Nearfield Instruments raises $380 million

Nearfield was founded in 2016 and is based in Rotterdam. The company develops advanced measurement and inspection systems for the semiconductor industry. The technology enables extremely accurate measurements during chip production. This is essential for the next generation of chips for AI and high-performance computing. The systems improve the yield, quality, and efficiency of production processes. Nearfield plays a key role in complex chip architectures such as EUV and 3D integration. The demand for such solutions is growing due to AI and data center usage.

The company serves major international chip manufacturers. The capital raised will be used to increase production capacity. In addition, Nearfield is investing in R&D and the global expansion of support centers. Collaboration with customers and partners is also being further deepened.