Imec.xpand is an independent global venture capital fund that focuses on transformative semiconductor and nanotechnology innovations, particularly in deep-tech areas like AI, machine learning, AR/VR, photonics, quantum technology, and life sciences. Its strategy involves leveraging the extensive expertise and infrastructure of imec to fast-track the commercialization of innovations and invest in early-stage projects where imec's contributions can significantly impact success.
46% of their portfolio is in Hardware & Semiconductors. Deal activity decreased year-over-year (3 deals in the last 12 months vs 5 prior). Their most common stage is series-a (54% of deals). Average disclosed round size is $29.5M (across 13 rounds with reported amounts).
Portfolio
13
Fund Size
$455M
Top Stage
Series A
Last 12 Mo
3
Portfolio Breakdown
Stage Distribution
Sector Distribution
Investment Activity
Portfolio
| Company | Round | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
 Optalysys | Series A | $26.4M | Jan 2026 |
 Q.ANT | Series A | $62M | Jul 2025 |
| Eeyeo | Seed | $15M | May 2025 |
 Zafrens | Series A | $31M | Feb 2025 |
 Vertical Compute | Seed | $20M | Jan 2025 |
 Swave Photonics | Series A | $27M | Jan 2025 |
 Xavveo | Seed | $8.6M | Nov 2024 |
 INBRAIN Neuroelectronics | Series B | $50M | Oct 2024 |
 Onera Health | Series C | $32M | Jan 2024 |
 Fabric8Labs | Series B | $50M | Feb 2023 |
 Axelera AI | Series A | $27M | Oct 2022 |
| PPharrowtech | Series A | $15M | May 2022 |
| Fabric8Labs | Series A | $19.3M | Jul 2021 |
Top Co-Investors
Last updated: 13 March 2026