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Luminescent Technologies is a company.
Luminescent Technologies has raised $7.0M across 1 funding round.
Key people at Luminescent Technologies.
Luminescent Technologies was founded in 2002 by Jack Herrick (Co-Founder).
Luminescent Technologies has raised $7.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Luminescent Technologies provides computational lithography solutions for the semiconductor industry. Its key product, Luminizer, is an inverse lithography system enhancing on-wafer pattern fidelity and process windows. This technology addresses deep sub-wavelength manufacturing challenges, enabling precise pattern transfer essential for integrated circuit production.
Founded in 2002 in Mountain View, California, Luminescent Technologies emerged from the need to overcome physical limitations in advanced semiconductor lithography. The founding insight was that sophisticated computational methods were crucial for printing ever-smaller features on silicon wafers, driving the development of its specialized enhancement tools.
The company serves global semiconductor manufacturers and foundries, offering critical solutions for efficient, high-yield production. Luminescent Technologies aims to advance computational lithography, supporting the industry's continuous drive for scalability and innovation. Its technology remains pivotal for microchip fabrication progress.
Luminescent Technologies has raised $7.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $7.0M Luminescent - Seed in December 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2022 | $7M Seed | Grove Ventures | Extantia | Announced |
Key people at Luminescent Technologies.
Luminescent Technologies is a semiconductor software company that developed computational lithography and inspection solutions—notably an inverse lithography product—to improve on‑wafer pattern fidelity, accelerate yield ramps, and enable more robust photomask synthesis for advanced IC manufacturing[1][2].
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Luminescent Technologies was founded in 2002 by Jack Herrick (Co-Founder).
Luminescent Technologies has raised $7.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Luminescent Technologies's investors include Grove Ventures, Extantia.