🏆 Deal of the Month · July 2024
Nearfield raised EUR 135M in a Series C round in July 2024; the company's valuation was not disclosed. The round was co-led by Walden Catalyst, Invest-NL, Innovation Industries, and ING Group.
Nearfield — key deal facts
| Company | Nearfield |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Headquarters | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Amount raised | EUR 135M |
| Valuation | Valuation Remains Undisclosed |
| Round | Series C |
| Investors | Walden Catalyst, Invest-NL, Innovation Industries, ING Group |
| Sectors | Electronics, Machinery Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Semiconductor |
Who invested in Nearfield?
The syndicate comprises Walden Catalyst, Invest-NL, Innovation Industries, and ING Group. The investor mix is notable for spanning a transatlantic deep-tech venture firm, two Dutch strategic and government-backed vehicles, and a major European bank, reflecting both the capital intensity of semiconductor metrology hardware and the strategic importance of domestic advanced manufacturing capacity in the Netherlands.
What does Nearfield do?
Nearfield Instruments (NFI), founded in January 2016 as a spin-off of TNO by Roland van Vliet and Hamed Sadeghian, develops and services high-throughput 3D scanning probe microscopy (SPM) systems for atom-scale metrology. Its automated systems are designed to increase production yields and extend the functionality of leading-edge microchips. The company serves the world's top chipmakers and is headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Nearfield valuation & multiples
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Frequently asked questions
How much did Nearfield raise in its Series C?
Nearfield raised EUR 135M in its Series C round, announced in July 2024.
What is Nearfield's valuation?
Nearfield's valuation was not disclosed as part of this funding round.
Who invested in Nearfield?
The Series C investors were Walden Catalyst, Invest-NL, Innovation Industries, and ING Group.
When was Nearfield founded and where is it based?
Nearfield Instruments was founded in January 2016 and is headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
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