Applied Materials

North America, California, United States, Santa Clara

Description

Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions.

Investor Profile

Applied Materials has backed more than 4 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 25% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

Concentrates on Post Ipo Equity, Series C, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
Majority of deals are located in United States, The Netherlands, United Kingdom.
Strong thematic focus on Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning.
Led 1 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

Post Ipo Equity (50%)
Series C (25%)
Series B (25%)

Country Focus

United States (50%)
The Netherlands (25%)
United Kingdom (25%)

Industry Focus

Manufacturing
Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
Machine Learning
Semiconductor
Battery
Electric Vehicle
Energy Storage
Renewable Energy
Wearables
Sensor

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who does Applied Materials frequently co-invest with?

Honda Motor

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Co-Investments: 1

Hyundai Motor Company

Hyundai Motor Company

Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul

Co-Investments: 1

Kia Motors

Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul

Co-Investments: 1

General Motors

North America, Michigan, United States, Detroit

Co-Investments: 1

Temasek Holdings

Temasek Holdings

Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore

Co-Investments: 2

Franklin Templeton

Franklin Templeton

North America, California, United States, San Mateo

Co-Investments: 1

Fidelity Canada

Fidelity Canada

North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto

Co-Investments: 1

Koch Strategic Platforms

North America, Kansas, United States, Wichita

Co-Investments: 1

Geely

Asia, Zhejiang, China, Hangzhou

Co-Investments: 1

Foxconn

Asia, T'ai-wan, Taiwan, Tucheng

Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Applied Materials?

London, England, United Kingdom

PhysicsX offers an AI-native simulation software stack for engineering and manufacturing across advanced industries.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyMachine LearningSimulationSoftware

Series BJun 22, 2025

Amount Raised: $134,400,594

BE Semiconductor

Duiven, Gelderland, The Netherlands

BE Semiconductor develops, manufactures, markets, sells, and services semiconductor assembly equipment.

ElectronicsManufacturingMarketingProduct DesignSemiconductor

Post Ipo EquityApr 14, 2025

Woburn, Massachusetts, United States

SES is a manufacturer and developer of Hybrid Li-Metal Batteries for electric vehicles.

BatteryElectric VehicleEnergy StorageManufacturingRenewable EnergyWearables

Post Ipo EquityFeb 4, 2022

Amount Raised: $275,000,000

Irvine, California, United States

Syntiant is a deep learning tech company providing AI voice and sensor solutions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningSemiconductorSensor

Series CAug 20, 2020

Amount Raised: $35,000,000