Infinitesima announced the completion of its investment round to expand production of the Metron3D 300mm in-line wafer metrology system.
Following the first system shipment in early 2023, and the completion of evaluations with leading semiconductor manufacturers, the funding round will enable Infinitesima to capitalise on the significant demand for their next-generation metrology system, the Metron3D.
The Metron3D revolutionises the throughput capability of automated Atomic Force Metrology, enabling in-line, sub-nanometer, 3D process control of advanced semiconductor manufacturing. Improvements to in-line metrology and inspection are essential to enable production of next-generation semiconductor devices.
“We are excited about the strong interest from leading semiconductor manufacturers in our revolutionary probe technology. This important financing round enables us to ramp our production capacity, expand our team, and further invest in our roadmap.” said Peter Jenkins, CEO of Infinitesima.
The investment round was supported by a consortium of financial and semiconductor industry strategic investors comprising: Wonik Investment Partners, Company K Partners, IMM Investment Corp., Marketech International Corp., and Applied Ventures ITIC Innovation Fund, L.P., a fund jointly created by Applied Ventures, LLC, the corporate venture arm of Applied Materials, Inc., and ITIC-Taiwan (Industrial Technology Investment Corporation), the investment venture arm of Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI).
Anand Kamannavar, Head of Applied Ventures, commented, “we are excited to support the Infinitesima team with their unique technology as they look to address some very important semiconductor metrology challenges.”
Michel Chu, Head of ITIC, added, “this is a strategic investment by ITIC to help strengthen Infinitesima’s established local partnerships in Taiwan and secure critical metrology to support the production of next generation 3D semiconductor devices”.
Andrew Dixon, Infinitesima Chairman and founder of ARC InterCapital said, “we are delighted to extend a warm welcome to our new investors whose profound knowledge in semiconductor technology and finance will play a pivotal role in propelling the company forward. This demonstration of support for the technology and the team marks a significant milestone in our exciting journey.”