Investment: Nearfield Instruments raises $380M
Nearfield Instruments, which develops high-throughput metrology and inspection technology for the semiconductor industry, has raised $380 million in H1 2026. The funding will support the company’s ongoing innovation and scale-up efforts.
Nearfield’s systems use atomic force microscopy to deliver high-resolution 3D measurements, enabling chipmakers to inspect and control increasingly complex manufacturing processes. The company’s technology is positioned to address growing demands for precision metrology as semiconductor manufacturing becomes more intricate.
The $380 million round is intended to fund innovation, increase production capacity and deepen collaborative R&D with semiconductor manufacturers as Nearfield advances its commercial deployment and supports partners in scaling production.
