NRW.BANK invests in Lidrotec, a Bochum-based startup specializing in innovative laser cutting technology, as part of a $13.5 million Series-A2 funding round aimed at enhancing microchip production efficiency.

Target Company Overview

Lidrotec, a forward-thinking company based in Bochum, has innovated a cutting-edge process for laser cutting with liquids, significantly enhancing the efficiency of microchip production. Through its recent Series-A2 funding round, Lidrotec successfully secured $13.5 million from a pool of international investors, with notable participation from NRW.BANK via its venture capital fund NRW.Venture.

The groundbreaking approach developed by Lidrotec involves the application of tailored liquids during the wafer dicing process. This method not only cools the wafers during cutting but also efficiently removes debris, thereby reducing waste and enabling more precise and flexible slicing. Such advancements could address lucrative growth markets like Advanced Packaging and High-Bandwidth Memory.

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