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§ Private Profile · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Developer and manufacturer of single-crystal thin films for the semiconductor industry, focused on epitaxial growth technologies.
Founded in November 2021 by Kento Nakao and Takeshi Kijima, Gaianixx is a University of Tokyo spinout based in Tokyo that develops and manufactures premium single crystal thin films for the semiconductor industry. The company utilizes proprietary technologies like martensite epitaxy and dynamic lattice matching to enable epitaxial multilayer single crystallization, improving performance and cutting costs. These innovations are designed to reduce defects in microelectromechanical systems, power devices, and optoelectronic components across the automotive, healthcare, and construction sectors. To scale its global sales and research operations, the enterprise has raised over 9 million dollars in total equity funding from prominent investors including UTEC and JIC Venture Growth Investments. Recently, the firm secured an additional investment of nearly 5 million dollars in Series C financing from JX Advanced Metals to further commercialize its single crystal products.
Gaianixx has raised $15.0M across 2 funding rounds.
Gaianixx has raised $15.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Gaianixx has raised $15.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $12.7M Series C in March 2026.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | $12.7M Series C | — | Alconix, I Nest Capital, JIC Venture Growth Investments, JX Nippon Mining & Metals, 石原祐太, SMBC Venture Capital, University OF Tokyo Edge Capital, 黒川 尚徳 | Announced |
| Mar 6, 2024 | $2.3M Series B Plus | — | Takashi Ueyama, JIC Venture Growth Investments, Kunaaki Okada | Announced |
Gaianixx has raised $15.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Gaianixx's investors include Alconix, i-nest capital, JIC Venture Growth Investments, JX Nippon Mining & Metals, 石原祐太, SMBC Venture Capital, University of Tokyo Edge Capital, 黒川 尚徳, Takashi Ueyama, Kunaaki Okada.