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Applied Materials
Materials engineering underpinning semiconductor and display manufacturing
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials is a leader in materials engineering solutions, specializing in the production of advanced semiconductor chips and displays. The company operates in the semiconductor and display manufacturing markets, serving clients ranging from major technology firms to display manufacturers. Applied Materials' business model revolves around providing cutting-edge equipment, services, and software that enable the precise modification of materials at atomic levels. This capability allows their clients to innovate and produce next-generation electronic devices. Revenue is generated through the sale of these high-tech solutions, as well as through ongoing service and support contracts. The company’s expertise in materials engineering helps transform technological possibilities into reality, driving advancements in various industries.
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- Status
- Listed
- Founded
- 1967
- Headquarters
- Santa Clara, United States
- Listing
- IPO 1972
- Employees
- 33,288
- Open positions
- 864
- Dealroom signal
- 86.3/100
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Sector
- Semiconductors, Semiconductor Engineering Tools, Semiconductor Engineering Equipment
- Technology
- Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 21 companies, latest Aug 2026
- Capital deployed
- $758M
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POST IPO DEBT✓Debt | Sep 2025 | $2B | — | Bank of America | ↗ |
| GRANT✓Other financing | Sep 2013 | $1.2M | — | NYSERDA | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Applied Materials is 180K monthly website visits, up 0% over the last three months. Applied Materials's team grew 9.6% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed1 investor entered at this stage
NYSERDA
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
Bank of America
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