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.
Portfolio
7
Fund Size
$455M
Top Stage
Series A
Last 12 Mo
1
Stage Distribution
Portfolio
7 investments
| Company | Round | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| eyeo | Seed | $15M | May 2025 |
| Zafrens | Series A | $31M | Feb 2025 |
| Swave Photonics | Series A | $27M | Jan 2025 |
| Swave Photonics | Series A | $28.3M | Jan 2025 |
| Axelera AI | Series A | $27M | Oct 2022 |
| Pharrowtech | Series A | $15M | May 2022 |
| Fabric8Labs | Series A | $19.3M | Jul 2021 |
Top Co-Investors
Innovation Industries2 shared
IAG Capital Partners2 shared
PMV2 shared
Luminate2 shared
Intel Capital1 shared
TDK Ventures1 shared
SE Ventures1 shared
Invest-NL1 shared
HTGF1 shared
KBC Focus Fund1 shared
QBIC1 shared
Prime Movers Lab1 shared
Global Brain1 shared
Last updated: 3 March 2026