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High Tech Series D Founded 2016

Nearfield Instruments

Nearfield Instruments develops high-throughput electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy systems for atom-scale resolution 3D metrology in semiconductor manufacturing. The company's technology enables nanoscale measurement and inspection of microchips during production, helping semiconductor manufacturers understand chip functionality, optimize fabrication processes, and improve yield. Its systems address the…

📍 Rotterdam, Netherlands · Nanotechnology,

Funding snapshot

Last roundSeries D
Amount$380M
Date22 June 2026
Total raised$549M
Valuation1,600,000,000 (Jun 23, 2026)
Team size408

About

Nearfield Instruments develops high-throughput electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy systems for atom-scale resolution 3D metrology in semiconductor manufacturing. The company's technology enables nanoscale measurement and inspection of microchips during production, helping semiconductor manufacturers understand chip functionality, optimize fabrication processes, and improve yield. Its systems address the critical metrology challenges in advanced semiconductor nodes where traditional optical inspection methods reach their resolution limits. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Nearfield Instruments has raised approximately $548.8M in Series D funding from investors including Innovation Industries, Invest-NL, TNO, Walden Catalyst, Temasek, M&G, ING, Fidelity Investments, and the Qatar Investment Authority.

Business model

Nanotechnology > Nanotools > Surface Analysis Tool > Electron Microscope,

Materials Tech > Research and Development > Microscopy > Electron Microscope > TEM

Institutional investors

Innovation Industries Invest-NL TNO Walden Catalyst Temasek M&G ING Fidelity Investments Qatar Investment Authority

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