Makr Microsystems Raises Seed Funding
Makr Microsystems, a semiconductor metrology startup, has secured $1.16 million (Rs 10.2 crore) in a seed funding round. The round was led by Bluehill VC, with participation from Artha Venture Fund. The funds are earmarked for further technology development and product validation with customers.
Company Background
Makr Microsystems specializes in developing advanced tools for chipmakers, enabling measurements at the Angstrom resolution. Their core technology, Acoustic Atomic Force Microscopy (AAFM), combines atomic force microscopy with acoustic sensing to access subsurface structures that are challenging to measure with conventional methods.
Leadership
The company is led by Founder and CEO Ashwin Lal, alongside Co-Founder and CTO Paritosh Kumar. Lal commented on the funding, emphasizing the importance of their technology in improving chip manufacturing processes.
Use of Funds
The newly acquired funds will be directed towards enhancing the company's technology, validating the product with potential customers, and moving towards commercial deployment. As chips become increasingly complex, the ability to measure and inspect subsurface structures without causing damage is crucial.
Technology Focus
Makr's AAFM technology aims to provide high-resolution, non-destructive measurement solutions. This novel approach addresses the limitations of current measurement techniques, offering a balance between resolution, depth, and speed without damaging the chip sample.
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