chips. Of course, all these chips get hot. One company newly emerged from stealth promises a way to take care of the heat problem in laptops and is drawing attention from some major players. Plus, power analysis, flexible electronics, additive manufacturing, and more in this look at 106 companies that collectively raised \$2.8 billion in December 2022. - [Summary table](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Table) - [Chip design](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Chip-design) - [AI hardware](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#AI-hardware) - [EDA](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#EDA) - [Manufacturing & equipment](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Manufacturing-equipment) - [Packaging](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Packaging%20) - [Test, measurement, inspection](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Test-measurement-inspection) - [Materials](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Materials) - [Memory & storage](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Memory-storage) - [Analog & mixed signal](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Analog-mixed-signal) - [Wireless](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Wireless) - [Power devices](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Power-devices) - [Photonics](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Photonics) - [Sensors](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Sensors) - [Displays & AR/VR](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Displays-AR-VR) - [ADAS & autonomy](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#ADAS-autonomy) - [Auto components](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Auto-components) - [Batteries](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Batteries) - [Other technologies](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Other-tech) - [Previous reports](https://semiengineering.com/business-news-startups/) ## Chip design Moore Threads raised [CNY 1,500.0M (~\$215.5M) in Series B funding](https://www.mthreads.com/news/79) led by China Mobile Digital New Economy Industry Fund and Hexie Health Insurance, joined by Dianshi Capital. Moore Threads develops multi-functional GPUs and graphics cards for the high-end gaming market as well as for 3D rendering, video processing, and HPC applications such as telecommunications, finance, scientific workloads, and AI. The GPUs are based on the company’s self-developed Metacomputing Unified System Architecture (MUSA). Funds will be used for product iteration, architecture innovation, and other R\&D. Founded in 2020, it is based in Beijing, China. Frore Systems emerged from stealth with \$100.0M in Series C funding from Qualcomm Ventures, Mayfield Fund, Addition, and Clear Ventures. Frore Systems develops [solid-state cooling chips](https://www.froresystems.com/) that aim to replace fans in consumer electronics with a MEMS-based device that incorporates piezoelectric layers, electrodes, and a diaphragm. The startup says its active cooling solutions remove more heat than fans, enabling notebooks to run up to 2X faster while being audibly silent and allowing creation of thinner, dustproof devices. It will also work with Intel on incorporating the technology into high-end laptops using Intel processors. Founded in 2018, it is based in San Jose, California, USA. Siroywe, also known as Deep Stream Micro, drew CNY 100.0M (~\$14.3M) in Series A funding from Xingwang Investment, Shunrong Auto Parts, and Z\&Y Capital. The startup is developing high-performance [GPU chips](http://www.siroywe.com.cn/), with several lines planned for applications such as 3D rendering, image processing, VR, AI, data centers, and HPC. Funds will be used to accelerate product development. It plans to tape out it first chips soon. Founded in 2021, it is based in Shenzhen, China. Haawking drew [nearly CNY 100.0M (~\$14.3M) in Series A+ funding](https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?__biz=Mzg5NDExMTY1NQ==&mid=2247488186&idx=1&sn=3a353e3957568f978f2017d6d0b7324d&chksm=c025c872f75241642bf442b7ef7bd21d0d014c257d4f8fe219b81ae27975d428e885fbbdd572&token=859256264&lang=zh_CN#rd) led by Skyworth Investment, joined by Sequoia Capital China, Unity Ventures, Ginlong Technologies, and Huajin Capital. Haawking designs [digital signal processors](http://www.haawking.com/) (DSPs) using the RISC-V ISA. It targets markets such as white goods, motor drivers, digital power supply, photovoltaics and energy storage, and new energy vehicles. Funds will be used for chip production and R\&D. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2019. CIX Technology received pre-Series A+ financing from GF Qianhe Investment. CIX is developing [intelligent CPU SoCs and computing solutions](https://www.cixtech.com/) compatible with the Arm instruction set and focused on performance and efficiency. It targets high-end tablet computers, notebooks, desktops, AR/VR, and automotive cockpits. Its first product is expected to be released in 2023. Funds will be used for R\&D and market expansion. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2021 and has raised over \$100M to date. ## AI hardware NeuReality raised [\$35.0M in Series A funding](https://www.neureality.ai/pressrelease/israeli-ai-startup-neureality-raises-35m-series-a-to-bring-its-novel-inferencing-chip-to-the-market/) led by Samsung Ventures, Cardumen Capital, Varana Capital, OurCrowd, and XT Hitech, with participation from SK Hynix, Cleveland Avenue, Korean Investment Partners, StoneBridge, and Glory Ventures. NeuReality makes purpose-built AI platforms optimized for deep learning inference use cases such as computer vision, natural language processing, and recommendation engines in data centers and near-edge on-premises locations. The startup says its Network Addressable Processing Units (NAPU) reduce the dependency on CPUs, NICs, and PCI switches and moves simple but critical data path functions from software to hardware. NeuReality claims its upcoming chip improves the utilization of AI compute resources that are currently deployed by removing existing system bottlenecks, lowering the latency of AI operations, and saving in overall system cost and power consumption. The company also provides software and runtime libraries to accelerate AI deployment. The fundraising will support deployment its inference solutions in 2023. Founded in 2019, the company is based in Caesarea, Israel, and has raised \$48M to date. EnCharge AI emerged from stealth with [\$21.7M in Series A financing](https://enchargeai.com/2022/12/14/encharge-ai-news-item/) led by Anzu Partners with participation from AlleyCorp, Scout Ventures, Silicon Catalyst Angels, Schams Ventures, E14 Fund, and Alumni Ventures. EnCharge is developing an AI platform using charge-based in-memory computing technology that it claims provides orders-of-magnitude higher compute efficiency and density compared to current digital AI accelerators. It says test chips and hardware can achieve over 150 TOPS/W for 8-b compute, making it suitable for power, energy, and space constrained applications at the edge. Funds will be used to further develop and commercialize its semiconductor hardware and software stack. Based on technology developed at Princeton University, it was founded in 2022 and is based in Santa Clara, California, USA. Artosyn raised over CNY 100.0M (~\$14.3M) in Series C funding led by Hefei Industry Investment Group. Artosyn develops [edge AI](http://www.artosyn.cn/), intelligent vision, and wireless audio/video transmission SoCs for applications including drones, security, automotive, and consumer electronics. It recently released a 150MHz-7GHz full-band wireless communication SoC. Funds will be used for hiring, R\&D, production line expansion, and market expansion. Founded in 2011, it is based in Hefei, China. Quadric added [\$10.0M in equity and debt financing to its Series B round](https://quadric.io/news/quadric-announces-completion-of-series-b-funding%EF%BF%BC/) with new investment from Xerox Ventures and Mesh Ventures, bringing the round to \$31.0M. Quadric offers general purpose neural processing unit (GPNPU) processor IP. The GPNPU architecture blends the machine learning performance characteristics of a neural processing accelerator with the full C++ programmability of a modern digital signal processor (DSP). It can handle matrix and vector operations and scalar (control) code in one execution pipeline to provide one unified architecture for machine learning inference plus pre-and-post processing. “Quadric has taken a software first approach and has created a unique unified architecture that allows for all software and machine learning processing to be done on a single chip, eliminating latency and bandwidth bottlenecks,” said Dean Mai, investment director at Xerox Ventures. Veerbhan Kheterpal, co-founder and CEO of Quadric, noted how the funds would be used: “We are rapidly ramping up our commercial teams to engage customers and continuing to expand our top-notch engineering organization to deliver our GPNPU and our world-class software tools for application development.” Based in Burlingame, California, USA, it was founded in 2017. ## EDA Baum Design Systems raised ₩5,000.0M (~\$3.9M) in Series A funding from LB Investment. Baum develops [power modeling and analysis](https://www.baum-ds.com/) software for SoC design, including software/hardware co-design and power profiling, IP power modeling, power sign off, security vulnerability identification, and IR drop analysis. Founded in 2013, it is based in Seoul, South Korea. ## Manufacturing & equipment Pragmatic Semiconductor added [\$35.0M to its Series C round](https://www.pragmaticsemi.com/newsroom/press-releases/pragmatic-increases-series-c-funding-to-125-million/) with participation from new investors British Patient Capital, In-Q-Tel, Prosperity7 Ventures, and Maven Capital Partners, bringing the round to \$125.0M. Pragmatic manufactures flexible electronics for IoT devices, using thin-film semiconductors it says are cheaper and faster to produce than silicon chips. It offers foundry services, deployment of its fabrication equipment at customer sites through a Fab-as-a-Service model, and a line of ultra-low-cost RFID devices. “We continue to see growing investor and customer interest in affordable solutions for digitization and control of supply chains, reinforced by government initiatives such as the recent EU legislation regarding Digital Product Passports,” said Erik Langaker, chair of Pragmatic. Funds will be used to accelerate expansion plans, including a second fabrication line at a new campus. Founded in 2021, it is based in Cambridge, UK. Lidrotec raised [€5.0M (~\$5.3M) in Series A funding](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lidrotec_lidrotec-lidrotec-literallycuttingedge-activity-7009496999037128704-5ot5/) from GOOSE Capital, Gründerfonds Ruhr, Luminate Accelerator, Onsight Ventures, TiE Angels Texas, Sivas Asset Management, Sivotec, CRC Ventures, Industry Consulting Strobl, and individual investor Toni Schlegel. Lidrotec has developed a [wafer-dicing laser technology](https://www.lidrotec.de/en/) for the semiconductor industry. It uses liquids in the laser processing zone, which cool and rinse wafers while the laser cuts out the chips. The startup claims this produces thinner cuts with higher precision, no damages to the material, clean surfaces without debris, and higher processing speeds without needing to adapt the production process. Founded in 2019, it is based in Bochum, Germany. Syenta raised [AUD 3.7M (~\$2.5M) in seed funding](https://www.blackbird.vc/blog/investment-notes-syenta) from Blackbird Ventures, Jelix Ventures, and Brindabella Capital. Syenta has developed a method for [3D printing of multi-material electronics](https://www.syenta.com.au/) such as sensors, photovoltaics, batteries, PCBs, antennas, and flexible printed electronics. The startup’s equipment, which fits inside a box that can sit on a coffee table, can print metals (copper, nickel, silver, gold), conductive polymers (PEDOT, polyaniline, polypyrrole), semiconductor materials (molybdenum oxide, zinc telluride), and epoxy insulators. Funds will support technical development, delivery of printers to early customers, and hiring. Founded in 2020, it is based in Acton, Australia. Goldenscope Tech, also known as Jinjing Technology, received tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\$1.4M) in a Series A+ round led by Lightspeed China Partners, joined by CDH Investments, Fortune Capital, TigerYeah Capital, and others. The startup builds cathode fluorescence imaging systems and spectral detection systems. Alongside uses in numerous scientific fields, they can be used in the semiconductor industry to detect device defects, improve raw material processes, and conduct IC failure analysis. In the future, it plans to expand to electron microscope peripheral products such as an ultrafast cathode fluorescence system, transmission electron microscope cathode fluorescence system, and low-temperature electron microscopy. Funds will be used to open a new R\&D office. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2018 and raised over CNY 100M in 2022. KyLitho drew tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\$1.4M) in Series A financing from Infinity Capital, Meihua Venture Capital, and Panstar Asset Management. The startup provides a thick-film lithography process for manufacturing integrated passive devices. Founded in 2017, it is based in Shenzhen, China. Gona Semiconductor Technology raised around CNY 10.0M (~\$1.4M) from West Shanghai. Gona Semi makes [wafer handling equipment](http://www.gona-semi.com/), including Equipment Front End Module (EFEM), wafer sorter, wafer loading system, and open cassette stage. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2020. Fluence Technology raised €1.0M (~\$1.1M) in funding from JR Holding. The startup makes [femtosecond lasers](https://fluence.technology/) based on all-fiber optic technology that can be used in manufacturing consumer electronics, polymers, semiconductors, and LEDs. It also has applications in biophotonics and medicine. Founded in 2016, it is based in Warsaw, Poland. Fortify received a [strategic investment](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/12/13/2572991/0/en/Fortify-Receives-Strategic-Investment-From-Lockheed-Martin-Ventures.html) from Lockheed Martin Ventures. Fortify provides an [additive manufacturing platform](https://3dfortify.com/) for complex structures with unique mechanical, electrical, thermal, and electromagnetic properties. The funds will be used for process and material development of additive manufacturing of RF devices. “The high-frequency communication space around RF is exploding with growth. This is not only in aerospace, but also in commercial 5G, satellite communications, autonomous vehicle sensors, and IoT,” said Lawrence Ganti, Fortify CEO. “Each of Lockheed Martin’s business areas have been adopting additive technologies for mission-critical systems at an aggressive rate. We’ve built and tested cutting-edge antenna and radar systems that are great examples of how additive can create unique value in aerospace, defense, and communications.” Founded in 2016, it is based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Laplace Energy Technology received new financing from China Life Science and Technology Innovation Fund and Yunhao Capital. Laplace makes [equipment](http://en.laplace-tech.cn/) for semiconductors and photovoltaic manufacturing. Its products include equipment for low pressure chemical vapor deposition, plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition, atomic layer deposition, ultra-high temperature annealing and oxidization, diffusion furnaces, and low pressure horizontal diffusion systems. Based in Shenzhen, China, it was founded in 2016. Starmask, also known as Longtu Photo Mask, raised [pre-IPO financing](http://www.starmask.net/index.php/News/view/id/81) from Silan Ventures and others. The company makes photomasks. It currently offers precisions down to 130nm for ICs and also provides photomasks for power semiconductors and MEMS. Funds will be used for construction of a new manufacturing facility. Founded in 2010, it is based in Shenzhen, China. Talents & Technology raised [Series A financing](https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?__biz=MzAxNzcwOTMwNw==&mid=2650488861&idx=1&sn=de74c332249c4a053d8edcb02a8a776c&chksm=83ee8189b499089f894c615a3b23c20c6e696049789cecc1078664b48c6f08d91becc177bd31#rd) that included CasStar. The company provides [manufacturing operation management software](https://www.unicoresoft.com/) for battery, semiconductor, and other advanced manufacturing industries. Its products include manufacturing execution software (MES), laboratory information management system (LIMS), quality management system (QMS), and an R\&D big data analysis system. Founded in 2009, it is based in Liyang, China. ## Packaging 3DSEMI raised CNY 165.0M (~\$23.7M) in financing from the Guangdong Semiconductor and Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund, Guangzhou Industrial Investment Group, and Zengcheng Industrial Investment. The company provides wafer-level packaging services. Founded in 2022, it is based in Guangzhou, China. Dewo Advanced Automation (DAA) raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\$14.3M) in Series A funding from Shanshan Group, Hiway Capital, QF Capital, and others. DAA makes high speed, high precision [wire bonding machines](http://www.daa-inc.com/) for IC and LED packaging. Funds will be used for R\&D, production line upgrades, and marketing. Founded in 2012, it is based in Shenzhen, China. ## Test, measurement & inspection Macrotest raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\$14.3M) in Series C and C+ funding from BYD Group, Yunjin Capital, Beyond Moore Fund, and others. Macrotest makes semiconductor [test equipment](http://www.macrotest.com.cn/) including ATE and test boards for high-speed digital, high-voltage and high-current analog, mixed-signal, and RF ICs. Founded in 2018, it is based in Nanjing, China. UniSiC Technology, also known as Chenxin Technology, closed a CNY 100.0M (~\$14.3M) Series A round led by Summitview Capital. UniSiC develops [test and analysis systems](http://www.unisic-tech.com/) for silicon carbide (SiC) devices, from SiC wafers to power modules. Alongside test equipment, it offers a SiC CT high-voltage generator, integrated X-ray source, and MRI gradient power amplifier, as well as SiC power modules for applications including automotive and medical devices. Funds will be used for R\&D and mass production of test equipment and medical SiC power components. Founded in 2020, it is based in Shanghai, China. DarwinAI raised [\$6.0M in financing](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221215005002/en) led by BDC Capital with participation from new and existing investors. DarwinAI provides a [visual quality inspection](https://darwinai.com/) system for PCBs that combines AI with proprietary optics, custom hardware, and a large PCB dataset. “By making it straightforward to deploy inspection units and analyze data, clients can install them in novel locations and enable completely new capabilities such as returned product verification, process auditing and retrospective quality inspection,” said Sheldon Fernandez, CEO of DarwinAI. The new funding will enable the company to make the system more robust for mass market deployment and ramp up hardware production. Founded in 2017, it is based in Waterloo, Canada. Saimai Measurement and Control drew tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\$1.4M) in pre-Series A funding led by Addor Capital. The company provides [testing systems and services for RF and microwave components](http://www.semi-mile.com/en/), frequency source components, frequency conversion components, digital receiver components, RF and microwave signal generation components, RF microwave transceivers, and high bandwidth vector modulation and analysis. Founded in 2021, it is based in Suzhou, China. MaxOne Semiconductor closed Series D+ funding led by Fosun Capital and Lanhor Capital. MaxOne offers IC wafer test [probe cards](http://www.maxonesemi.com/) including 3D MEMS vertical probe cards and RF MEMS vertical probe cards. Funds will be used for R\&D and construction of production lines. Based in Suzhou, China, it was founded in 2015. PIQS received [Series B funding](http://www.piqs.com/NewsStd_551.html) led by Guosen Capital and Green Pine Capital Partners. PIQS provides laser profilers and 2D and 3D visual inspection systems for PCBs, consumer electronics, batteries, automotive parts, and other industries. Based in Shenzhen, China, it was founded in 2013. ## Materials Eswin Material, a division of Eswin Technology, raised [nearly CNY 4,000.0M (~\$574.8M) in Series C funding](http://www.eswin.com/index.php/news/newsinfo/86.html) led by China National Building Material, joined by investors including Source Code Capital, Yufu Holding Group, Financial Street Group, Shang Qi Capital, SDIC Venture Capital, Hudson Capital, GF Venture Capital, China Life Private Equity Investment, Zhongji Investment, Puyao Capital, and China Development Bank Capital. Eswin Material produces 12-inch monocrystalline silicon polished wafers and epitaxial wafers. Current monthly production capacity is 300,000 pieces, which is expected to reach 1 million pieces per month at completion of its current expansion. The company says its production capacity has been sold for the next three years. Eswin Technology also makes IoT chips and offers packaging and testing services, including wafer gold bump processing, wafer testing, grinding, cutting, packaging, and final testing. Founded in 2016, it is based in Beijing, China. PowerEpi drew [CNY 150.0M (~\$21.5M) in financing](https://www.sslab.org.cn/news/newsdetail?id=221205135859724604CF7A1EF) led by SDIC Venture Capital and Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, joined by Leaguer Capital, Shenzhen Capital Group, China Capital Management, and Glory Ventures. The startup manufactures silicon carbide (SiC) epitaxial wafers. Funds will be used for R\&D and production capacity expansion. Founded in 2020 to commercialize research from Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, it is based in Dongguan, China. Enkris Semiconductor raised [hundreds of millions of yuan](http://www.enkris.com/index.php?c=show&id=140) (CNY 100.0M is ~\$14.3M) in Series C financing led by Nio Capital and DragonBall Capital, joined by Xinke Capital, China Renaissance, GoerTek, and 37 Interactive Entertainment. Enkris Semiconductor offers [GaN epitaxial materials](http://en.enkris.com/) for power electronics, micro-LED, and microwave RF applications. Its products include GaN-on-Silicon, GaN-on-SiC, GaN-on-Sapphire, and GaN-on-GaN epi wafers in various sizes, including 300mm. Based in Suzhou, China, it was founded in 2012. Su Chuan Technology raised CNY 100.0M (~\$14.3M) in funding. The startup makes ultra-thin [flexible glass](https://www.s-utg.com/en/index.html) for flexible and rollable displays, foldable smartphones, and flexible sensors. It is currently focused on 0.03mm, 0.05mm, and 0.07mm glass and plans to offer a range of different fold types. Based in Nantong, China, it was founded in 2020. Weimai Core Materials drew CNY 100.0M (~\$14.3M) in funding from Hefei Industry Investment Group, Beyond Moore Fund, Jinbang Capital, and others. The startup manufactures materials for ArF, KrF, and I-line photoresists, including photoacid generators, photoinitiators, bottom anti-reflective coating (BARC) layers, and zirconium-based precursors. Funds will be used for mass production and R\&D. Founded in 2021, it is based in Suzhou, China. U-MAP raised [700\.0M yen (~\$5.2M) in funding](https://umap-corp.com/news/%E6%96%B0%E7%B4%A0%E6%9D%90%E3%81%AE%E9%87%8F%E7%94%A3%E8%B2%A9%E5%A3%B2%E9%96%8B%E5%A7%8B%E3%81%AB%E5%90%91%E3%81%91%E3%81%A67%E5%84%84%E5%86%86%E3%81%AE%E8%B3%87%E9%87%91%E8%AA%BF%E9%81%94%E3%82%92) from Real Tech Holdings, Kyoto University Innovation Capital, Chukyo Yushi, Aichi Capital, Seiko Epson Corporation, and Global Brain Corporation. U-MAP has developed a [thermal conductivity additive](https://umap-corp.com/en/) based on fibrous aluminum nitride single crystals to improve the heat removal performance of ceramics, resin, and rubber materials used in electronics devices, including consumer electronics, automobiles, energy storage, communications, and aerospace. It says its material provides up to 4x the heat conduction capability compared to standard thermal additives with increased tensile strength, reduced brittleness, and extended thermal tolerance. Funds will be used to start mass production. It also plans to start producing aluminum nitride substrates using its material in 2024, followed by high thermal conductivity resin products such as heat dissipation sheets in 2025. A spin out from Nagoya University founded in 2016, it is based in Nagoya, Japan. Shangxin Jinggong New Material Technology received tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\$1.4M) in funding from Hefei Industry Investment Group and others. The company produces diamond-copper heat sinks for electronic packaging and high-end sputtering targets using spark plasma sintering. It also makes anode target discs for CT machines. Funds will be used for purchasing equipment, R\&D, and marketing. Based in Hefei, China, it was founded in 2021. Hyperion Technology raised Series A+ financing from Topping Capital. The startup manufactures [conductive silver pastes](http://www.hyperionchina.com/), conductive silver glue for semiconductor packaging, and electronic ink for use in flexible circuits and touch displays. Funds will be used to upgrade and expand production lines as well as for R\&D and hiring. Founded in 2016, it is based in Beijing, China. LingGas drew Series B financing from CDB Technology Venture Capital, Guofang Capital, Lianhe Capital, and Stony Creek Capital. The company provides [specialty gases](http://en.linggas.com/) for manufacturing ICs, displays, photovoltaics, and optical fibers. Founded in 2018, it is based in Beijing, China. ## Memory & storage Hosin Global Electronics raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\$14.3M) in Series A+ financing from Kunqiao Capital, China Innovative Capital Management, and Guoyuan Innovation Investment, its third round in 2022. Hosin Global offers a range of [storage and memory devices](http://en.hosinglobal.com/), including USB flash drives, eMMC/UFS, DRAM, SPI NAND, SSD, and SD cards. Funds will be used for new product development. Founded in 2018, it is based in Shenzhen, China. ## Analog & mixed signal AccuSilicon raised [hundreds of millions of yuan](https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?__biz=MzU0OTExODg4OQ==&mid=2247484818&idx=1&sn=f44d906174b96e41d7d0d8aabcdc87f2) (CNY 100.0M is ~\$14.3M) in Series F funding from SDIC Venture Capital. The company makes [analog and mixed-signal chips](http://www.accusilicon.com/), including analog switches for USB Type-C and MIPI D-PHY, overvoltage protection chips, ADC/DAC, DSP, clock driver/amplifier and clock generator chips, crystal oscillators, and integrated modules. It primarily targets smartphones and audio/video equipment, and additionally offers development services. Funds will be used for R\&D and hiring. Based in Guangzhou, China, it was founded in 2014. Silicon Innovation, also known as Dianke Xingtuo, raised over CNY 100.0M (~\$14.3M) in pre-Series A financing led by Highlight Capital, joined by Glory Ventures, Rising Investments, and Xingrui Capital. This is the startup’s third round in the space of a year. Silicon Innovation offers [analog and mixed-signal chips](https://www.silicon-innovation-cd.com/), including clocks, interfaces, and power management. Among its products is a 10-channel output clock buffer chip that supports the 32Gbps PCIe5.0 specification, a spread spectrum clock generator, and a retimer that also supports PCIe 5.0. It mainly targets the data center and server market. Based in Chengdu, China, it was founded in 2019. CrossChip MicroSystems raised nearly CNY 100.0M (~\$14.3M) in Series A+ financing from Sungrow Power, CDHT Investment, and China Fortune-Tech Capital. CrossChip provides Hall effect sensor, magnetic resistance sensor, current sensor, motor driver, LED driver, and power management chips. Applications include photovoltaic inverters, industrial control, and automotive. Funds will be used for R\&D, particularly focusing on development of automotive chips. Founded in 2013, it is based in Chengdu, China. Chipanalog Microelectronics raised Series C+ financing from SAIC Motor and Shang Qi Capital. The company makes [analog and mixed-signal chips](http://e.chipanalog.com/) including isolation, interfaces, high-performance analog, driver, and power chips for industrial and automotive electronics markets. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2016. ## Wireless EpicMEMS, also known as Kaiyuan Communications, raised [hundreds of millions of yuan](http://www.epicmems.com/news/39) (CNY 100.0M is ~\$14.3M) in Series B funding led by Huacheng Venture Capital and Hui Capital, joined by Shunwei Capital, Xiamen Venture Capital, Hua Partners, Shenzhen Venture Capital, and Oriental Fortune Capital. EpicMEMS produces RF front-end [BAW filters](http://www.epicmems.com/), receiving modules, antenna solutions, and an integrated module with high-performance filters, duplexers, multiplexers, power amplifiers, RF switches, and low noise amplifiers. It focuses on 4G/5G applications. Funds will be used for marketing, expanding filter products, and developing RF modules. Founded in 2018, it is based in Xiamen, China. eoSemi raised [£2.0M (~\$2.4M) in Series A funding](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/eosemi-raises-further-2m-investment-deliver-next-generation-/) led by Capital-E. The company develops high performing [digitally compensated TCXOs](https://www.eosemi.com/) (temperature compensated crystal oscillators) based on a 65nm pure CMOS process for broadband wireless equipment. “A combination of the silicon technology, careful design, digital compensation schemes and calibration ensures world beating performance” said Steve Cliffe, CEO of eoSemi. “Specifically; industry leading phase noise of 162dBc/Hz, power consumption of 3.6mW, ultra-tight stability of better than 50ppb: with this performance available right across an extended temperature range of -40C to +105C, and in a 2520 package or smaller.” Funds will be used to complete its auto-test solutions required to calibrate TCXOs in volume and begin the commercialization. Founded in 2012, it is based in Congleton, UK. Comoro Technology drew tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\$1.4M) in angel funding from Leaguer Capital and Lanwan Capital. The startup develops multi-source fusion hardware and software that combines wireless signals with sensors to improve navigation and location sensing in consumer electronics, IoT, and automotive. Funds will be used for R\&D and mass production. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2021. ## Power devices AccoPower drew hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\$14.3M) in Series C funding from Boyuan Capital, Midea Group, CCB Trust, Yuexiu Industrial Investment Fund, Guangdong Yuecai Venture Capital, Geely, Eastern Bell Capital, and China Fellow Partners. AccoPower specializes in automotive-grade IGBTs, MOSFETs, and silicon carbide [power devices](http://www.accopower.com/) and modules. Based in Guangzhou, China, it was founded in 2018. InventChip received [hundreds of millions of yuan](https://www.inventchip.com.cn/index/Lists/show/catid/48/id/616.html) (CNY 100.0M is ~\$14.3M) in pre-Series B funding led by SAIC Motor and Shang Qi Capital, joined by Sungrow Power Supply, AISWEI, Ginlong Technologies, Huaqiang Capital, and Zhejiang Chuangzhi. InventChip specializes in [power devices](http://www.inventchip.com.cn/en/) based on silicon carbide, including SiC SBD, SiC MOSFET, CCM totem pole PFC, modules, drivers, and controllers for switched-mode power supply, electronic control, and automotive electronics markets. Funds will be used for fab expansion and R\&D. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2017. Meisi Semiconductor raised nearly CNY 100.0M (~\$14.3M) in Series B funding from Woyan Capital, Yuanhe Holdings, and others. The company develops fast charging chips and AC-DC main control chips for consumer electronics, drones, power tools, and IoT. Based in Suzhou, China, it was founded in 2013. Eggtronic raised [\$12.0M in the first close of its Series B funding](https://www.eggtronic.com/newsroom/eggtronic-secures-12-million-series-b-funding/) from Rinkelberg Capital, CDP Venture Capital, and Doorway Venture Capital. It anticipates raising a total of \$20.0M in the round. Eggtronic makes mixed-signal controller ICs for power management applications. Funds will be used for mass production of its AC/DC power conversion and wireless power transfer solutions. “Our technologies are proven in the field with millions of units shipped to date and we can now build on that success thanks to the latest investment. The new funds will help us to propel our scale-up, doubling the size of our global team, accelerating our semiconductor development roadmap, and expanding research and engineering resources,” said Eggtronic founder and CEO Igor Spinella. Founded in 2012, it is based in Modena, Italy. Senmu Leishi Technology raised [tens of millions of yuan](http://www.senmuleishi.com/newsinfo/4741308.html) (CNY 10.0M is ~\$1.4M) in funding from Source Code Capital and others. The startup has developed what it calls a programmable power electronics controller (PPEC), which it says can speed development of digital power supplies. It recently released its first chip, a phase-shift full-bridge controller. Its PPEC is also available as boards. The company additionally offers semi-physical simulation of power electronics. Funds will be used for product iteration and market expansion. Based in Wuhan, China, it was founded in 2017. Yanhuang Guoxin, also known as Trimitec, raised tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\$1.4M) in Series A+ financing from Plum Ventures. The company makes power management chips for high-reliability industries such as aerospace. Its products include rad-hard DC/DC and ultra-low noise LDO. Funds will be used for hiring, strengthening supply chains, and expansion in areas such as commercial aerospace, electric vehicles, and power grids. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2016. Geener Microelectronics received pre-Series A investment led by Walden International, joined by Gaorong Capital, Vision Knight Capital, and others. The startup produces inverter power modules, automotive-grade IGBT chips and modules, SiC devices, and low-voltage MOSFETs for applications such as new energy vehicles, electric motorcycles, photovoltaics, and energy storage. Funds will be used for R\&D, production line construction, and hiring. Founded in 2022, it is based in Hangzhou, China. HIIC Semi received Series A+ investment from OCT Capital Group. The startup makes [power semiconductors](http://www.hisemi.net/) with products including high-voltage integrated circuits (HVIC), IGBT, and power MOSFET, as well as MCUs and sensors. Based in Foshan, China, it was founded in 2020. Siptory received new funding from the Zhonghe Intelligent Automobile Fund. The company makes power electronics including [electrostatic discharge protection](http://www.siptory.com/en.php) devices, transient voltage suppressors (TVS), MOSFETs, and power modules. It targets TVs, set-top boxes, and mobile devices. Funds will be used in construction a panel-level fan-out packaging line. Founded in 2014, it is based in Shenzhen, China. ## Photonics Xscape Photonics received [\$10.0M in seed funding](https://www.altair.com/newsroom/news-releases/altair-leads-seed-funding-for-xscape-photonics-with-10-million-investment) from Altair. Xscape Photonics develops high efficiency [photonic chips](https://www.xscapephotonics.com/) for ultra-high bandwidth connections inside data centers and high-performance computing systems. “This investment and collaboration with some of the world’s best innovators in photonics will allow us to stay at the cutting edge of such high-fidelity and advanced technologies that will help our customers solve their problems more efficiently as they look to the next generation of hardware,” said James R. Scapa, founder and chief executive officer, Altair. Based in New York, New York, USA, it was founded in 2022. ## Sensors Fortsense received hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\$14.3M) in Series C1 financing led by Chengdu Science and Technology Venture Capital, joined by BAIC Capital, Huiyou Investment, Shanghai International Group, Shengzhong Investment, and others. The company develops [optical sensing chips](https://www.fortsense.com/), including 3D structured light chips for under-screen fingerprint sensors and time-of-flight (ToF) sensors for facial recognition in mobile devices. Funding will be used for development of single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) lidar chips for automotive applications. Founded in 2017, it is based in Shenzhen, China. PolarisIC raised nearly CNY 100.0M (~\$14.3M) in pre-Series A financing from Dami Ventures, Innomed Capital, Legend Capital, Nanshan SEI Investment, and Planck Venture Capital. PolarisIC makes single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) [direct time-of-flight (dToF) sensors](http://www.polarisic.com/) and photon counting low-light imaging chips for mobile phones, robotic vacuums, drones, industrial sensors, and AGV. Funds will be used for mass production and development of 3D stacking technology and back-illuminated SPAD. Based in Shenzhen, China, it was founded in 2021. VicoreTek received nearly CNY 100.0M (~\$14.3M) in strategic financing led by ASR Microelectronics and joined by Bondshine Capital. The startup develops [image processing and sensor fusion chips](http://en.vicoretek.com/), AI algorithms, and modules for object avoidance in sweeping robots. It plans to expand to other types of service robots and AR/MR, followed by the automotive market. Funds will be used for R\&D and mass production. Founded in 2019, it is based in Nanjing, China. Greenteg drew [CHF 10.0M (~\$10.8M) in funding](https://www.greenteg.com/en/news-event/greenteg-accelerates-global-expansion-with-new-investors-on-board) from existing and new investors. The company makes heat flux sensors for applications ranging from photonics, building insulation, and battery characterization to core body temperature measurement in the form factor of wearables. Funds will be used for R\&D into medical applications in the wearable market and to scale production capacity. Founded in 2009 as a spin off from ETH Zurich, it is based in Rümlang, Switzerland. Phlux Technology raised [£4.0M (~\$4.9M) in seed funding](https://phluxtechnology.com/phlux-technology-secures-4m-in-seed-funding-to-bring-high-performance-lidar-sensors-to-the-mass-market/) led by Octopus Ventures and joined by Northern Gritstone, Foresight Williams Technology Funds, and QUBIS Innovation Fund. Phlux develops antimony-based infrared sensors for lidar systems. The startup claims its architecture is 10x more sensitive and with 50% more range compared to equivalent sensors. It currently offers a single element sensor that is retrofittable into existing lidar systems and plans to build an integrated subsystem and array modules for a high-performance sensor toolkit. Other applications for the infrared sensors include satellite communications internet, fiber telecoms, autonomous vehicles, gas sensing, and quantum communications. Phlux was also recently awarded an Innovate UK project with QLM Technology to develop a lidar system for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions. A spin out of Sheffield University founded in 2020, it is based in Sheffield, UK. Microparity raised tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\$1.4M) in pre-Series A+ funding from Summitview Capital. Microparity develops high-performance direct time-of-flight (dToF) [single photon detection devices](http://www.microparity.com/), including single-photon avalanche diodes (SPAD), silicon photomultipliers (SiPM), and SiPM readout ASICs for consumer electronics, lidar, medical imaging, industrial inspection, and other applications. Founded in 2017, it is based in Hangzhou, China. Yegrand Smart Science & Technology raised [pre-Series A financing](https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/8QBRrAUabCprhcRz0P_0hg) from Zhejiang Venture Capital. Yegrand Smart develops photon pickup and [Doppler lidar](https://www.yegrand.com/) equipment for measuring vibration. Founded in 2021, it is based in Hangzhou, China. ## Displays & AR/VR Saphlux Semiconductor Technology raised CNY 110.0M (~\$15.8M) in Series B funding from Baidu Ventures, Fosun Capital, CasStar, Tong Sheng Capital, and others. Saphlux develops semi-polar gallium nitride (GaN) [quantum dot technology](https://www.saphlux.com/) that uses nano-pores to improve efficiency of mini and micro-LED displays. Funds will be used for mass production of quantum dot micro-LED chips for public information displays and televisions and micro-display modules for AR/VR applications. A spin out from the Nitride Group at Yale University founded in 2014, it is based in Brantford, Connecticut, USA. Artizan Optical Crystal received tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\$1.4M) in Series A financing from Dahua Capital. The startup develops holographic optical components such as gratings and waveguides for AR and heads-up displays. Funds will be used for hiring, R\&D, and mass production. Founded in 2019, it is based in Shanghai, China. ## ADAS & autonomy Einride received [\$200.0M in Series C funding](https://www.einride.tech/press/einride-financing-2022) from AMF, EQT Ventures, Northzone, Polar Structure, Norrsken VC, Temasek Holdings, and others, as well as \$300.0M in debt financing from Barclays Europe. Einride offers autonomous, all-electric heavy freight vehicles that can operate on public roads with the assistance of remote operators. Earlier this year, the company completed a pilot with its autonomous vehicle on a U.S. public road without a safety driver. It also offers a platform to manage fleets and shipping routes, including coordinating charging. The funding will be used for new developments and deployments, as well as expanding offerings to new markets. Founded in 2016, it is based in Stockholm, Sweden. Rhino Auto, also known as Huixi Intelligent Technology, raised over \$50.0M in angel funding led by Xiaomi, joined by Cathay Capital, GSR Ventures, Tsinghua Research Capital, Z\&Y Capital, and others. The startup is developing [AI chips for autonomous driving](https://www.rhino.auto/) and ADAS, targeting L2+ and above. It expects its first chip to enter mass production in 2024. Founded in April 2022, it is based in Hefei, China. SafeAI raised [\$38.0M in Series B funding](https://www.safeai.ai/en/media/safeai-raises-38-million-series-b-funding) from investors including Builders VC, McKinley Management, George Kaiser Family Foundation, Energy Innovation Capital, Autotech Ventures, Brick & Mortar Ventures, Embark Ventures, Newlab, and Vimson Group, with strategic investment from motion control company Moog Inc. SafeAI retrofits construction and mining vehicles with aftermarket hardware and proprietary autonomy software that it claims increases worksite productivity, safety, and cost savings. It says its solution is independent of manufacturer or vehicle type. Funds will be used for hiring and global expansion. Founded in 2018, it is based in Santa Clara, California, USA. Helm.ai raised [\$31.0M in Series C financing](https://helm-ai.medium.com/funding-news-helm-ai-raises-31-million-series-c-financing-33fdc0cab72c) led by Freeman Group, joined by ACVC Partners, Amplo, and strategic investors Honda Motor, Goodyear Ventures, and Sungwoo Hitech. Helm.ai develops [AI software](https://www.helm.ai/) for ADAS and L4 autonomous driving in both commercial and consumer vehicles. Its software covers perception, intent modeling, path planning, and vehicle control and uses an unsupervised learning method using mathematical modeling that the company says allows it to train on large scale datasets quickly and cost-effectively with little to no human intervention. Funds will be used for R\&D, productization of its self-driving technologies, and to further execute on commercial engagements in the automotive and robotics sectors. Founded in 2016, it is based in Menlo Park, California, USA, and has raised \$78M to date. Genesys Microelectronics raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\$14.3M) in angel+ funding led by CICC Capital and Baoding Investment, joined by Ondine Capital and Zhongchen Investment. This follows an angel round in May. Genesys Microelectronics is developing chips for [automotive smart cockpits](https://e-genesys.com/en/) and ADAS. Funds will be used for hiring, R\&D, and marketing. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded as a spin off from Fosun International in January 2022. Qcraft raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\$14.3M) in Series B financing from CICC Capital, consumer electronics company TCL, and Genesis Capital. The company provides full stack autonomous driving solutions for urban environments and currently operates a [fleet of robobuses](https://www.qcraft.ai/) in several Chinese cities. It recently launched a L4 robotaxi service in Suzhou. Funds will be used to accelerate mass production of its ADAS products and large-scale implementation of robobuses. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2019. FABU Technology raised over [CNY 100.0M (~\$14.3M) in a Series B2 round](http://www.fabu.ai/news_detail.html?id=20) from the Anhui Provincial Railway Development Fund and Zhejiang University Education Foundation. The startup develops L4 autonomous driving solutions for [port operations vehicles](http://www.fabu.ai/en/). It plans to expand to logistics, public transportation, and other commercial applications. Funds will be used for R\&D. Based in Hangzhou, China, it was founded in 2017. iHorseAI, also known as Liuma Ruichi Technology, drew nearly CNY 100.0M (~\$14.3M) in Series A+ financing led by Zhongguancun Development Group. The startup develops ADAS solutions for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, with a focus on [automated parking](https://www.ihorseai.com/). It provides software, camera module, and controller. Alongside automated and valet parking, it offers a surround view system for commercial and passenger vehicles, commercial vehicle electronic rearview mirror, and driver drowsiness and attention warning system. Funds will be used for R\&D and mass production. It also plans to release a solution integrating parking with other assisted driving features. Founded in 2017, it is based in Beijing, China. PhiGent Robotics raised [tens of millions of dollars in Series A+ financing](https://www.phigent.ai/news/consulte_1201?type=consulte) led by Xiang He Capital and joined by Ince Capital. Phigent Robotics develops automotive sensors along with AI-based visual imaging and 3D visual radar technology for autonomous driving and ADAS. The startup has launched a binocular vision radar product, which it says is combined with AI processing to simultaneously obtain basic 3D description information and high-level semantic information. It also plans to deliver autonomous driving solutions covering active safety, high-speed piloting, and other functions, with gradual expansion into higher levels of autonomy such as parking and point-to-point driving to follow. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2021 and has raised nearly \$100M to date. Black Sesame Technologies received [strategic funding](https://www.blacksesame.com.cn/zh/list_9/466.html) from Dongfeng Motor. Black Sesame develops SoCs and software for [L2-L3 ADAS](https://bst.ai/) and autonomous driving. Its chips integrate image signal processor and neural network accelerator. It also offers AI development software and image processing and perception algorithms. Along with the funding, Dongfeng Motor will be using Black Sesame’s A1000 series chips, which can reach 58 TOPS, for L2/L2+ features such as assisted highway driving and automated parking in upcoming electric sedan and electric SUV models. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2016. ## Auto components Indie Microelectronics raised [CNY 300.0M (~\$43.0M) in Series B funding](https://www.indiemicro.com/archives/2517) led by Changan Automobile’s Changan Anhe Private Equity Investment Fund, auto parts maker Keboda Technology, Xingyu Automotive Lighting Systems, Sunic Capital, Bank of Communications, and Dongfeng Motor Group, joined by Guolian Securities, Keysida Group, Qianhai Pengchen Investment, and Royal Sea Capital. Indiemicro makes mixed signal automotive SoCs for interior and exterior car lighting control and small motor control applications requiring LIN connectivity. It is also developing products for medical and IoT markets. Founded in 2017, it is based in Wuxi, China. Arkmicro Technologies raised over CNY 100.0M (~\$14.3M) in a Series D round from IPV Capital and Shanshan. Arkmicro develops [automotive cockpit SoCs](http://www.arkmicro.com.cn/) including for digital instrument cluster, image processing for infotainment and streaming media, digital rearview mirror, and Beidou/GPS navigation. Founded in 2000, it is based in Shenzhen, China. EPowerlabs received [€3.0M (~\$3.1M) in seed funding](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/epowerlabs_thankyou-investment-team-activity-7003693662048018432-yitD/) led by Lazpiur and joined by Itzarri EPSV, SPRI Group, Easo Ventures, and current investors, along with €2.0M (~\$2.1M) in Next Generation EU funds. EPowerlabs makes [power electronic modules](https://epowerlabs.com/en/) for electric vehicles, including DC/DC converters, e-motor controllers, battery management systems, and on-board chargers. Funds will be used for hiring and to accelerate the pace to market. Founded in 2019, it is based in San Sebastian, Spain. MotionSilicon drew tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\$1.4M) in pre-Series A funding from Wuxi Haichuang Investment and Xintou Group, following a round in May. MotionSilicon is developing a range of [automotive MCUs](http://motionsilicon.com/) and software for applications such as domain controllers, regional controllers, subsystem controllers, and central and regional gateways. Funds will be used for R\&D. Based in Wuxi, China, it was founded in 2021. Senfoto Technology received tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\$1.4M) in Series A funding. The startup makes [solid-state lidar chips](https://www.sensefuture.cn/) for automotive and smart city applications. Funds will be used for R\&D and manufacturing. Based in Ningbo, China, it was founded in 2018. Benewake received [Series C financing](https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/dOJkf7S1MWL3XSIFlAO3yQ) from CCB Investment, Shunwei Capital, FAW Group, Tianqi Private Equity Fund Management, Jiangmen Venture Capital, Sealand Innovation, CETC Fund, FH Capital, and others. Benewake develops [solid-state lidar](http://en.benewake.com/) for automotive, roadside applications, and rail transit. Its products include an automotive-grade 512-line lidar to detect smaller objects or objects at greater distance as well as numerous long-range and short-range time-of-flight lidar. Founded in 2015, it is based in Beijing, China. Leadrive Technology drew Series C+ financing from Shanghai International Group. Leadrive makes high-performance [IGBT power modules](http://www.leadrive.com/) and main-drive dual-motor controller products for electric vehicles, including heavy-duty vehicles. Funds will be used to accelerate the construction of an IGBT/SiC power module packaging production line. Based in Shenzhen, China, it was founded in 2017. ## Batteries Group14 Technologies added [\$214.0M to its Series C round](https://group14.technology/en/news/group14-closes-214m-from-microsoft-to-complete-614m-series-c-funding-round) from investors including Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, Lightrock Climate Impact Fund, Moore Strategic Ventures, Oman Investment Authority, and Molicel, bringing the Series C total to \$614.0M. Group14 develops composite materials for lithium-silicon batteries. The company says its micronized silicon-carbon powder for Li-ion battery anodes has five times the capacity and enables up to 50% more energy density compared to conventional graphite. The material can be dropped in to existing manufacturing processes and can either be blended with graphite in anodes or used as a replacement. The funds will be used to build its second commercial-scale factory. It is also planning an additional factory in South Korea as part of a joint venture with SK Group. Founded in 2015, it is based in Woodinville, Washington, USA. Huachuang New Material raised [over CNY 700.0M (~\$100.4M) in funding](https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?__biz=MzAwMzIzODYzNA==&mid=2649978253&idx=1&sn=abfb7c0277fd27643b79851459704261&chksm=8339ea08b44e631e1618cac60ccb7f3f01ef50e96954cd79a60066f4ec97c1d8e1d16b94f662#rd) from Addor Capital, CATL, Sunwoda Electronic, Morning Road Capital, Guanyu Technology, Gotion High-tech, and EVE Energy. The company manufactures electrolytic copper foil for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, energy storage, and consumer electronics. It currently offers copper foils in 3.5μm-10μm thicknesses. Based in Tongling, China, it was founded in 2016. Customcells raised [€60.0M (~\$63.1M) in Series A financing](https://www.customcells.org/news/customcellsr-news/detail/60-million-euros-for-customcells/) led by World Fund and Abacon Capital, joined by Vsquared Ventures and Porsche. Customcells develops and manufactures application-specific lithium-ion battery cells from prototypes to small and medium series. It primarily focuses on custom batteries for automotive, aerospace, medical instruments, and maritime. It also helps customers plan and commission their own battery production lines. Funds will be used for expansion in the electric aviation market. A spin off from Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft founded in 2012, it is based in Itzehoe, Germany. ZincFive raised [\$54.0M in Series D funding](https://zincfive.com/news/zincfive-raises-54-million-in-series-d-financing/) led by Helios Climate Ventures, joined by existing investors Senator Investment Group and Standard Investments and new investors including OGCI Climate Investments and Japan Energy Fund. ZincFive develops nickel-zinc batteries for uninterruptible power applications in data centers, mission-critical IT, transportation infrastructure, and industrial engine starting. “ZincFive’s nickel-zinc battery energy storage solutions are powerful, reliable, safe, and highly sustainable, having significantly lower end-to-end climate impact than alternative battery chemistries,” said Jesse Johnson, managing director at Helios Climate Ventures. The funding will boost channel and product development as well as accelerate the build-out of annual high-volume production capacity. Founded in 2016 and based in Tualatin, Oregon, USA, it has raised \$139M to date. LeydenJar Technologies received a [€30.0M (\$31.7M) loan](https://leyden-jar.com/leydenjar-secures-eu-backing-in-financing-of-new-battery-factory/) from the European Investment Bank. LeydenJar produces silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries using a plasma-based deposition process. It says its technology can increase the energy density of batteries by 70% compared to graphite anode foil and is suitable for fast charging, while reducing CO2 emissions of anode production by 85%. It targets consumer electronics, EVs, and electric flight. The funds will be used to build a new factory with a production capacity of 100 MWh to produce its silicon anode foil at industrial scale. It is expected to be fully operational by 2026. Founded in 2016 as a spin out from research institute TNO, and based in Leiden, the Netherlands, it has raised over \$39M. Element Energy drew [\$28.0M in Series B funding](https://elementenergy.com/element-energy-a-pioneer-in-battery-storage-technology-secures-28m-series-b-growth-capital/) led by Cohort Ventures and a clean energy generation company, joined by LG Technology Ventures, Edison International, Prelude Ventures, and Radar Partners. Element Energy provides a hardware and software battery management system for large-scale battery installations. Initially focusing on second-life batteries, it plans to expand to first-life energy storage and electric vehicle applications. The company’s technology replaces a traditional power conversion system with a distributed power conversion approach for a more granular level of control. Instead of controlling a MWh-scale battery as a single element with thousands of cells all subjected to the same use profile, it independently controls the power flowing in and out of each module so that second-life batteries aren’t limited by the worst-performing cells. Funding will be used for investment in assets, logistics, and infrastructure related to upcoming utility-scale deployments of second-life EV batteries. Founded in 2019, it is based in Menlo Park, California, USA. Yipeng Energy Technology received CNY 180.0M (~\$25.8M) in financing led by Yingke Capital and Zibo Jingkai Industry Fund. The company manufactures [lithium-ion batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles](http://www.kyipeng.com/), with a focus on heavy vehicles such as buses, mining trucks, heavy freight vehicles, and construction machinery. It also makes batteries for energy storage systems. Funds will be used to construct a new manufacturing plant and expand sales channels. Founded in 2014, it is based in Huizhou, China. Ampcera drew [\$15.0M in Series A funding](https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/605974340/ampcera-raises-a-15-million-series-a-investment-to-scale-the-production-of-critical-materials-for-solid-state-batteries) led by Hanwha Solutions Corporation. Ampcera produces sulfide-based solid electrolyte materials, which it says can enable solid-state batteries with higher energy density, better safety, and faster-charging rates than conventional lithium-ion batteries. “Our sulfide-based solid electrolyte materials demonstrate superior performance with the room temperature ionic conductivity exceeding 12 mS/cm, which is comparable to the flammable liquid electrolyte that is to be replaced by the solid electrolyte,” said Hui Du, Ampcera co-founder and CTO. Funds will be used to scale the production capacity and accelerate the integration of its electrolyte materials in solid-state batteries. Based in Tucson, Arizona, USA, it was founded in 2017. Keyking Recycling raised [hundreds of millions of yuan](https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/6x3wtt40t5AMaxCbehROFw) (CNY 100.0M is ~\$14.3M) in Series B funding from Shang Qi Capital, SAIC Capital, Hengxu Capital, Wanxiang 123, Fortune Capital, and Shengli Investment. The company [recycles lithium-ion batteries](http://www.keykingtech.com/) from consumer electronics and electric vehicles to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate. It also processes lithium and nickel-cobalt containing wastes. Funds will be used for construction of new production lines and R\&D. Based in Leiyang City, China, it was founded in 2016. Rongke Power drew hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\$14.3M) in Series B funding that included Jinding Capital. The company manufactures [all-vanadium redox flow](http://www.rongkepower.com/) batteries for long-term energy storage. Funds will be used for product upgrades, capacity expansion, and hiring. Rongke Energy is also planning an IPO. Founded in 2008, it is based in Dalian, China. Zhonghai Energy Storage Technology (ZhongHaiChuNeng) raised [hundreds of millions of yuan](https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/_fvrkKXpwqezswW1EEeo9w) (CNY 100.0M is ~\$14.3M) in pre-Series A and pre-A+ rounds from Sequoia Capital China, Source Code Capital, Matrix Partners China, and Crystal Stream Capital. The startup develops iron-chromium flow batteries for large-scale, long-duration energy storage applications. Funds will be used to expand production capacity and for R\&D. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2020. Zoolnasm Energy Technology, also known as Zhongna Energy, drew over CNY 100.0M (~\$14.3M) in pre-Series A funding. The startup is developing [sodium-ion batteries](http://www.zoolnasm.com/) and materials. It is targeting energy storage, light electric mobility, EVs, and industrial equipment. Based in Suzhou, China, it was founded in 2021. StorTera was awarded a [£5.0M (~\$6.0M) grant](https://www.stortera.com/stortera-secures-5m-funding-to-build-large-scale-demonstrator/) from the UK’s Net Zero Innovation Portfolio to develop a long-lasting megawatt scale battery that can operate for up to eight hours. StorTera has developed a single liquid flow battery (SLIQ) that can release energy to the grid at times of reduced renewables generation. The startup says the battery, which uses lithium sulfur, will work for 20 years and be fully recyclable at the end of its lifetime. It aims to use recycled materials such as a by-product of the wood industry and reusing sulfur from oil and gas. Founded in 2013, it is based in Edinburgh, UK. Rasung New Energy Technology raised CNY 25.0M (~\$3.6M) in strategic financing from Tanac Automation. The company makes [vacuum drying equipment](http://www.rasung-tech.com/) for lithium-ion batteries. Founded in 2012, it is based in Shenzhen, China. Nth Cycle was awarded a [\$2.2M grant](https://nthcycle.com/nth-cycle-awarded-2-15-million-u-s-department-of-energy-grant/) from the U.S. Department of Energy. Nth Cycle’s electro-extraction process recovers critical minerals such as cobalt and nickel from discarded lithium-ion batteries, low-grade ores, and mine site waste using only electricity and carbon filters. The resulting mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP) of nickel and cobalt has more than 98% NiCo content and can be used in production of new lithium-ion batteries. The company also says the electro-extraction process produces much lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to extraction of MHP from ore or traditional recycling processes. Founded in 2017, it is based in Beverly, Massachusetts, USA. EneRol Nanotechnologies drew tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\$1.4M) in Series A1 funding, following a similar sized round in August 2022. EneRol makes [nanofiber separators for supercapacitors](https://enerol.com.cn/) and is expanding to separators for other types of energy storage. Funds will be used for expansion of the supercapacitor battery separator production line, as well as the development of separators for sodium-ion batteries and solid-state batteries. Based in Ningbo, China, it was founded in 2016. Weifang Energy Technology received tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\$1.4M) in funding from Jinding Capital. Weifang Energy develops and produces [sodium-ion batteries](http://szwfny.com/). The company says its water-based sodium-ion batteries have an energy density of 100-120Wh/kg, an 8000-cycle lifetime, a capacity retention rate of more than 70% at -30°C, and cost 40% less in materials compared to lithium batteries. It is initially targeting markets such as energy storage, communication base stations, two-wheelers/tricycles, and power tools. Founded in 2013, it is based in Shenzhen, China. e-TRNL Energy drew [₹75.0M (~\$0.8M) in pre-seed funding](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/etrnl-energy_e-trnl-energy-raised-inr-75-crs-pre-seed-activity-7010544323083579393-fGzZ/) led by Speciale Invest, joined by Micelio Mobility and CIIE.CO. The startup is developing a [battery cell](https://e-trnl.energy/) structure it says reduces the cell’s internal resistance, providing better energy efficiency, less waste heat, and faster charging. The technology is chemistry agnostic and can be applied across battery applications, including electric mobility in the Indian climate. Founded in 2021, it is based in Mumbai, India. Horizontal Na Energy, also known as Chaona New Energy, received investment from e-commerce company Meituan. The startup manufactures [sodium-ion batteries](https://www.horizontal-na.com/) and materials including cathode, anode, and electrolytes. It targets electric vehicles, including low-speed vehicles, as well as large-scale energy storage. It currently has a pilot line for materials and an experimental line for battery cells. Founded in 2021, it is based in Huzhou, China. ## Other technologies Reach raised [\$30.0M in Series B funding](https://reachpower.com/reach-to-deliver-the-first-industrial-scale-wireless-power-solution/) led by DCVC with participation from Y Combinator, Transform VC, and Collaborative Fund. Reach develops wireless power-at-a-distance technology that uses high-efficiency power-beaming circuits, optimization algorithms, and adaptive electromagnetic surfaces to provide hundreds of watts of power, connect point-to-multipoint, and transmit over tens of meters. It is also developing defense-rated systems to deliver higher power over greater distances. Along with powering IoT devices, it is looking to wirelessly charge electric vehicles and drones. “Reach’s mission is to do for power what Wi-Fi has done for data,” said Chris Davlantes, Reach founder and CEO. “Our industrial-scale wireless power networks augment electrical wiring with a flexible layer that can be reconfigured in a split second, giving devices unprecedented mobility and functionality. This new investment will enable us to deliver our high-performance wireless power solutions to provide versatile and intelligent power distribution worldwide.” Founded in 2015, it is based in Redwood City, California, USA. Lanxing Software raised tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\$1.4M) in Series A financing from Weizhi Digital Technology and Ivy Capital. The startup provides [supply chain planning](https://www.lanxingai.com/), optimization, and traceability software for a range of industries, including electronics. Founded in 2020, it is based in Shanghai, China. LiToSim raised [tens of millions of yuan](http://www.litosim.com/news/i1254.html) (CNY 10.0M is ~\$1.4M) in funding from BYD Group. The startup develops CAE simulation software for applications include aerospace, automotive manufacturing, and electronics. Based in Chongqing, China, it was founded in 2018. ShineBlink drew millions of yuan (CNY 1.0M is ~\$0.1M) in angel funding from Star Venture Capital. The startup makes a low-code [IoT development board](http://shineblink.com/) with sensors, communication modules, SDK, and API. It aims to enable users to quickly develop various IoT hardware devices and corresponding apps. Founded in 2021, it is based in Shenzhen, China. Mobius Materials received a [grant](https://www.einpresswire.com/article/602894686/vipc-awards-1-5-million-in-ccf-grants-to-24-innovative-projects-from-virginia-companies-and-research-universities) from the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation. The company operates a [marketplace](https://www.mobiusmaterials.com/) to buy and sell excess chips and electronic components. Parts are checked for authenticity and quality. Based in Richmond, Virginia, USA, it was founded in 2020. ## Table \| Company \| Sector \| Subsector \| Amount Raised (M, USD) \| Funding Type \| Headquarters \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| Eswin Material \| Materials \| Wafers \| \$574.80 \| Series C \| China \| \| Einride \| ADAS & Autonomy \| Freight ADAS/AV \| \$500.00 \| Debt, Series C \| Sweden \| \| Moore Threads \| Chip Design \| GPU \| \$215.50 \| Series B \| China \| \| Group14 Technologies \| Batteries \| Lithium Silicon \| \$214.00 \| Series C \| USA \| \| Huachuang New Material \| Batteries \| Battery Materials \| \$100.40 \| Venture \| China \| \| Frore Systems \| Chip Design \| Cooling \| \$100.00 \| Series C \| USA \| \| Customcells \| Batteries \| Lithium Ion \| \$63.10 \| Series A \| Germany \| \| ZincFive \| Batteries \| Nickel Zinc \| \$54.00 \| Series D \| USA \| \| Rhino Auto \| ADAS & Autonomy \| Consumer ADAS/AV \| \$50.00 \| Angel \| China \| \| Indie Microelectronics \| Auto Components \| Auto Chips \| \$43.00 \| Series B \| China \| \| SafeAI \| ADAS & Autonomy \| Industrial ADAS/AV \| \$38.00 \| Series B \| USA \| \| NeuReality \| AI HW \| Data Center AI \| \$35.00 \| Series A \| Israel \| \| Pragmatic Semiconductor \| Manufacturing \| Flexible Electronics \| \$35.00 \| Series C \| UK \| \| LeydenJar Technologies \| Batteries \| Battery Materials \| \$31.70 \| Debt \| Netherlands \| \| Helm.ai \| ADAS & Autonomy \| Consumer ADAS/AV \| \$31.00 \| Series C \| USA \| \| Reach \| Other Tech \| Wireless Power \| \$30.00 \| Series B \| USA \| \| Element Energy \| Batteries \| Battery Management \| \$28.00 \| Series B \| USA \| \| Yipeng Energy Technology \| Batteries \| Lithium Ion \| \$25.80 \| Venture \| China \| \| 3DSEMI \| Packaging \| Wafer-Level Packaging \| \$23.70 \| Venture \| China \| \| EnCharge AI \| AI HW \| Edge AI, PIM/PNM \| \$21.70 \| Series A \| USA \| \| PowerEpi \| Materials \| Wafers \| \$21.50 \| Venture \| China \| \| Saphlux Semiconductor Technology \| Displays & AR/VR \| Quantum Dot \| \$15.80 \| Series B \| USA \| \| Ampcera \| Batteries \| Battery Materials \| \$15.00 \| Series A \| USA \| \| Siroywe \| Chip Design \| GPU \| \$14.30 \| Series A \| China \| \| Haawking \| Chip Design \| DSP \| \$14.30 \| Series A+ \| China \| \| Artosyn \| AI HW \| Edge AI \| \$14.30 \| Series C \| China \| \| UniSiC Technology \| Equipment \| Test Equipment \| \$14.30 \| Series A \| China \| \| Su Chuan Technology \| Materials \| Glass \| \$14.30 \| Venture \| China \| \| Weimai Core Materials \| Materials \| Photoresist \| \$14.30 \| Venture \| China \| \| Silicon Innovation \| AMS \| Clock \| \$14.30 \| Pre-A \| China \| \| CrossChip MicroSystems \| AMS \| AMS \| \$14.30 \| Series A+ \| China \| \| Meisi Semiconductor \| Power Semi \| Converter \| \$14.30 \| Series B \| China \| \| PolarisIC \| Sensors \| Optical Sensor \| \$14.30 \| Pre-A \| China \| \| VicoreTek \| Sensors \| Optical Sensor \| \$14.30 \| Strategic \| China \| \| FABU Technology \| ADAS & Autonomy \| Freight ADAS/AV \| \$14.30 \| Series B2 \| China \| \| iHorseAI \| ADAS & Autonomy \| Consumer ADAS/AV \| \$14.30 \| Series A+ \| China \| \| Arkmicro Technologies \| Auto Components \| Cockpit \| \$14.30 \| Series D \| China \| \| Zoolnasm Energy Technology \| Batteries \| Sodium Ion \| \$14.30 \| Pre-A \| China \| \| Dewo Advanced Automation \| Equipment \| Packaging Equipment \| \$14.3+ \| Series A \| China \| \| Macrotest \| Equipment \| Test Equipment \| \$14.3+ \| Series C, C+ \| China \| \| Enkris Semiconductor \| Materials \| Wafers \| \$14.3+ \| Series C \| China \| \| Hosin Global Electronics \| Memory & Storage \| Storage \| \$14.3+ \| Series A+ \| China \| \| AccuSilicon \| AMS \| AMS \| \$14.3+ \| Series F \| China \| \| EpicMEMS \| Wireless \| 5G \| \$14.3+ \| Series B \| China \| \| AccoPower \| Power Semi \| MOSFET, IGBT, SiC \| \$14.3+ \| Series C \| China \| \| InventChip \| Power Semi \| SiC \| \$14.3+ \| Pre-B \| China \| \| Fortsense \| Sensors \| Optical Sensor \| \$14.3+ \| Series C1 \| China \| \| Genesys Microelectronics \| ADAS & Autonomy \| Cockpit \| \$14.3+ \| Angel+ \| China \| \| Qcraft \| ADAS & Autonomy \| Robotaxi \| \$14.3+ \| Series B \| China \| \| Keyking Recycling \| Batteries \| Battery Recycling \| \$14.3+ \| Series B \| China \| \| Rongke Power \| Batteries \| Flow Battery \| \$14.3+ \| Series B \| China \| \| Zhonghai Energy Storage Technology \| Batteries \| Flow Battery \| \$14.3+ \| Pre-A, Pre-A+ \| China \| \| Eggtronic \| Power Semi \| Power Management \| \$12.00 \| Series B \| Italy \| \| Greenteg \| Sensors \| Thermal Sensor \| \$10.80 \| Venture \| Switzerland \| \| Quadric \| AI HW \| GPNPU \| \$10.00 \| Series B \| USA \| \| Xscape Photonics \| Photonics \| Networking \| \$10.00 \| Seed \| USA \| \| PhiGent Robotics \| ADAS & Autonomy \| Consumer ADAS/AV \| \$10.0+ \| Series A+ \| China \| \| DarwinAI \| Equipment \| Inspection \| \$6.00 \| Venture \| Canada \| \| StorTera \| Batteries \| Flow Battery \| \$6.00 \| Grant \| UK \| \| Lidrotec \| Equipment \| Dicing \| \$5.30 \| Series A \| Germany \| \| U-MAP \| Materials \| Thermal \| \$5.20 \| Venture \| Japan \| \| EPowerlabs \| Auto Components \| Auto Modules \| \$5.10 \| Seed, Grant \| Spain \| \| Phlux Technology \| Sensors \| Lidar \| \$4.90 \| Seed \| UK \| \| Baum Design Systems \| EDA \| Power Analysis \| \$3.90 \| Series A \| South Korea \| \| Rasung New Energy Technology \| Batteries \| Battery Equipment \| \$3.60 \| Strategic \| China \| \| Syenta \| Equipment \| 3D Printing \| \$2.50 \| Seed \| Australia \| \| eoSemi \| Wireless \| TCXO \| \$2.40 \| Series A \| UK \| \| Nth Cycle \| Batteries \| Battery Recycling \| \$2.20 \| Grant \| USA \| \| Gona Semiconductor Technology \| Equipment \| Materials Handling \| \$1.40 \| Venture \| China \| \| Fluence Technology \| Equipment \| Laser Equipment \| \$1.10 \| Venture \| Poland \| \| Goldenscope Tech \| Equipment \| Inspection \| \$1.4+ \| Series A+ \| China \| \| KyLitho \| Manufacturing \| Lithography \| \$1.4+ \| Series A \| China \| \| Saimai Measurement and Control \| Equipment \| Test Equipment \| \$1.4+ \| Pre-A \| China \| \| Shangxin Jinggong New Material Technology \| Materials \| Thermal \| \$1.4+ \| Venture \| China \| \| Comoro Technology \| Wireless \| Navigation \| \$1.4+ \| Angel \| China \| \| Senmu Leishi Technology \| Power Semi \| Power Management \| \$1.4+ \| Venture \| China \| \| Trimitec \| Power Semi \| Power Management \| \$1.4+ \| Series A+ \| China \| \| Microparity \| Sensors \| Optical Sensor \| \$1.4+ \| Pre-A+ \| China \| \| Artizan Optical Crystal \| Displays & AR/VR \| Waveguides & Lenses \| \$1.4+ \| Series A \| China \| \| MotionSilicon \| Auto Components \| MCU \| \$1.4+ \| Pre-A \| China \| \| Senfoto Technology \| Auto Components \| Lidar \| \$1.4+ \| Series A \| China \| \| EneRol Nanotechnologies \| Batteries \| Supercapacitor \| \$1.4+ \| Series A1 \| China \| \| Weifang Energy Technology \| Batteries \| Sodium Ion \| \$1.4+ \| Venture \| China \| \| Lanxing Software \| Other Tech \| Supply Chain \| \$1.4+ \| Venture \| China \| \| LiToSim \| Other Tech \| CAD/CAE \| \$1.4+ \| Venture \| China \| \| e-TRNL Energy \| Batteries \| Battery Packaging \| \$0.80 \| Pre-Seed \| India \| \| ShineBlink \| Other Tech \| IoT \| \$0.1+ \| Angel \| China \| \| CIX Technology \| Chip Design \| CPU \| Undisclosed \| Pre-A+ \| China \| \| Fortify \| Equipment \| 3D Printing \| Undisclosed \| Strategic \| USA \| \| Laplace Energy Technology \| Equipment \| CVD \| Undisclosed \| Venture \| China \| \| PIQS \| Equipment \| Inspection \| Undisclosed \| Series B \| China \| \| Starmask \| Manufacturing \| Photomask \| Undisclosed \| Pre-IPO \| China \| \| Talents & Technology \| Manufacturing \| CIM/MES \| Undisclosed \| Series A \| China \| \| MaxOne Semiconductor \| Test \| Probe Cards \| Undisclosed \| Series D \| China \| \| Hyperion Technology \| Materials \| Thermal \| Undisclosed \| Series A+ \| China \| \| LingGas \| Materials \| Gases \| Undisclosed \| Series B \| China \| \| Chipanalog Microelectronics \| AMS \| AMS \| Undisclosed \| Series C+ \| China \| \| Geener Microelectronics \| Power Semi \| MOSFET, IGBT, SiC \| Undisclosed \| Pre-A \| China \| \| HIIC Semi \| Power Semi \| MOSFET, IGBT \| Undisclosed \| Series A+ \| China \| \| Siptory \| Power Semi \| ESD \| Undisclosed \| Venture \| China \| \| Yegrand Smart \| Sensors \| Lidar \| Undisclosed \| Pre-A \| China \| \| Black Sesame Technologies \| ADAS & Autonomy \| Consumer ADAS/AV \| Undisclosed \| Strategic \| China \| \| Benewake \| Auto Components \| Lidar \| Undisclosed \| Series C \| China \| \| Leadrive Technology \| Auto Components \| Auto Modules \| Undisclosed \| Series C+ \| China \| \| Horizontal Na Energy \| Batteries \| Sodium Ion \| Undisclosed \| Venture \| China \| \| Mobius Materials \| Other Tech \| Supply Chain \| Undisclosed \| Grant \| USA \| ## Funds & investors VC firm Mayfield is [partnering](https://siliconcatalyst.com/mayfield-and-silicon-catalyst-form-alliance-to-fuel-semiconductor-startup-innovation) with semiconductor hardware startup incubator and accelerator Silicon Catalyst to provide mentoring and invest \$150K in the majority of seed stage companies admitted to Silicon Catalyst’s program. It will also evaluate the startups for follow-on investments. “Furthermore, this will allow startups to hit the ground running in conjunction with free shuttle runs, design tools and IP from our more than 60 in-kind partners which include TSMC, Synopsys and ARM,” said Pete Rodriguez, Silicon Catalyst CEO. FORWARD.one [closed](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/forward-one_venturecapital-hightech-technology-activity-7010596451323912192-js_x/) its Fund II at €145.0M (~\$153.7M). The fund will focus on early-stage European deep tech startups and aims to provide investments between €1-20M, particularly to companies in the Netherlands, Germany, and Scandinavia. Chips, quantum computing, robotics, consumer electronics, smart industry, and climate tech fall within the fund’s target sectors. Xiopm Holdings [received](https://www.xiopmh.com/1939.html) CNY 947.0M (~\$135.7M) from Shaanxi Investment Capital and Xi’an Investment Holding. Xiopm Holdings provides incubation and financing to optoelectronic and photonic chip companies, collaborating with the Xi’an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. It also operates an optoelectronics manufacturing park in Xi’an, China, to help companies move from the design and development stage to experimental test and pilot production. Baltic Sandbox Ventures raised €10.0M (~\$10.7M) for its [first fund](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/baltic-sandbox-ventures_we-are-pleased-to-announce-the-launch-of-activity-7008871751610720256-v0Lk/), which invest in early-stage deep tech and life sciences startups in central and eastern Europe, particularly Lithuania and the Baltics. It will provide funding at accelerator, pre-seed, and seed stages to companies in areas that include nanotechnology, material science, and high-performance computing software. It ultimately targets €13.0M (~\$13.8M) for the first fund. BRV Capital, a tech-focused growth equity arm of BlueRun Ventures, [launched](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/brv-capital-announces-launch-of-mobility-fund-i-enabling-new-markets-to-capture-the-momentum-of-electronic-vehicle-production-301702553.html) a new Mobility Fund to invest in the electric vehicle ecosystem and supply chains. “This expands our network within the EV ecosystem to help enable key component manufacturers and battery producers to accelerate and solidify new supply chain construction,” said Kwan Yoon, CIO of BRV Capital. The European Union’s EuroHPC Joint Undertaking [plans](https://eurohpc-ju.europa.eu/framework-partnership-agreement-fpa-developing-large-scale-european-initiative-high-performance_en) to spend up to €270.0M (~\$286.7M) on a project focused on building high-performance computers based on RISC-V hardware and software. ## AI applications Here are some of the largest rounds of the month for companies using AI in products and services: - Dataiku raised \$200.0M in Series F for its platform for design, deployment, and management of AI applications. - Zappi raised \$170.0M for its market research software that uses AI to test out a brand’s new marketing campaign or product. - CoreWeave raised \$100.0M for its specialized cloud for large-scale GPU-accelerated workloads. - SiBionics raised \$71.7M in Series D for development of implantable medical devices and medical imaging AI. - Shield AI raised \$60.0M in Series E for AI pilots and autonomous drone swarms for military and defense. 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Readable Markdown	The month of December saw six rounds of \$100 million or more. The largest, at a massive half-billion dollars, will support manufacturing of 12-inch monocrystalline silicon polished wafers and epitaxial wafers in China. The company is aiming for a production rate of 1 million pieces a month when current expansion is completed. Also in the half-billion club last month is a company making autonomous, all-electric heavy freight vehicles. A GPU startup pulled over \$200 million to make graphics cards for high-end gaming and HPC. The AI hardware startups returned in December, including one promising a unified architecture for all software and machine learning processing and another building charge-based in-memory computing chips. Of course, all these chips get hot. One company newly emerged from stealth promises a way to take care of the heat problem in laptops and is drawing attention from some major players. Plus, power analysis, flexible electronics, additive manufacturing, and more in this look at 106 companies that collectively raised \$2.8 billion in December 2022. - [Summary table](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Table) - [Chip design](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Chip-design) - [AI hardware](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#AI-hardware) - [EDA](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#EDA) - [Manufacturing & equipment](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Manufacturing-equipment) - [Packaging](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Packaging) - [Test, measurement, inspection](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Test-measurement-inspection) - [Materials](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Materials) - [Memory & storage](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Memory-storage) - [Analog & mixed signal](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Analog-mixed-signal) - [Wireless](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Wireless) - [Power devices](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Power-devices) - [Photonics](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Photonics) - [Sensors](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Sensors) - [Displays & AR/VR](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Displays-AR-VR) - [ADAS & autonomy](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#ADAS-autonomy) - [Auto components](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Auto-components) - [Batteries](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Batteries) - [Other technologies](https://semiengineering.com/startup-funding-december-2022/#Other-tech) - [Previous reports](https://semiengineering.com/business-news-startups/) ## Chip design Moore Threads raised [CNY 1,500.0M (~\$215.5M) in Series B funding](https://www.mthreads.com/news/79) led by China Mobile Digital New Economy Industry Fund and Hexie Health Insurance, joined by Dianshi Capital. Moore Threads develops multi-functional GPUs and graphics cards for the high-end gaming market as well as for 3D rendering, video processing, and HPC applications such as telecommunications, finance, scientific workloads, and AI. The GPUs are based on the company’s self-developed Metacomputing Unified System Architecture (MUSA). Funds will be used for product iteration, architecture innovation, and other R\&D. Founded in 2020, it is based in Beijing, China. Frore Systems emerged from stealth with \$100.0M in Series C funding from Qualcomm Ventures, Mayfield Fund, Addition, and Clear Ventures. Frore Systems develops [solid-state cooling chips](https://www.froresystems.com/) that aim to replace fans in consumer electronics with a MEMS-based device that incorporates piezoelectric layers, electrodes, and a diaphragm. The startup says its active cooling solutions remove more heat than fans, enabling notebooks to run up to 2X faster while being audibly silent and allowing creation of thinner, dustproof devices. It will also work with Intel on incorporating the technology into high-end laptops using Intel processors. Founded in 2018, it is based in San Jose, California, USA. Siroywe, also known as Deep Stream Micro, drew CNY 100.0M (~\$14.3M) in Series A funding from Xingwang Investment, Shunrong Auto Parts, and Z\&Y Capital. The startup is developing high-performance [GPU chips](http://www.siroywe.com.cn/), with several lines planned for applications such as 3D rendering, image processing, VR, AI, data centers, and HPC. Funds will be used to accelerate product development. It plans to tape out it first chips soon. Founded in 2021, it is based in Shenzhen, China. Haawking drew [nearly CNY 100.0M (~\$14.3M) in Series A+ funding](https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?__biz=Mzg5NDExMTY1NQ==&mid=2247488186&idx=1&sn=3a353e3957568f978f2017d6d0b7324d&chksm=c025c872f75241642bf442b7ef7bd21d0d014c257d4f8fe219b81ae27975d428e885fbbdd572&token=859256264&lang=zh_CN#rd) led by Skyworth Investment, joined by Sequoia Capital China, Unity Ventures, Ginlong Technologies, and Huajin Capital. Haawking designs [digital signal processors](http://www.haawking.com/) (DSPs) using the RISC-V ISA. It targets markets such as white goods, motor drivers, digital power supply, photovoltaics and energy storage, and new energy vehicles. Funds will be used for chip production and R\&D. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2019. CIX Technology received pre-Series A+ financing from GF Qianhe Investment. CIX is developing [intelligent CPU SoCs and computing solutions](https://www.cixtech.com/) compatible with the Arm instruction set and focused on performance and efficiency. It targets high-end tablet computers, notebooks, desktops, AR/VR, and automotive cockpits. Its first product is expected to be released in 2023. Funds will be used for R\&D and market expansion. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2021 and has raised over \$100M to date. ## AI hardware NeuReality raised [\$35.0M in Series A funding](https://www.neureality.ai/pressrelease/israeli-ai-startup-neureality-raises-35m-series-a-to-bring-its-novel-inferencing-chip-to-the-market/) led by Samsung Ventures, Cardumen Capital, Varana Capital, OurCrowd, and XT Hitech, with participation from SK Hynix, Cleveland Avenue, Korean Investment Partners, StoneBridge, and Glory Ventures. NeuReality makes purpose-built AI platforms optimized for deep learning inference use cases such as computer vision, natural language processing, and recommendation engines in data centers and near-edge on-premises locations. The startup says its Network Addressable Processing Units (NAPU) reduce the dependency on CPUs, NICs, and PCI switches and moves simple but critical data path functions from software to hardware. NeuReality claims its upcoming chip improves the utilization of AI compute resources that are currently deployed by removing existing system bottlenecks, lowering the latency of AI operations, and saving in overall system cost and power consumption. The company also provides software and runtime libraries to accelerate AI deployment. The fundraising will support deployment its inference solutions in 2023. Founded in 2019, the company is based in Caesarea, Israel, and has raised \$48M to date. EnCharge AI emerged from stealth with [\$21.7M in Series A financing](https://enchargeai.com/2022/12/14/encharge-ai-news-item/) led by Anzu Partners with participation from AlleyCorp, Scout Ventures, Silicon Catalyst Angels, Schams Ventures, E14 Fund, and Alumni Ventures. EnCharge is developing an AI platform using charge-based in-memory computing technology that it claims provides orders-of-magnitude higher compute efficiency and density compared to current digital AI accelerators. It says test chips and hardware can achieve over 150 TOPS/W for 8-b compute, making it suitable for power, energy, and space constrained applications at the edge. Funds will be used to further develop and commercialize its semiconductor hardware and software stack. Based on technology developed at Princeton University, it was founded in 2022 and is based in Santa Clara, California, USA. Artosyn raised over CNY 100.0M (~\$14.3M) in Series C funding led by Hefei Industry Investment Group. Artosyn develops [edge AI](http://www.artosyn.cn/), intelligent vision, and wireless audio/video transmission SoCs for applications including drones, security, automotive, and consumer electronics. It recently released a 150MHz-7GHz full-band wireless communication SoC. Funds will be used for hiring, R\&D, production line expansion, and market expansion. Founded in 2011, it is based in Hefei, China. Quadric added [\$10.0M in equity and debt financing to its Series B round](https://quadric.io/news/quadric-announces-completion-of-series-b-funding%EF%BF%BC/) with new investment from Xerox Ventures and Mesh Ventures, bringing the round to \$31.0M. Quadric offers general purpose neural processing unit (GPNPU) processor IP. The GPNPU architecture blends the machine learning performance characteristics of a neural processing accelerator with the full C++ programmability of a modern digital signal processor (DSP). It can handle matrix and vector operations and scalar (control) code in one execution pipeline to provide one unified architecture for machine learning inference plus pre-and-post processing. “Quadric has taken a software first approach and has created a unique unified architecture that allows for all software and machine learning processing to be done on a single chip, eliminating latency and bandwidth bottlenecks,” said Dean Mai, investment director at Xerox Ventures. Veerbhan Kheterpal, co-founder and CEO of Quadric, noted how the funds would be used: “We are rapidly ramping up our commercial teams to engage customers and continuing to expand our top-notch engineering organization to deliver our GPNPU and our world-class software tools for application development.” Based in Burlingame, California, USA, it was founded in 2017. ## EDA Baum Design Systems raised ₩5,000.0M (~\$3.9M) in Series A funding from LB Investment. Baum develops [power modeling and analysis](https://www.baum-ds.com/) software for SoC design, including software/hardware co-design and power profiling, IP power modeling, power sign off, security vulnerability identification, and IR drop analysis. Founded in 2013, it is based in Seoul, South Korea. ## Manufacturing & equipment Pragmatic Semiconductor added [\$35.0M to its Series C round](https://www.pragmaticsemi.com/newsroom/press-releases/pragmatic-increases-series-c-funding-to-125-million/) with participation from new investors British Patient Capital, In-Q-Tel, Prosperity7 Ventures, and Maven Capital Partners, bringing the round to \$125.0M. Pragmatic manufactures flexible electronics for IoT devices, using thin-film semiconductors it says are cheaper and faster to produce than silicon chips. It offers foundry services, deployment of its fabrication equipment at customer sites through a Fab-as-a-Service model, and a line of ultra-low-cost RFID devices. “We continue to see growing investor and customer interest in affordable solutions for digitization and control of supply chains, reinforced by government initiatives such as the recent EU legislation regarding Digital Product Passports,” said Erik Langaker, chair of Pragmatic. Funds will be used to accelerate expansion plans, including a second fabrication line at a new campus. Founded in 2021, it is based in Cambridge, UK. Lidrotec raised [€5.0M (~\$5.3M) in Series A funding](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lidrotec_lidrotec-lidrotec-literallycuttingedge-activity-7009496999037128704-5ot5/) from GOOSE Capital, Gründerfonds Ruhr, Luminate Accelerator, Onsight Ventures, TiE Angels Texas, Sivas Asset Management, Sivotec, CRC Ventures, Industry Consulting Strobl, and individual investor Toni Schlegel. Lidrotec has developed a [wafer-dicing laser technology](https://www.lidrotec.de/en/) for the semiconductor industry. It uses liquids in the laser processing zone, which cool and rinse wafers while the laser cuts out the chips. The startup claims this produces thinner cuts with higher precision, no damages to the material, clean surfaces without debris, and higher processing speeds without needing to adapt the production process. Founded in 2019, it is based in Bochum, Germany. Syenta raised [AUD 3.7M (~\$2.5M) in seed funding](https://www.blackbird.vc/blog/investment-notes-syenta) from Blackbird Ventures, Jelix Ventures, and Brindabella Capital. Syenta has developed a method for [3D printing of multi-material electronics](https://www.syenta.com.au/) such as sensors, photovoltaics, batteries, PCBs, antennas, and flexible printed electronics. The startup’s equipment, which fits inside a box that can sit on a coffee table, can print metals (copper, nickel, silver, gold), conductive polymers (PEDOT, polyaniline, polypyrrole), semiconductor materials (molybdenum oxide, zinc telluride), and epoxy insulators. Funds will support technical development, delivery of printers to early customers, and hiring. Founded in 2020, it is based in Acton, Australia. Goldenscope Tech, also known as Jinjing Technology, received tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\$1.4M) in a Series A+ round led by Lightspeed China Partners, joined by CDH Investments, Fortune Capital, TigerYeah Capital, and others. The startup builds cathode fluorescence imaging systems and spectral detection systems. Alongside uses in numerous scientific fields, they can be used in the semiconductor industry to detect device defects, improve raw material processes, and conduct IC failure analysis. In the future, it plans to expand to electron microscope peripheral products such as an ultrafast cathode fluorescence system, transmission electron microscope cathode fluorescence system, and low-temperature electron microscopy. Funds will be used to open a new R\&D office. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2018 and raised over CNY 100M in 2022. KyLitho drew tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\$1.4M) in Series A financing from Infinity Capital, Meihua Venture Capital, and Panstar Asset Management. The startup provides a thick-film lithography process for manufacturing integrated passive devices. Founded in 2017, it is based in Shenzhen, China. Gona Semiconductor Technology raised around CNY 10.0M (~\$1.4M) from West Shanghai. Gona Semi makes [wafer handling equipment](http://www.gona-semi.com/), including Equipment Front End Module (EFEM), wafer sorter, wafer loading system, and open cassette stage. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2020. Fluence Technology raised €1.0M (~\$1.1M) in funding from JR Holding. The startup makes [femtosecond lasers](https://fluence.technology/) based on all-fiber optic technology that can be used in manufacturing consumer electronics, polymers, semiconductors, and LEDs. It also has applications in biophotonics and medicine. Founded in 2016, it is based in Warsaw, Poland. Fortify received a [strategic investment](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/12/13/2572991/0/en/Fortify-Receives-Strategic-Investment-From-Lockheed-Martin-Ventures.html) from Lockheed Martin Ventures. Fortify provides an [additive manufacturing platform](https://3dfortify.com/) for complex structures with unique mechanical, electrical, thermal, and electromagnetic properties. The funds will be used for process and material development of additive manufacturing of RF devices. “The high-frequency communication space around RF is exploding with growth. This is not only in aerospace, but also in commercial 5G, satellite communications, autonomous vehicle sensors, and IoT,” said Lawrence Ganti, Fortify CEO. “Each of Lockheed Martin’s business areas have been adopting additive technologies for mission-critical systems at an aggressive rate. We’ve built and tested cutting-edge antenna and radar systems that are great examples of how additive can create unique value in aerospace, defense, and communications.” Founded in 2016, it is based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Laplace Energy Technology received new financing from China Life Science and Technology Innovation Fund and Yunhao Capital. Laplace makes [equipment](http://en.laplace-tech.cn/) for semiconductors and photovoltaic manufacturing. Its products include equipment for low pressure chemical vapor deposition, plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition, atomic layer deposition, ultra-high temperature annealing and oxidization, diffusion furnaces, and low pressure horizontal diffusion systems. Based in Shenzhen, China, it was founded in 2016. Starmask, also known as Longtu Photo Mask, raised [pre-IPO financing](http://www.starmask.net/index.php/News/view/id/81) from Silan Ventures and others. The company makes photomasks. It currently offers precisions down to 130nm for ICs and also provides photomasks for power semiconductors and MEMS. Funds will be used for construction of a new manufacturing facility. Founded in 2010, it is based in Shenzhen, China. Talents & Technology raised [Series A financing](https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?__biz=MzAxNzcwOTMwNw==&mid=2650488861&idx=1&sn=de74c332249c4a053d8edcb02a8a776c&chksm=83ee8189b499089f894c615a3b23c20c6e696049789cecc1078664b48c6f08d91becc177bd31#rd) that included CasStar. The company provides [manufacturing operation management software](https://www.unicoresoft.com/) for battery, semiconductor, and other advanced manufacturing industries. Its products include manufacturing execution software (MES), laboratory information management system (LIMS), quality management system (QMS), and an R\&D big data analysis system. Founded in 2009, it is based in Liyang, China. ## Packaging 3DSEMI raised CNY 165.0M (~\$23.7M) in financing from the Guangdong Semiconductor and Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund, Guangzhou Industrial Investment Group, and Zengcheng Industrial Investment. The company provides wafer-level packaging services. Founded in 2022, it is based in Guangzhou, China. Dewo Advanced Automation (DAA) raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\$14.3M) in Series A funding from Shanshan Group, Hiway Capital, QF Capital, and others. DAA makes high speed, high precision [wire bonding machines](http://www.daa-inc.com/) for IC and LED packaging. Funds will be used for R\&D, production line upgrades, and marketing. Founded in 2012, it is based in Shenzhen, China. ## Test, measurement & inspection Macrotest raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\$14.3M) in Series C and C+ funding from BYD Group, Yunjin Capital, Beyond Moore Fund, and others. Macrotest makes semiconductor [test equipment](http://www.macrotest.com.cn/) including ATE and test boards for high-speed digital, high-voltage and high-current analog, mixed-signal, and RF ICs. Founded in 2018, it is based in Nanjing, China. UniSiC Technology, also known as Chenxin Technology, closed a CNY 100.0M (~\$14.3M) Series A round led by Summitview Capital. UniSiC develops [test and analysis systems](http://www.unisic-tech.com/) for silicon carbide (SiC) devices, from SiC wafers to power modules. Alongside test equipment, it offers a SiC CT high-voltage generator, integrated X-ray source, and MRI gradient power amplifier, as well as SiC power modules for applications including automotive and medical devices. Funds will be used for R\&D and mass production of test equipment and medical SiC power components. Founded in 2020, it is based in Shanghai, China. DarwinAI raised [\$6.0M in financing](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221215005002/en) led by BDC Capital with participation from new and existing investors. DarwinAI provides a [visual quality inspection](https://darwinai.com/) system for PCBs that combines AI with proprietary optics, custom hardware, and a large PCB dataset. “By making it straightforward to deploy inspection units and analyze data, clients can install them in novel locations and enable completely new capabilities such as returned product verification, process auditing and retrospective quality inspection,” said Sheldon Fernandez, CEO of DarwinAI. The new funding will enable the company to make the system more robust for mass market deployment and ramp up hardware production. Founded in 2017, it is based in Waterloo, Canada. Saimai Measurement and Control drew tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\$1.4M) in pre-Series A funding led by Addor Capital. The company provides [testing systems and services for RF and microwave components](http://www.semi-mile.com/en/), frequency source components, frequency conversion components, digital receiver components, RF and microwave signal generation components, RF microwave transceivers, and high bandwidth vector modulation and analysis. Founded in 2021, it is based in Suzhou, China. MaxOne Semiconductor closed Series D+ funding led by Fosun Capital and Lanhor Capital. MaxOne offers IC wafer test [probe cards](http://www.maxonesemi.com/) including 3D MEMS vertical probe cards and RF MEMS vertical probe cards. Funds will be used for R\&D and construction of production lines. Based in Suzhou, China, it was founded in 2015. PIQS received [Series B funding](http://www.piqs.com/NewsStd_551.html) led by Guosen Capital and Green Pine Capital Partners. PIQS provides laser profilers and 2D and 3D visual inspection systems for PCBs, consumer electronics, batteries, automotive parts, and other industries. Based in Shenzhen, China, it was founded in 2013. ## Materials Eswin Material, a division of Eswin Technology, raised [nearly CNY 4,000.0M (~\$574.8M) in Series C funding](http://www.eswin.com/index.php/news/newsinfo/86.html) led by China National Building Material, joined by investors including Source Code Capital, Yufu Holding Group, Financial Street Group, Shang Qi Capital, SDIC Venture Capital, Hudson Capital, GF Venture Capital, China Life Private Equity Investment, Zhongji Investment, Puyao Capital, and China Development Bank Capital. Eswin Material produces 12-inch monocrystalline silicon polished wafers and epitaxial wafers. Current monthly production capacity is 300,000 pieces, which is expected to reach 1 million pieces per month at completion of its current expansion. The company says its production capacity has been sold for the next three years. Eswin Technology also makes IoT chips and offers packaging and testing services, including wafer gold bump processing, wafer testing, grinding, cutting, packaging, and final testing. Founded in 2016, it is based in Beijing, China. PowerEpi drew [CNY 150.0M (~\$21.5M) in financing](https://www.sslab.org.cn/news/newsdetail?id=221205135859724604CF7A1EF) led by SDIC Venture Capital and Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, joined by Leaguer Capital, Shenzhen Capital Group, China Capital Management, and Glory Ventures. The startup manufactures silicon carbide (SiC) epitaxial wafers. Funds will be used for R\&D and production capacity expansion. Founded in 2020 to commercialize research from Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, it is based in Dongguan, China. Enkris Semiconductor raised [hundreds of millions of yuan](http://www.enkris.com/index.php?c=show&id=140) (CNY 100.0M is ~\$14.3M) in Series C financing led by Nio Capital and DragonBall Capital, joined by Xinke Capital, China Renaissance, GoerTek, and 37 Interactive Entertainment. Enkris Semiconductor offers [GaN epitaxial materials](http://en.enkris.com/) for power electronics, micro-LED, and microwave RF applications. Its products include GaN-on-Silicon, GaN-on-SiC, GaN-on-Sapphire, and GaN-on-GaN epi wafers in various sizes, including 300mm. Based in Suzhou, China, it was founded in 2012. Su Chuan Technology raised CNY 100.0M (~\$14.3M) in funding. The startup makes ultra-thin [flexible glass](https://www.s-utg.com/en/index.html) for flexible and rollable displays, foldable smartphones, and flexible sensors. It is currently focused on 0.03mm, 0.05mm, and 0.07mm glass and plans to offer a range of different fold types. Based in Nantong, China, it was founded in 2020. Weimai Core Materials drew CNY 100.0M (~\$14.3M) in funding from Hefei Industry Investment Group, Beyond Moore Fund, Jinbang Capital, and others. The startup manufactures materials for ArF, KrF, and I-line photoresists, including photoacid generators, photoinitiators, bottom anti-reflective coating (BARC) layers, and zirconium-based precursors. Funds will be used for mass production and R\&D. Founded in 2021, it is based in Suzhou, China. U-MAP raised [700\.0M yen (~\$5.2M) in funding](https://umap-corp.com/news/%E6%96%B0%E7%B4%A0%E6%9D%90%E3%81%AE%E9%87%8F%E7%94%A3%E8%B2%A9%E5%A3%B2%E9%96%8B%E5%A7%8B%E3%81%AB%E5%90%91%E3%81%91%E3%81%A67%E5%84%84%E5%86%86%E3%81%AE%E8%B3%87%E9%87%91%E8%AA%BF%E9%81%94%E3%82%92) from Real Tech Holdings, Kyoto University Innovation Capital, Chukyo Yushi, Aichi Capital, Seiko Epson Corporation, and Global Brain Corporation. U-MAP has developed a [thermal conductivity additive](https://umap-corp.com/en/) based on fibrous aluminum nitride single crystals to improve the heat removal performance of ceramics, resin, and rubber materials used in electronics devices, including consumer electronics, automobiles, energy storage, communications, and aerospace. It says its material provides up to 4x the heat conduction capability compared to standard thermal additives with increased tensile strength, reduced brittleness, and extended thermal tolerance. Funds will be used to start mass production. It also plans to start producing aluminum nitride substrates using its material in 2024, followed by high thermal conductivity resin products such as heat dissipation sheets in 2025. A spin out from Nagoya University founded in 2016, it is based in Nagoya, Japan. Shangxin Jinggong New Material Technology received tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\$1.4M) in funding from Hefei Industry Investment Group and others. The company produces diamond-copper heat sinks for electronic packaging and high-end sputtering targets using spark plasma sintering. It also makes anode target discs for CT machines. Funds will be used for purchasing equipment, R\&D, and marketing. Based in Hefei, China, it was founded in 2021. Hyperion Technology raised Series A+ financing from Topping Capital. The startup manufactures [conductive silver pastes](http://www.hyperionchina.com/), conductive silver glue for semiconductor packaging, and electronic ink for use in flexible circuits and touch displays. Funds will be used to upgrade and expand production lines as well as for R\&D and hiring. Founded in 2016, it is based in Beijing, China. LingGas drew Series B financing from CDB Technology Venture Capital, Guofang Capital, Lianhe Capital, and Stony Creek Capital. The company provides [specialty gases](http://en.linggas.com/) for manufacturing ICs, displays, photovoltaics, and optical fibers. Founded in 2018, it is based in Beijing, China. ## Memory & storage Hosin Global Electronics raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\$14.3M) in Series A+ financing from Kunqiao Capital, China Innovative Capital Management, and Guoyuan Innovation Investment, its third round in 2022. Hosin Global offers a range of [storage and memory devices](http://en.hosinglobal.com/), including USB flash drives, eMMC/UFS, DRAM, SPI NAND, SSD, and SD cards. Funds will be used for new product development. Founded in 2018, it is based in Shenzhen, China. ## Analog & mixed signal AccuSilicon raised [hundreds of millions of yuan](https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?__biz=MzU0OTExODg4OQ==&mid=2247484818&idx=1&sn=f44d906174b96e41d7d0d8aabcdc87f2) (CNY 100.0M is ~\$14.3M) in Series F funding from SDIC Venture Capital. The company makes [analog and mixed-signal chips](http://www.accusilicon.com/), including analog switches for USB Type-C and MIPI D-PHY, overvoltage protection chips, ADC/DAC, DSP, clock driver/amplifier and clock generator chips, crystal oscillators, and integrated modules. It primarily targets smartphones and audio/video equipment, and additionally offers development services. Funds will be used for R\&D and hiring. Based in Guangzhou, China, it was founded in 2014. Silicon Innovation, also known as Dianke Xingtuo, raised over CNY 100.0M (~\$14.3M) in pre-Series A financing led by Highlight Capital, joined by Glory Ventures, Rising Investments, and Xingrui Capital. This is the startup’s third round in the space of a year. Silicon Innovation offers [analog and mixed-signal chips](https://www.silicon-innovation-cd.com/), including clocks, interfaces, and power management. Among its products is a 10-channel output clock buffer chip that supports the 32Gbps PCIe5.0 specification, a spread spectrum clock generator, and a retimer that also supports PCIe 5.0. It mainly targets the data center and server market. Based in Chengdu, China, it was founded in 2019. CrossChip MicroSystems raised nearly CNY 100.0M (~\$14.3M) in Series A+ financing from Sungrow Power, CDHT Investment, and China Fortune-Tech Capital. CrossChip provides Hall effect sensor, magnetic resistance sensor, current sensor, motor driver, LED driver, and power management chips. Applications include photovoltaic inverters, industrial control, and automotive. Funds will be used for R\&D, particularly focusing on development of automotive chips. Founded in 2013, it is based in Chengdu, China. Chipanalog Microelectronics raised Series C+ financing from SAIC Motor and Shang Qi Capital. The company makes [analog and mixed-signal chips](http://e.chipanalog.com/) including isolation, interfaces, high-performance analog, driver, and power chips for industrial and automotive electronics markets. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2016. ## Wireless EpicMEMS, also known as Kaiyuan Communications, raised [hundreds of millions of yuan](http://www.epicmems.com/news/39) (CNY 100.0M is ~\$14.3M) in Series B funding led by Huacheng Venture Capital and Hui Capital, joined by Shunwei Capital, Xiamen Venture Capital, Hua Partners, Shenzhen Venture Capital, and Oriental Fortune Capital. EpicMEMS produces RF front-end [BAW filters](http://www.epicmems.com/), receiving modules, antenna solutions, and an integrated module with high-performance filters, duplexers, multiplexers, power amplifiers, RF switches, and low noise amplifiers. It focuses on 4G/5G applications. Funds will be used for marketing, expanding filter products, and developing RF modules. Founded in 2018, it is based in Xiamen, China. eoSemi raised [£2.0M (~\$2.4M) in Series A funding](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/eosemi-raises-further-2m-investment-deliver-next-generation-/) led by Capital-E. The company develops high performing [digitally compensated TCXOs](https://www.eosemi.com/) (temperature compensated crystal oscillators) based on a 65nm pure CMOS process for broadband wireless equipment. “A combination of the silicon technology, careful design, digital compensation schemes and calibration ensures world beating performance” said Steve Cliffe, CEO of eoSemi. “Specifically; industry leading phase noise of 162dBc/Hz, power consumption of 3.6mW, ultra-tight stability of better than 50ppb: with this performance available right across an extended temperature range of -40C to +105C, and in a 2520 package or smaller.” Funds will be used to complete its auto-test solutions required to calibrate TCXOs in volume and begin the commercialization. Founded in 2012, it is based in Congleton, UK. Comoro Technology drew tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\$1.4M) in angel funding from Leaguer Capital and Lanwan Capital. The startup develops multi-source fusion hardware and software that combines wireless signals with sensors to improve navigation and location sensing in consumer electronics, IoT, and automotive. Funds will be used for R\&D and mass production. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2021. ## Power devices AccoPower drew hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\$14.3M) in Series C funding from Boyuan Capital, Midea Group, CCB Trust, Yuexiu Industrial Investment Fund, Guangdong Yuecai Venture Capital, Geely, Eastern Bell Capital, and China Fellow Partners. AccoPower specializes in automotive-grade IGBTs, MOSFETs, and silicon carbide [power devices](http://www.accopower.com/) and modules. Based in Guangzhou, China, it was founded in 2018. InventChip received [hundreds of millions of yuan](https://www.inventchip.com.cn/index/Lists/show/catid/48/id/616.html) (CNY 100.0M is ~\$14.3M) in pre-Series B funding led by SAIC Motor and Shang Qi Capital, joined by Sungrow Power Supply, AISWEI, Ginlong Technologies, Huaqiang Capital, and Zhejiang Chuangzhi. InventChip specializes in [power devices](http://www.inventchip.com.cn/en/) based on silicon carbide, including SiC SBD, SiC MOSFET, CCM totem pole PFC, modules, drivers, and controllers for switched-mode power supply, electronic control, and automotive electronics markets. Funds will be used for fab expansion and R\&D. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2017. Meisi Semiconductor raised nearly CNY 100.0M (~\$14.3M) in Series B funding from Woyan Capital, Yuanhe Holdings, and others. The company develops fast charging chips and AC-DC main control chips for consumer electronics, drones, power tools, and IoT. Based in Suzhou, China, it was founded in 2013. Eggtronic raised [\$12.0M in the first close of its Series B funding](https://www.eggtronic.com/newsroom/eggtronic-secures-12-million-series-b-funding/) from Rinkelberg Capital, CDP Venture Capital, and Doorway Venture Capital. It anticipates raising a total of \$20.0M in the round. Eggtronic makes mixed-signal controller ICs for power management applications. Funds will be used for mass production of its AC/DC power conversion and wireless power transfer solutions. “Our technologies are proven in the field with millions of units shipped to date and we can now build on that success thanks to the latest investment. The new funds will help us to propel our scale-up, doubling the size of our global team, accelerating our semiconductor development roadmap, and expanding research and engineering resources,” said Eggtronic founder and CEO Igor Spinella. Founded in 2012, it is based in Modena, Italy. Senmu Leishi Technology raised [tens of millions of yuan](http://www.senmuleishi.com/newsinfo/4741308.html) (CNY 10.0M is ~\$1.4M) in funding from Source Code Capital and others. The startup has developed what it calls a programmable power electronics controller (PPEC), which it says can speed development of digital power supplies. It recently released its first chip, a phase-shift full-bridge controller. Its PPEC is also available as boards. The company additionally offers semi-physical simulation of power electronics. Funds will be used for product iteration and market expansion. Based in Wuhan, China, it was founded in 2017. Yanhuang Guoxin, also known as Trimitec, raised tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\$1.4M) in Series A+ financing from Plum Ventures. The company makes power management chips for high-reliability industries such as aerospace. Its products include rad-hard DC/DC and ultra-low noise LDO. Funds will be used for hiring, strengthening supply chains, and expansion in areas such as commercial aerospace, electric vehicles, and power grids. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2016. Geener Microelectronics received pre-Series A investment led by Walden International, joined by Gaorong Capital, Vision Knight Capital, and others. The startup produces inverter power modules, automotive-grade IGBT chips and modules, SiC devices, and low-voltage MOSFETs for applications such as new energy vehicles, electric motorcycles, photovoltaics, and energy storage. Funds will be used for R\&D, production line construction, and hiring. Founded in 2022, it is based in Hangzhou, China. HIIC Semi received Series A+ investment from OCT Capital Group. The startup makes [power semiconductors](http://www.hisemi.net/) with products including high-voltage integrated circuits (HVIC), IGBT, and power MOSFET, as well as MCUs and sensors. Based in Foshan, China, it was founded in 2020. Siptory received new funding from the Zhonghe Intelligent Automobile Fund. The company makes power electronics including [electrostatic discharge protection](http://www.siptory.com/en.php) devices, transient voltage suppressors (TVS), MOSFETs, and power modules. It targets TVs, set-top boxes, and mobile devices. Funds will be used in construction a panel-level fan-out packaging line. Founded in 2014, it is based in Shenzhen, China. ## Photonics Xscape Photonics received [\$10.0M in seed funding](https://www.altair.com/newsroom/news-releases/altair-leads-seed-funding-for-xscape-photonics-with-10-million-investment) from Altair. Xscape Photonics develops high efficiency [photonic chips](https://www.xscapephotonics.com/) for ultra-high bandwidth connections inside data centers and high-performance computing systems. “This investment and collaboration with some of the world’s best innovators in photonics will allow us to stay at the cutting edge of such high-fidelity and advanced technologies that will help our customers solve their problems more efficiently as they look to the next generation of hardware,” said James R. Scapa, founder and chief executive officer, Altair. Based in New York, New York, USA, it was founded in 2022. ## Sensors Fortsense received hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\$14.3M) in Series C1 financing led by Chengdu Science and Technology Venture Capital, joined by BAIC Capital, Huiyou Investment, Shanghai International Group, Shengzhong Investment, and others. The company develops [optical sensing chips](https://www.fortsense.com/), including 3D structured light chips for under-screen fingerprint sensors and time-of-flight (ToF) sensors for facial recognition in mobile devices. Funding will be used for development of single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) lidar chips for automotive applications. Founded in 2017, it is based in Shenzhen, China. PolarisIC raised nearly CNY 100.0M (~\$14.3M) in pre-Series A financing from Dami Ventures, Innomed Capital, Legend Capital, Nanshan SEI Investment, and Planck Venture Capital. PolarisIC makes single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) [direct time-of-flight (dToF) sensors](http://www.polarisic.com/) and photon counting low-light imaging chips for mobile phones, robotic vacuums, drones, industrial sensors, and AGV. Funds will be used for mass production and development of 3D stacking technology and back-illuminated SPAD. Based in Shenzhen, China, it was founded in 2021. VicoreTek received nearly CNY 100.0M (~\$14.3M) in strategic financing led by ASR Microelectronics and joined by Bondshine Capital. The startup develops [image processing and sensor fusion chips](http://en.vicoretek.com/), AI algorithms, and modules for object avoidance in sweeping robots. It plans to expand to other types of service robots and AR/MR, followed by the automotive market. Funds will be used for R\&D and mass production. Founded in 2019, it is based in Nanjing, China. Greenteg drew [CHF 10.0M (~\$10.8M) in funding](https://www.greenteg.com/en/news-event/greenteg-accelerates-global-expansion-with-new-investors-on-board) from existing and new investors. The company makes heat flux sensors for applications ranging from photonics, building insulation, and battery characterization to core body temperature measurement in the form factor of wearables. Funds will be used for R\&D into medical applications in the wearable market and to scale production capacity. Founded in 2009 as a spin off from ETH Zurich, it is based in Rümlang, Switzerland. Phlux Technology raised [£4.0M (~\$4.9M) in seed funding](https://phluxtechnology.com/phlux-technology-secures-4m-in-seed-funding-to-bring-high-performance-lidar-sensors-to-the-mass-market/) led by Octopus Ventures and joined by Northern Gritstone, Foresight Williams Technology Funds, and QUBIS Innovation Fund. Phlux develops antimony-based infrared sensors for lidar systems. The startup claims its architecture is 10x more sensitive and with 50% more range compared to equivalent sensors. It currently offers a single element sensor that is retrofittable into existing lidar systems and plans to build an integrated subsystem and array modules for a high-performance sensor toolkit. Other applications for the infrared sensors include satellite communications internet, fiber telecoms, autonomous vehicles, gas sensing, and quantum communications. Phlux was also recently awarded an Innovate UK project with QLM Technology to develop a lidar system for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions. A spin out of Sheffield University founded in 2020, it is based in Sheffield, UK. Microparity raised tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\$1.4M) in pre-Series A+ funding from Summitview Capital. Microparity develops high-performance direct time-of-flight (dToF) [single photon detection devices](http://www.microparity.com/), including single-photon avalanche diodes (SPAD), silicon photomultipliers (SiPM), and SiPM readout ASICs for consumer electronics, lidar, medical imaging, industrial inspection, and other applications. Founded in 2017, it is based in Hangzhou, China. Yegrand Smart Science & Technology raised [pre-Series A financing](https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/8QBRrAUabCprhcRz0P_0hg) from Zhejiang Venture Capital. Yegrand Smart develops photon pickup and [Doppler lidar](https://www.yegrand.com/) equipment for measuring vibration. Founded in 2021, it is based in Hangzhou, China. ## Displays & AR/VR Saphlux Semiconductor Technology raised CNY 110.0M (~\$15.8M) in Series B funding from Baidu Ventures, Fosun Capital, CasStar, Tong Sheng Capital, and others. Saphlux develops semi-polar gallium nitride (GaN) [quantum dot technology](https://www.saphlux.com/) that uses nano-pores to improve efficiency of mini and micro-LED displays. Funds will be used for mass production of quantum dot micro-LED chips for public information displays and televisions and micro-display modules for AR/VR applications. A spin out from the Nitride Group at Yale University founded in 2014, it is based in Brantford, Connecticut, USA. Artizan Optical Crystal received tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\$1.4M) in Series A financing from Dahua Capital. The startup develops holographic optical components such as gratings and waveguides for AR and heads-up displays. Funds will be used for hiring, R\&D, and mass production. Founded in 2019, it is based in Shanghai, China. ## ADAS & autonomy Einride received [\$200.0M in Series C funding](https://www.einride.tech/press/einride-financing-2022) from AMF, EQT Ventures, Northzone, Polar Structure, Norrsken VC, Temasek Holdings, and others, as well as \$300.0M in debt financing from Barclays Europe. Einride offers autonomous, all-electric heavy freight vehicles that can operate on public roads with the assistance of remote operators. Earlier this year, the company completed a pilot with its autonomous vehicle on a U.S. public road without a safety driver. It also offers a platform to manage fleets and shipping routes, including coordinating charging. The funding will be used for new developments and deployments, as well as expanding offerings to new markets. Founded in 2016, it is based in Stockholm, Sweden. Rhino Auto, also known as Huixi Intelligent Technology, raised over \$50.0M in angel funding led by Xiaomi, joined by Cathay Capital, GSR Ventures, Tsinghua Research Capital, Z\&Y Capital, and others. The startup is developing [AI chips for autonomous driving](https://www.rhino.auto/) and ADAS, targeting L2+ and above. It expects its first chip to enter mass production in 2024. Founded in April 2022, it is based in Hefei, China. SafeAI raised [\$38.0M in Series B funding](https://www.safeai.ai/en/media/safeai-raises-38-million-series-b-funding) from investors including Builders VC, McKinley Management, George Kaiser Family Foundation, Energy Innovation Capital, Autotech Ventures, Brick & Mortar Ventures, Embark Ventures, Newlab, and Vimson Group, with strategic investment from motion control company Moog Inc. SafeAI retrofits construction and mining vehicles with aftermarket hardware and proprietary autonomy software that it claims increases worksite productivity, safety, and cost savings. It says its solution is independent of manufacturer or vehicle type. Funds will be used for hiring and global expansion. Founded in 2018, it is based in Santa Clara, California, USA. Helm.ai raised [\$31.0M in Series C financing](https://helm-ai.medium.com/funding-news-helm-ai-raises-31-million-series-c-financing-33fdc0cab72c) led by Freeman Group, joined by ACVC Partners, Amplo, and strategic investors Honda Motor, Goodyear Ventures, and Sungwoo Hitech. Helm.ai develops [AI software](https://www.helm.ai/) for ADAS and L4 autonomous driving in both commercial and consumer vehicles. Its software covers perception, intent modeling, path planning, and vehicle control and uses an unsupervised learning method using mathematical modeling that the company says allows it to train on large scale datasets quickly and cost-effectively with little to no human intervention. Funds will be used for R\&D, productization of its self-driving technologies, and to further execute on commercial engagements in the automotive and robotics sectors. Founded in 2016, it is based in Menlo Park, California, USA, and has raised \$78M to date. Genesys Microelectronics raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\$14.3M) in angel+ funding led by CICC Capital and Baoding Investment, joined by Ondine Capital and Zhongchen Investment. This follows an angel round in May. Genesys Microelectronics is developing chips for [automotive smart cockpits](https://e-genesys.com/en/) and ADAS. Funds will be used for hiring, R\&D, and marketing. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded as a spin off from Fosun International in January 2022. Qcraft raised hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\$14.3M) in Series B financing from CICC Capital, consumer electronics company TCL, and Genesis Capital. The company provides full stack autonomous driving solutions for urban environments and currently operates a [fleet of robobuses](https://www.qcraft.ai/) in several Chinese cities. It recently launched a L4 robotaxi service in Suzhou. Funds will be used to accelerate mass production of its ADAS products and large-scale implementation of robobuses. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2019. FABU Technology raised over [CNY 100.0M (~\$14.3M) in a Series B2 round](http://www.fabu.ai/news_detail.html?id=20) from the Anhui Provincial Railway Development Fund and Zhejiang University Education Foundation. The startup develops L4 autonomous driving solutions for [port operations vehicles](http://www.fabu.ai/en/). It plans to expand to logistics, public transportation, and other commercial applications. Funds will be used for R\&D. Based in Hangzhou, China, it was founded in 2017. iHorseAI, also known as Liuma Ruichi Technology, drew nearly CNY 100.0M (~\$14.3M) in Series A+ financing led by Zhongguancun Development Group. The startup develops ADAS solutions for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, with a focus on [automated parking](https://www.ihorseai.com/). It provides software, camera module, and controller. Alongside automated and valet parking, it offers a surround view system for commercial and passenger vehicles, commercial vehicle electronic rearview mirror, and driver drowsiness and attention warning system. Funds will be used for R\&D and mass production. It also plans to release a solution integrating parking with other assisted driving features. Founded in 2017, it is based in Beijing, China. PhiGent Robotics raised [tens of millions of dollars in Series A+ financing](https://www.phigent.ai/news/consulte_1201?type=consulte) led by Xiang He Capital and joined by Ince Capital. Phigent Robotics develops automotive sensors along with AI-based visual imaging and 3D visual radar technology for autonomous driving and ADAS. The startup has launched a binocular vision radar product, which it says is combined with AI processing to simultaneously obtain basic 3D description information and high-level semantic information. It also plans to deliver autonomous driving solutions covering active safety, high-speed piloting, and other functions, with gradual expansion into higher levels of autonomy such as parking and point-to-point driving to follow. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2021 and has raised nearly \$100M to date. Black Sesame Technologies received [strategic funding](https://www.blacksesame.com.cn/zh/list_9/466.html) from Dongfeng Motor. Black Sesame develops SoCs and software for [L2-L3 ADAS](https://bst.ai/) and autonomous driving. Its chips integrate image signal processor and neural network accelerator. It also offers AI development software and image processing and perception algorithms. Along with the funding, Dongfeng Motor will be using Black Sesame’s A1000 series chips, which can reach 58 TOPS, for L2/L2+ features such as assisted highway driving and automated parking in upcoming electric sedan and electric SUV models. Based in Shanghai, China, it was founded in 2016. ## Auto components Indie Microelectronics raised [CNY 300.0M (~\$43.0M) in Series B funding](https://www.indiemicro.com/archives/2517) led by Changan Automobile’s Changan Anhe Private Equity Investment Fund, auto parts maker Keboda Technology, Xingyu Automotive Lighting Systems, Sunic Capital, Bank of Communications, and Dongfeng Motor Group, joined by Guolian Securities, Keysida Group, Qianhai Pengchen Investment, and Royal Sea Capital. Indiemicro makes mixed signal automotive SoCs for interior and exterior car lighting control and small motor control applications requiring LIN connectivity. It is also developing products for medical and IoT markets. Founded in 2017, it is based in Wuxi, China. Arkmicro Technologies raised over CNY 100.0M (~\$14.3M) in a Series D round from IPV Capital and Shanshan. Arkmicro develops [automotive cockpit SoCs](http://www.arkmicro.com.cn/) including for digital instrument cluster, image processing for infotainment and streaming media, digital rearview mirror, and Beidou/GPS navigation. Founded in 2000, it is based in Shenzhen, China. EPowerlabs received [€3.0M (~\$3.1M) in seed funding](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/epowerlabs_thankyou-investment-team-activity-7003693662048018432-yitD/) led by Lazpiur and joined by Itzarri EPSV, SPRI Group, Easo Ventures, and current investors, along with €2.0M (~\$2.1M) in Next Generation EU funds. EPowerlabs makes [power electronic modules](https://epowerlabs.com/en/) for electric vehicles, including DC/DC converters, e-motor controllers, battery management systems, and on-board chargers. Funds will be used for hiring and to accelerate the pace to market. Founded in 2019, it is based in San Sebastian, Spain. MotionSilicon drew tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\$1.4M) in pre-Series A funding from Wuxi Haichuang Investment and Xintou Group, following a round in May. MotionSilicon is developing a range of [automotive MCUs](http://motionsilicon.com/) and software for applications such as domain controllers, regional controllers, subsystem controllers, and central and regional gateways. Funds will be used for R\&D. Based in Wuxi, China, it was founded in 2021. Senfoto Technology received tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\$1.4M) in Series A funding. The startup makes [solid-state lidar chips](https://www.sensefuture.cn/) for automotive and smart city applications. Funds will be used for R\&D and manufacturing. Based in Ningbo, China, it was founded in 2018. Benewake received [Series C financing](https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/dOJkf7S1MWL3XSIFlAO3yQ) from CCB Investment, Shunwei Capital, FAW Group, Tianqi Private Equity Fund Management, Jiangmen Venture Capital, Sealand Innovation, CETC Fund, FH Capital, and others. Benewake develops [solid-state lidar](http://en.benewake.com/) for automotive, roadside applications, and rail transit. Its products include an automotive-grade 512-line lidar to detect smaller objects or objects at greater distance as well as numerous long-range and short-range time-of-flight lidar. Founded in 2015, it is based in Beijing, China. Leadrive Technology drew Series C+ financing from Shanghai International Group. Leadrive makes high-performance [IGBT power modules](http://www.leadrive.com/) and main-drive dual-motor controller products for electric vehicles, including heavy-duty vehicles. Funds will be used to accelerate the construction of an IGBT/SiC power module packaging production line. Based in Shenzhen, China, it was founded in 2017. ## Batteries Group14 Technologies added [\$214.0M to its Series C round](https://group14.technology/en/news/group14-closes-214m-from-microsoft-to-complete-614m-series-c-funding-round) from investors including Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, Lightrock Climate Impact Fund, Moore Strategic Ventures, Oman Investment Authority, and Molicel, bringing the Series C total to \$614.0M. Group14 develops composite materials for lithium-silicon batteries. The company says its micronized silicon-carbon powder for Li-ion battery anodes has five times the capacity and enables up to 50% more energy density compared to conventional graphite. The material can be dropped in to existing manufacturing processes and can either be blended with graphite in anodes or used as a replacement. The funds will be used to build its second commercial-scale factory. It is also planning an additional factory in South Korea as part of a joint venture with SK Group. Founded in 2015, it is based in Woodinville, Washington, USA. Huachuang New Material raised [over CNY 700.0M (~\$100.4M) in funding](https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?__biz=MzAwMzIzODYzNA==&mid=2649978253&idx=1&sn=abfb7c0277fd27643b79851459704261&chksm=8339ea08b44e631e1618cac60ccb7f3f01ef50e96954cd79a60066f4ec97c1d8e1d16b94f662#rd) from Addor Capital, CATL, Sunwoda Electronic, Morning Road Capital, Guanyu Technology, Gotion High-tech, and EVE Energy. The company manufactures electrolytic copper foil for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, energy storage, and consumer electronics. It currently offers copper foils in 3.5μm-10μm thicknesses. Based in Tongling, China, it was founded in 2016. Customcells raised [€60.0M (~\$63.1M) in Series A financing](https://www.customcells.org/news/customcellsr-news/detail/60-million-euros-for-customcells/) led by World Fund and Abacon Capital, joined by Vsquared Ventures and Porsche. Customcells develops and manufactures application-specific lithium-ion battery cells from prototypes to small and medium series. It primarily focuses on custom batteries for automotive, aerospace, medical instruments, and maritime. It also helps customers plan and commission their own battery production lines. Funds will be used for expansion in the electric aviation market. A spin off from Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft founded in 2012, it is based in Itzehoe, Germany. ZincFive raised [\$54.0M in Series D funding](https://zincfive.com/news/zincfive-raises-54-million-in-series-d-financing/) led by Helios Climate Ventures, joined by existing investors Senator Investment Group and Standard Investments and new investors including OGCI Climate Investments and Japan Energy Fund. ZincFive develops nickel-zinc batteries for uninterruptible power applications in data centers, mission-critical IT, transportation infrastructure, and industrial engine starting. “ZincFive’s nickel-zinc battery energy storage solutions are powerful, reliable, safe, and highly sustainable, having significantly lower end-to-end climate impact than alternative battery chemistries,” said Jesse Johnson, managing director at Helios Climate Ventures. The funding will boost channel and product development as well as accelerate the build-out of annual high-volume production capacity. Founded in 2016 and based in Tualatin, Oregon, USA, it has raised \$139M to date. LeydenJar Technologies received a [€30.0M (\$31.7M) loan](https://leyden-jar.com/leydenjar-secures-eu-backing-in-financing-of-new-battery-factory/) from the European Investment Bank. LeydenJar produces silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries using a plasma-based deposition process. It says its technology can increase the energy density of batteries by 70% compared to graphite anode foil and is suitable for fast charging, while reducing CO2 emissions of anode production by 85%. It targets consumer electronics, EVs, and electric flight. The funds will be used to build a new factory with a production capacity of 100 MWh to produce its silicon anode foil at industrial scale. It is expected to be fully operational by 2026. Founded in 2016 as a spin out from research institute TNO, and based in Leiden, the Netherlands, it has raised over \$39M. Element Energy drew [\$28.0M in Series B funding](https://elementenergy.com/element-energy-a-pioneer-in-battery-storage-technology-secures-28m-series-b-growth-capital/) led by Cohort Ventures and a clean energy generation company, joined by LG Technology Ventures, Edison International, Prelude Ventures, and Radar Partners. Element Energy provides a hardware and software battery management system for large-scale battery installations. Initially focusing on second-life batteries, it plans to expand to first-life energy storage and electric vehicle applications. The company’s technology replaces a traditional power conversion system with a distributed power conversion approach for a more granular level of control. Instead of controlling a MWh-scale battery as a single element with thousands of cells all subjected to the same use profile, it independently controls the power flowing in and out of each module so that second-life batteries aren’t limited by the worst-performing cells. Funding will be used for investment in assets, logistics, and infrastructure related to upcoming utility-scale deployments of second-life EV batteries. Founded in 2019, it is based in Menlo Park, California, USA. Yipeng Energy Technology received CNY 180.0M (~\$25.8M) in financing led by Yingke Capital and Zibo Jingkai Industry Fund. The company manufactures [lithium-ion batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles](http://www.kyipeng.com/), with a focus on heavy vehicles such as buses, mining trucks, heavy freight vehicles, and construction machinery. It also makes batteries for energy storage systems. Funds will be used to construct a new manufacturing plant and expand sales channels. Founded in 2014, it is based in Huizhou, China. Ampcera drew [\$15.0M in Series A funding](https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/605974340/ampcera-raises-a-15-million-series-a-investment-to-scale-the-production-of-critical-materials-for-solid-state-batteries) led by Hanwha Solutions Corporation. Ampcera produces sulfide-based solid electrolyte materials, which it says can enable solid-state batteries with higher energy density, better safety, and faster-charging rates than conventional lithium-ion batteries. “Our sulfide-based solid electrolyte materials demonstrate superior performance with the room temperature ionic conductivity exceeding 12 mS/cm, which is comparable to the flammable liquid electrolyte that is to be replaced by the solid electrolyte,” said Hui Du, Ampcera co-founder and CTO. Funds will be used to scale the production capacity and accelerate the integration of its electrolyte materials in solid-state batteries. Based in Tucson, Arizona, USA, it was founded in 2017. Keyking Recycling raised [hundreds of millions of yuan](https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/6x3wtt40t5AMaxCbehROFw) (CNY 100.0M is ~\$14.3M) in Series B funding from Shang Qi Capital, SAIC Capital, Hengxu Capital, Wanxiang 123, Fortune Capital, and Shengli Investment. The company [recycles lithium-ion batteries](http://www.keykingtech.com/) from consumer electronics and electric vehicles to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate. It also processes lithium and nickel-cobalt containing wastes. Funds will be used for construction of new production lines and R\&D. Based in Leiyang City, China, it was founded in 2016. Rongke Power drew hundreds of millions of yuan (CNY 100.0M is ~\$14.3M) in Series B funding that included Jinding Capital. The company manufactures [all-vanadium redox flow](http://www.rongkepower.com/) batteries for long-term energy storage. Funds will be used for product upgrades, capacity expansion, and hiring. Rongke Energy is also planning an IPO. Founded in 2008, it is based in Dalian, China. Zhonghai Energy Storage Technology (ZhongHaiChuNeng) raised [hundreds of millions of yuan](https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/_fvrkKXpwqezswW1EEeo9w) (CNY 100.0M is ~\$14.3M) in pre-Series A and pre-A+ rounds from Sequoia Capital China, Source Code Capital, Matrix Partners China, and Crystal Stream Capital. The startup develops iron-chromium flow batteries for large-scale, long-duration energy storage applications. Funds will be used to expand production capacity and for R\&D. Based in Beijing, China, it was founded in 2020. Zoolnasm Energy Technology, also known as Zhongna Energy, drew over CNY 100.0M (~\$14.3M) in pre-Series A funding. The startup is developing [sodium-ion batteries](http://www.zoolnasm.com/) and materials. It is targeting energy storage, light electric mobility, EVs, and industrial equipment. Based in Suzhou, China, it was founded in 2021. StorTera was awarded a [£5.0M (~\$6.0M) grant](https://www.stortera.com/stortera-secures-5m-funding-to-build-large-scale-demonstrator/) from the UK’s Net Zero Innovation Portfolio to develop a long-lasting megawatt scale battery that can operate for up to eight hours. StorTera has developed a single liquid flow battery (SLIQ) that can release energy to the grid at times of reduced renewables generation. The startup says the battery, which uses lithium sulfur, will work for 20 years and be fully recyclable at the end of its lifetime. It aims to use recycled materials such as a by-product of the wood industry and reusing sulfur from oil and gas. Founded in 2013, it is based in Edinburgh, UK. Rasung New Energy Technology raised CNY 25.0M (~\$3.6M) in strategic financing from Tanac Automation. The company makes [vacuum drying equipment](http://www.rasung-tech.com/) for lithium-ion batteries. Founded in 2012, it is based in Shenzhen, China. Nth Cycle was awarded a [\$2.2M grant](https://nthcycle.com/nth-cycle-awarded-2-15-million-u-s-department-of-energy-grant/) from the U.S. Department of Energy. Nth Cycle’s electro-extraction process recovers critical minerals such as cobalt and nickel from discarded lithium-ion batteries, low-grade ores, and mine site waste using only electricity and carbon filters. The resulting mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP) of nickel and cobalt has more than 98% NiCo content and can be used in production of new lithium-ion batteries. The company also says the electro-extraction process produces much lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to extraction of MHP from ore or traditional recycling processes. Founded in 2017, it is based in Beverly, Massachusetts, USA. EneRol Nanotechnologies drew tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\$1.4M) in Series A1 funding, following a similar sized round in August 2022. EneRol makes [nanofiber separators for supercapacitors](https://enerol.com.cn/) and is expanding to separators for other types of energy storage. Funds will be used for expansion of the supercapacitor battery separator production line, as well as the development of separators for sodium-ion batteries and solid-state batteries. Based in Ningbo, China, it was founded in 2016. Weifang Energy Technology received tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\$1.4M) in funding from Jinding Capital. Weifang Energy develops and produces [sodium-ion batteries](http://szwfny.com/). The company says its water-based sodium-ion batteries have an energy density of 100-120Wh/kg, an 8000-cycle lifetime, a capacity retention rate of more than 70% at -30°C, and cost 40% less in materials compared to lithium batteries. It is initially targeting markets such as energy storage, communication base stations, two-wheelers/tricycles, and power tools. Founded in 2013, it is based in Shenzhen, China. e-TRNL Energy drew [₹75.0M (~\$0.8M) in pre-seed funding](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/etrnl-energy_e-trnl-energy-raised-inr-75-crs-pre-seed-activity-7010544323083579393-fGzZ/) led by Speciale Invest, joined by Micelio Mobility and CIIE.CO. The startup is developing a [battery cell](https://e-trnl.energy/) structure it says reduces the cell’s internal resistance, providing better energy efficiency, less waste heat, and faster charging. The technology is chemistry agnostic and can be applied across battery applications, including electric mobility in the Indian climate. Founded in 2021, it is based in Mumbai, India. Horizontal Na Energy, also known as Chaona New Energy, received investment from e-commerce company Meituan. The startup manufactures [sodium-ion batteries](https://www.horizontal-na.com/) and materials including cathode, anode, and electrolytes. It targets electric vehicles, including low-speed vehicles, as well as large-scale energy storage. It currently has a pilot line for materials and an experimental line for battery cells. Founded in 2021, it is based in Huzhou, China. ## Other technologies Reach raised [\$30.0M in Series B funding](https://reachpower.com/reach-to-deliver-the-first-industrial-scale-wireless-power-solution/) led by DCVC with participation from Y Combinator, Transform VC, and Collaborative Fund. Reach develops wireless power-at-a-distance technology that uses high-efficiency power-beaming circuits, optimization algorithms, and adaptive electromagnetic surfaces to provide hundreds of watts of power, connect point-to-multipoint, and transmit over tens of meters. It is also developing defense-rated systems to deliver higher power over greater distances. Along with powering IoT devices, it is looking to wirelessly charge electric vehicles and drones. “Reach’s mission is to do for power what Wi-Fi has done for data,” said Chris Davlantes, Reach founder and CEO. “Our industrial-scale wireless power networks augment electrical wiring with a flexible layer that can be reconfigured in a split second, giving devices unprecedented mobility and functionality. This new investment will enable us to deliver our high-performance wireless power solutions to provide versatile and intelligent power distribution worldwide.” Founded in 2015, it is based in Redwood City, California, USA. Lanxing Software raised tens of millions of yuan (CNY 10.0M is ~\$1.4M) in Series A financing from Weizhi Digital Technology and Ivy Capital. The startup provides [supply chain planning](https://www.lanxingai.com/), optimization, and traceability software for a range of industries, including electronics. Founded in 2020, it is based in Shanghai, China. LiToSim raised [tens of millions of yuan](http://www.litosim.com/news/i1254.html) (CNY 10.0M is ~\$1.4M) in funding from BYD Group. The startup develops CAE simulation software for applications include aerospace, automotive manufacturing, and electronics. Based in Chongqing, China, it was founded in 2018. ShineBlink drew millions of yuan (CNY 1.0M is ~\$0.1M) in angel funding from Star Venture Capital. The startup makes a low-code [IoT development board](http://shineblink.com/) with sensors, communication modules, SDK, and API. It aims to enable users to quickly develop various IoT hardware devices and corresponding apps. Founded in 2021, it is based in Shenzhen, China. Mobius Materials received a [grant](https://www.einpresswire.com/article/602894686/vipc-awards-1-5-million-in-ccf-grants-to-24-innovative-projects-from-virginia-companies-and-research-universities) from the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation. The company operates a [marketplace](https://www.mobiusmaterials.com/) to buy and sell excess chips and electronic components. Parts are checked for authenticity and quality. Based in Richmond, Virginia, USA, it was founded in 2020. ## Table \| Company \| Sector \| Subsector \| Amount Raised (M, USD) \| Funding Type \| Headquarters \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| Eswin Material \| Materials \| Wafers \| \$574.80 \| Series C \| China \| \| Einride \| ADAS & Autonomy \| Freight ADAS/AV \| \$500.00 \| Debt, Series C \| Sweden \| \| Moore Threads \| Chip Design \| GPU \| \$215.50 \| Series B \| China \| \| Group14 Technologies \| Batteries \| Lithium Silicon \| \$214.00 \| Series C \| USA \| \| Huachuang New Material \| Batteries \| Battery Materials \| \$100.40 \| Venture \| China \| \| Frore Systems \| Chip Design \| Cooling \| \$100.00 \| Series C \| USA \| \| Customcells \| Batteries \| Lithium Ion \| \$63.10 \| Series A \| Germany \| \| ZincFive \| Batteries \| Nickel Zinc \| \$54.00 \| Series D \| USA \| \| Rhino Auto \| ADAS & Autonomy \| Consumer ADAS/AV \| \$50.00 \| Angel \| China \| \| Indie Microelectronics \| Auto Components \| Auto Chips \| \$43.00 \| Series B \| China \| \| SafeAI \| ADAS & Autonomy \| Industrial ADAS/AV \| \$38.00 \| Series B \| USA \| \| NeuReality \| AI HW \| Data Center AI \| \$35.00 \| Series A \| Israel \| \| Pragmatic Semiconductor \| Manufacturing \| Flexible Electronics \| \$35.00 \| Series C \| UK \| \| LeydenJar Technologies \| Batteries \| Battery Materials \| \$31.70 \| Debt \| Netherlands \| \| Helm.ai \| ADAS & Autonomy \| Consumer ADAS/AV \| \$31.00 \| Series C \| USA \| \| Reach \| Other Tech \| Wireless Power \| \$30.00 \| Series B \| USA \| \| Element Energy \| Batteries \| Battery Management \| \$28.00 \| Series B \| USA \| \| Yipeng Energy Technology \| Batteries \| Lithium Ion \| \$25.80 \| Venture \| China \| \| 3DSEMI \| Packaging \| Wafer-Level Packaging \| \$23.70 \| Venture \| China \| \| EnCharge AI \| AI HW \| Edge AI, PIM/PNM \| \$21.70 \| Series A \| USA \| \| PowerEpi \| Materials \| Wafers \| \$21.50 \| Venture \| China \| \| Saphlux Semiconductor Technology \| Displays & AR/VR \| Quantum Dot \| \$15.80 \| Series B \| USA \| \| Ampcera \| Batteries \| Battery Materials \| \$15.00 \| Series A \| USA \| \| Siroywe \| Chip Design \| GPU \| \$14.30 \| Series A \| China \| \| Haawking \| Chip Design \| DSP \| \$14.30 \| Series A+ \| China \| \| Artosyn \| AI HW \| Edge AI \| \$14.30 \| Series C \| China \| \| UniSiC Technology \| Equipment \| Test Equipment \| \$14.30 \| Series A \| China \| \| Su Chuan Technology \| Materials \| Glass \| \$14.30 \| Venture \| China \| \| Weimai Core Materials \| Materials \| Photoresist \| \$14.30 \| Venture \| China \| \| Silicon Innovation \| AMS \| Clock \| \$14.30 \| Pre-A \| China \| \| CrossChip MicroSystems \| AMS \| AMS \| \$14.30 \| Series A+ \| China \| \| Meisi Semiconductor \| Power Semi \| Converter \| \$14.30 \| Series B \| China \| \| PolarisIC \| Sensors \| Optical Sensor \| \$14.30 \| Pre-A \| China \| \| VicoreTek \| Sensors \| Optical Sensor \| \$14.30 \| Strategic \| China \| \| FABU Technology \| ADAS & Autonomy \| Freight ADAS/AV \| \$14.30 \| Series B2 \| China \| \| iHorseAI \| ADAS & Autonomy \| Consumer ADAS/AV \| \$14.30 \| Series A+ \| China \| \| Arkmicro Technologies \| Auto Components \| Cockpit \| \$14.30 \| Series D \| China \| \| Zoolnasm Energy Technology \| Batteries \| Sodium Ion \| \$14.30 \| Pre-A \| China \| \| Dewo Advanced Automation \| Equipment \| Packaging Equipment \| \$14.3+ \| Series A \| China \| \| Macrotest \| Equipment \| Test Equipment \| \$14.3+ \| Series C, C+ \| China \| \| Enkris Semiconductor \| Materials \| Wafers \| \$14.3+ \| Series C \| China \| \| Hosin Global Electronics \| Memory & Storage \| Storage \| \$14.3+ \| Series A+ \| China \| \| AccuSilicon \| AMS \| AMS \| \$14.3+ \| Series F \| China \| \| EpicMEMS \| Wireless \| 5G \| \$14.3+ \| Series B \| China \| \| AccoPower \| Power Semi \| MOSFET, IGBT, SiC \| \$14.3+ \| Series C \| China \| \| InventChip \| Power Semi \| SiC \| \$14.3+ \| Pre-B \| China \| \| Fortsense \| Sensors \| Optical Sensor \| \$14.3+ \| Series C1 \| China \| \| Genesys Microelectronics \| ADAS & Autonomy \| Cockpit \| \$14.3+ \| Angel+ \| China \| \| Qcraft \| ADAS & Autonomy \| Robotaxi \| \$14.3+ \| Series B \| China \| \| Keyking Recycling \| Batteries \| Battery Recycling \| \$14.3+ \| Series B \| China \| \| Rongke Power \| Batteries \| Flow Battery \| \$14.3+ \| Series B \| China \| \| Zhonghai Energy Storage Technology \| Batteries \| Flow Battery \| \$14.3+ \| Pre-A, Pre-A+ \| China \| \| Eggtronic \| Power Semi \| Power Management \| \$12.00 \| Series B \| Italy \| \| Greenteg \| Sensors \| Thermal Sensor \| \$10.80 \| Venture \| Switzerland \| \| Quadric \| AI HW \| GPNPU \| \$10.00 \| Series B \| USA \| \| Xscape Photonics \| Photonics \| Networking \| \$10.00 \| Seed \| USA \| \| PhiGent Robotics \| ADAS & Autonomy \| Consumer ADAS/AV \| \$10.0+ \| Series A+ \| China \| \| DarwinAI \| Equipment \| Inspection \| \$6.00 \| Venture \| Canada \| \| StorTera \| Batteries \| Flow Battery \| \$6.00 \| Grant \| UK \| \| Lidrotec \| Equipment \| Dicing \| \$5.30 \| Series A \| Germany \| \| U-MAP \| Materials \| Thermal \| \$5.20 \| Venture \| Japan \| \| EPowerlabs \| Auto Components \| Auto Modules \| \$5.10 \| Seed, Grant \| Spain \| \| Phlux Technology \| Sensors \| Lidar \| \$4.90 \| Seed \| UK \| \| Baum Design Systems \| EDA \| Power Analysis \| \$3.90 \| Series A \| South Korea \| \| Rasung New Energy Technology \| Batteries \| Battery Equipment \| \$3.60 \| Strategic \| China \| \| Syenta \| Equipment \| 3D Printing \| \$2.50 \| Seed \| Australia \| \| eoSemi \| Wireless \| TCXO \| \$2.40 \| Series A \| UK \| \| Nth Cycle \| Batteries \| Battery Recycling \| \$2.20 \| Grant \| USA \| \| Gona Semiconductor Technology \| Equipment \| Materials Handling \| \$1.40 \| Venture \| China \| \| Fluence Technology \| Equipment \| Laser Equipment \| \$1.10 \| Venture \| Poland \| \| Goldenscope Tech \| Equipment \| Inspection \| \$1.4+ \| Series A+ \| China \| \| KyLitho \| Manufacturing \| Lithography \| \$1.4+ \| Series A \| China \| \| Saimai Measurement and Control \| Equipment \| Test Equipment \| \$1.4+ \| Pre-A \| China \| \| Shangxin Jinggong New Material Technology \| Materials \| Thermal \| \$1.4+ \| Venture \| China \| \| Comoro Technology \| Wireless \| Navigation \| \$1.4+ \| Angel \| China \| \| Senmu Leishi Technology \| Power Semi \| Power Management \| \$1.4+ \| Venture \| China \| \| Trimitec \| Power Semi \| Power Management \| \$1.4+ \| Series A+ \| China \| \| Microparity \| Sensors \| Optical Sensor \| \$1.4+ \| Pre-A+ \| China \| \| Artizan Optical Crystal \| Displays & AR/VR \| Waveguides & Lenses \| \$1.4+ \| Series A \| China \| \| MotionSilicon \| Auto Components \| MCU \| \$1.4+ \| Pre-A \| China \| \| Senfoto Technology \| Auto Components \| Lidar \| \$1.4+ \| Series A \| China \| \| EneRol Nanotechnologies \| Batteries \| Supercapacitor \| \$1.4+ \| Series A1 \| China \| \| Weifang Energy Technology \| Batteries \| Sodium Ion \| \$1.4+ \| Venture \| China \| \| Lanxing Software \| Other Tech \| Supply Chain \| \$1.4+ \| Venture \| China \| \| LiToSim \| Other Tech \| CAD/CAE \| \$1.4+ \| Venture \| China \| \| e-TRNL Energy \| Batteries \| Battery Packaging \| \$0.80 \| Pre-Seed \| India \| \| ShineBlink \| Other Tech \| IoT \| \$0.1+ \| Angel \| China \| \| CIX Technology \| Chip Design \| CPU \| Undisclosed \| Pre-A+ \| China \| \| Fortify \| Equipment \| 3D Printing \| Undisclosed \| Strategic \| USA \| \| Laplace Energy Technology \| Equipment \| CVD \| Undisclosed \| Venture \| China \| \| PIQS \| Equipment \| Inspection \| Undisclosed \| Series B \| China \| \| Starmask \| Manufacturing \| Photomask \| Undisclosed \| Pre-IPO \| China \| \| Talents & Technology \| Manufacturing \| CIM/MES \| Undisclosed \| Series A \| China \| \| MaxOne Semiconductor \| Test \| Probe Cards \| Undisclosed \| Series D \| China \| \| Hyperion Technology \| Materials \| Thermal \| Undisclosed \| Series A+ \| China \| \| LingGas \| Materials \| Gases \| Undisclosed \| Series B \| China \| \| Chipanalog Microelectronics \| AMS \| AMS \| Undisclosed \| Series C+ \| China \| \| Geener Microelectronics \| Power Semi \| MOSFET, IGBT, SiC \| Undisclosed \| Pre-A \| China \| \| HIIC Semi \| Power Semi \| MOSFET, IGBT \| Undisclosed \| Series A+ \| China \| \| Siptory \| Power Semi \| ESD \| Undisclosed \| Venture \| China \| \| Yegrand Smart \| Sensors \| Lidar \| Undisclosed \| Pre-A \| China \| \| Black Sesame Technologies \| ADAS & Autonomy \| Consumer ADAS/AV \| Undisclosed \| Strategic \| China \| \| Benewake \| Auto Components \| Lidar \| Undisclosed \| Series C \| China \| \| Leadrive Technology \| Auto Components \| Auto Modules \| Undisclosed \| Series C+ \| China \| \| Horizontal Na Energy \| Batteries \| Sodium Ion \| Undisclosed \| Venture \| China \| \| Mobius Materials \| Other Tech \| Supply Chain \| Undisclosed \| Grant \| USA \| ## Funds & investors VC firm Mayfield is [partnering](https://siliconcatalyst.com/mayfield-and-silicon-catalyst-form-alliance-to-fuel-semiconductor-startup-innovation) with semiconductor hardware startup incubator and accelerator Silicon Catalyst to provide mentoring and invest \$150K in the majority of seed stage companies admitted to Silicon Catalyst’s program. It will also evaluate the startups for follow-on investments. “Furthermore, this will allow startups to hit the ground running in conjunction with free shuttle runs, design tools and IP from our more than 60 in-kind partners which include TSMC, Synopsys and ARM,” said Pete Rodriguez, Silicon Catalyst CEO. FORWARD.one [closed](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/forward-one_venturecapital-hightech-technology-activity-7010596451323912192-js_x/) its Fund II at €145.0M (~\$153.7M). The fund will focus on early-stage European deep tech startups and aims to provide investments between €1-20M, particularly to companies in the Netherlands, Germany, and Scandinavia. Chips, quantum computing, robotics, consumer electronics, smart industry, and climate tech fall within the fund’s target sectors. Xiopm Holdings [received](https://www.xiopmh.com/1939.html) CNY 947.0M (~\$135.7M) from Shaanxi Investment Capital and Xi’an Investment Holding. Xiopm Holdings provides incubation and financing to optoelectronic and photonic chip companies, collaborating with the Xi’an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. It also operates an optoelectronics manufacturing park in Xi’an, China, to help companies move from the design and development stage to experimental test and pilot production. Baltic Sandbox Ventures raised €10.0M (~\$10.7M) for its [first fund](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/baltic-sandbox-ventures_we-are-pleased-to-announce-the-launch-of-activity-7008871751610720256-v0Lk/), which invest in early-stage deep tech and life sciences startups in central and eastern Europe, particularly Lithuania and the Baltics. It will provide funding at accelerator, pre-seed, and seed stages to companies in areas that include nanotechnology, material science, and high-performance computing software. It ultimately targets €13.0M (~\$13.8M) for the first fund. BRV Capital, a tech-focused growth equity arm of BlueRun Ventures, [launched](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/brv-capital-announces-launch-of-mobility-fund-i-enabling-new-markets-to-capture-the-momentum-of-electronic-vehicle-production-301702553.html) a new Mobility Fund to invest in the electric vehicle ecosystem and supply chains. “This expands our network within the EV ecosystem to help enable key component manufacturers and battery producers to accelerate and solidify new supply chain construction,” said Kwan Yoon, CIO of BRV Capital. The European Union’s EuroHPC Joint Undertaking [plans](https://eurohpc-ju.europa.eu/framework-partnership-agreement-fpa-developing-large-scale-european-initiative-high-performance_en) to spend up to €270.0M (~\$286.7M) on a project focused on building high-performance computers based on RISC-V hardware and software. ## AI applications Here are some of the largest rounds of the month for companies using AI in products and services: - Dataiku raised \$200.0M in Series F for its platform for design, deployment, and management of AI applications. - Zappi raised \$170.0M for its market research software that uses AI to test out a brand’s new marketing campaign or product. - CoreWeave raised \$100.0M for its specialized cloud for large-scale GPU-accelerated workloads. - SiBionics raised \$71.7M in Series D for development of implantable medical devices and medical imaging AI. - Shield AI raised \$60.0M in Series E for AI pilots and autonomous drone swarms for military and defense.
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