Applied Ventures, LLC, is the venture capital arm of Applied Materials, Inc., (NASDAQ: AMAT). Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world.
For more than a decade, Applied Ventures has invested in startups that are pioneering innovations in smartphones, augmented and virtual reality, AI, driverless cars, big data, life sciences, 3D printing, robotics, cleantech, and advanced materials.
Applied Ventures is stage agnostic and invests up to $50M per year globally. We have invested in over 80 companies across 15 countries.
Advanced memory, logic, packaging, and equipment.
AR/VR, flexible displays, OLED, and large area deposition.
AI Chips, in-memory computing, autonomous vehicles and big data.
Imaging, diagnostics, and pharma processes.
Robotics, automation, 3D printing, and Industry 4.0.
Semi/display materials, coatings & novel high-value materials across industries.
Batteries, smart glass, water, solar, and thermoelectrics
Our Strategic Value to Startups
Startups can access new materials engineering and semiconductor technology innovations, and leverage our global fab infrastructure to validate high-performance devices and scale faster. We offer startups atomic-level engineering capabilities on 200mm/300mm silicon wafers, glass substrates, and roll-to-roll substrates.
We also connect our startups with our global network of customers, supply chain partners, and co-investors across leading corporate and financial venture capital firms.
Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer Applied Materials, Inc. President, Applied Ventures, LLC
