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[Funding alert] Joensuu-based Chipmetrics Secures €2.4Million in Seed Funding

Jan 29, 2024 | By Startup Rise EU

Joensuu-based Chipmetrics secures €2.4million in seed funding. The international investor syndicate was led by High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) and co-led by OCCIDENT from Germany. Other investors were Innovestor, REDSTONE and BALD Engineering.

Joensuu-based Chipmetrics secures €2.4million in seed funding. The international investor syndicate was led by High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) and co-led by OCCIDENT from Germany. Other investors were Innovestor, REDSTONE and BALD Engineering.

This substantial investment serves as a testament to Chipmetrics’ groundbreaking advancements in the PillarHall® metrology test chip technology, positioning the company as a frontrunner in conformality measurements in material deposition processes.

The funds raised will be instrumental in accelerating Chipmetric’s product development efforts, scaling production capabilities, and expanding its market presence with the already existing international customer base.

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Mikko Utriainen, the visionary founder & CEO of Chipmetrics, highlights the investment’s role in driving the company’s innovative pursuits and global market expansion. “This investment is a boost for our growth plans and technological advancements. We are committed to enhancing our product portfolio, refine our measurement solutions, and reinforce our global sales network .”

Olaf Joeressen, Senior Investment Manager of HTGF comments: “The team’s focus on delivering innovative solutions to their customers is impressive, and I look forward to more product and service innovations delivered by Chipmetrics!”

Investment manager Simon Schild von Spannenberg from OCCIDENT continues: “Chipmetrics has already established a reputable position in thin film process development with its innovative PillarHall® Lateral High Aspect Ratio (LHAR) test chips. Chipmetrics’ products convince with their unique user interface, precision, speed, and cost-efficiency in the complex 3D measurements. Our investment reflects our confidence in the Chipmetrics’ team and the success of the highly innovative technology on the global semiconductor market.”

About Chipmetrics

Chipmetrics Oy develops and delivers metrology solutions for manufacturing processes for the semiconductor industry. The company’s business is based on the sale of innovative metrology chips and measurement services whose applications are focused on ALD technology. The company’s main product is the PillarHall® metrology chip for thin film process conformality measurement.

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