Eindhoven-based SCIL Nanoimprint Solutions, a company that offers solutions for patterning nano-structures on large wafers by using its lithography technology, has secured over €10M in a fresh round of funding.
The investment round was led by Invest-NL through the Deep Tech Fund, imec.xpand, RSBG Ventures, and Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij (BOM).
Tom Vanhoutte from lead investor imec.xpand says, “Nanotechnology is among the key drivers of innovation in the Netherlands. SCIL is excellently positioned for international growth in the rapidly expanding market of nanoimprint applications.”
“This achievement would not have been possible without the strong support of Invest-NL, RSBG, and BOM. We are grateful that Philips had the vision to grow SCIL to the promising company it is today.”
About Substrate Conformal Imprint Lithography (SCIL)
In 2015, Philips Research and Philips IP&S recognised the business potential of SCIL technology. The technology transitioned to IP&S to move from lab to industry, leading to the establishment of SCIL Nanoimprint Solutions.
In 2016, SCIL spun off from Philips Research specialising in patterning nano-structures on large wafers through its proprietary lithography technology, SCIL (Substrate Conformal Imprint Lithography).
This cost-effective process achieves nanometer resolution patterns on various materials, offering high-quality imprints on wafer areas up to 300 mm. SCIL can create patterns with feature sizes below 10 nm and overlay alignment down to 1 µm.
“Our scalable process reduces your risks from concept to volume manufacture using compatible processes and materials. Essentially, optimal equipment design ensures the best output with optimal cost performance. You can jump-start your production into the market and be assured that your solutions will be of the highest quality,” says the company.
SCIL’s imprint lithography tech allows high-volume, low-cost production of AR smart glasses, lasers, biosensors, and more.
Capital utilisation
Now independent with growth financing, SCIL aims to scale up and reinforce its market leader status.
Rob Voorkamp, CEO of SCIL Nanoimprint Solutions says, “We are honored to have imec.xpand, Invest-NL, RSBG Ventures and Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij as shareholders and strategic partners in this exciting phase of our journey.”
“They will not only provide financial support but also strategic insights and a wealth of experience in fostering technological innovation. Their backing reflects a shared belief in the potential impact of SCIL Nanoimprint Solutions’ technology and will significantly contribute to our growth and success,” adds Voorkamp.
Brief about the investors
imec.xpand is a venture capital fund dedicated to early-stage semiconductor innovation, leveraging the expertise of imec, a renowned R&D centre. The firm supports deep tech startups, believing in substantial early-stage funding as a key factor for future success.
Invest-NL, the Netherlands’ National Promotional Institution, is an impact investor dedicated to facilitating financing for challenging enterprises and innovations. The firm’s mission is to accelerate societal transitions, including sustainability, affordable healthcare, and technological innovations.
RSBG Ventures is the Corporate Venture Capital arm of RSBG SE, an industrial investment company in Germany. Specialising in diverse sectors like automation & robotics, ICT, microelectronics, pharma, and infrastructure, RSBG Ventures invests in technologies and provides strategic support through its corporate network.
BOM drives innovation by supporting startups in sustainable food, health, climate-neutral energy, and key technologies. As an executive body of the Province of Brabant and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, BOM facilitates the growth of startups into scaleups and helps companies achieve global impact through support and funding.
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