Photon IP
Seed Round in 2025
Photon IP is a deeptech startup located in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, specializing in the development of advanced technologies for photonics applications. The company focuses on creating application-specific semiconductors that cater to various industries, including automotive and telecommunications. Its innovative products are designed to enhance the production of wearable electronics and improve data center operations, providing tailored solutions that address the evolving needs of its clients.
Sparknano
Seed Round in 2022
SparkNano is a deep-tech product company focused on advancing battery and hydrogen solutions by minimizing reliance on scarce materials. The company specializes in Spatial Atomic Layer Deposition (S-ALD) technology, which allows for the deposition of thin, functional layers that enhance the performance and cost-effectiveness of manufacturing processes in various industries, including fuel cells, batteries, and solar cells. SparkNano's innovative tools, such as the LabLine series, are designed for both laboratory and high-throughput applications, providing comprehensive support for process and application development. By enabling the creation of thinner and more stable layers, their technology facilitates increased energy density and loading cycles in batteries, while also aiding in the development of electrolyzers that require fewer precious materials like Iridium and Platinum.
Tempress Systems
Funding Round in 2020
Tempress Systems, Inc. is a company specializing in the development and manufacture of advanced diffusion and chemical vapor deposition furnace systems. The company produces a range of equipment, including horizontal production and small batch vertical furnaces, research and development furnaces, and various etch and deposition systems. Additionally, Tempress offers retrofits, spare parts, and training services. Its products cater to diverse industries such as photovoltaics, semiconductors, photonics, MEMS, and nanotechnology. Founded in 1967 and originally known as Tempress B.V., the company rebranded to Tempress Systems, Inc. in 1994. Headquartered in Vaassen, the Netherlands, it also has operations in France and functions as a subsidiary of Stichting Continuiteit Tempress.
Morphotonics
Funding Round in 2019
Morphotonics specializes in the development and sale of nano- and micro-imprint structures, providing solutions for imprinting micro- and nanostructures onto both large rigid and flexible surfaces. The company manufactures nanoimprint lithography machines designed to facilitate the fabrication of advanced materials and devices. Their offerings include roll-to-plate nanoimprinting production lines, discrete flexible stamps for continuous processing, and the capability to pattern large substrates through sequential imprinting of small areas. This technology enables scalable manufacturing of micro- and nanostructured products, catering to various industries seeking innovative solutions in material fabrication.
Sparknano
Funding Round in 2018
SparkNano is a deep-tech product company focused on advancing battery and hydrogen solutions by minimizing reliance on scarce materials. The company specializes in Spatial Atomic Layer Deposition (S-ALD) technology, which allows for the deposition of thin, functional layers that enhance the performance and cost-effectiveness of manufacturing processes in various industries, including fuel cells, batteries, and solar cells. SparkNano's innovative tools, such as the LabLine series, are designed for both laboratory and high-throughput applications, providing comprehensive support for process and application development. By enabling the creation of thinner and more stable layers, their technology facilitates increased energy density and loading cycles in batteries, while also aiding in the development of electrolyzers that require fewer precious materials like Iridium and Platinum.