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ChEmpower
Creating holistic and environmentally sustainable planarization processes that use no abrasives
About ChEmpower
ChEmpower Corporation is a specialized chemistry startup focused on developing and supplying chemically reactive pads for the planarization of semiconductor chip devices. Operating within the semiconductor industry, the company aims to eliminate the use of abrasives in the polishing process, thereby enhancing sustainability standards and increasing manufacturing yields. ChEmpower's business model revolves around providing innovative solutions that empower clients to improve efficiencies and solve complex problems. The company serves semiconductor manufacturers seeking environmentally sustainable and efficient planarization processes. By leveraging the expertise of its leadership, including Professor Babu Suryadevara, ChEmpower is positioned to challenge traditional methods and drive paradigm shifts in semiconductor manufacturing. The company's revenue is generated through the sale of its advanced materials, which offer a holistic and sustainable approach to planarization.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- Beaverton, United States
- Employees
- 17
- Open positions
- 1
- Dealroom signal
- 57.7/100
- Industry
- Semiconductors, Chemicals
- Sector
- Semiconductors, Spinout, Manufacturing Tech, Semiconductor Engineering Equipment, DT and LS, science-based
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Apr 2025 | $19M | $75M | In-Q-Tel · Foothill Ventures · Rhapsody Venture Partners · Intel Capital | ↗ |
| SPINOUT✓Other financing | Apr 2022 | $0 | — | Clarkson University | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for ChEmpower is 360 monthly website visits, down 80% over the last three months.
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Investors
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Series A7 investors entered at this stage
Rhapsody Venture Partners
M Ventures
In-Q-Tel
Foothill Ventures
Intel Capital
Pangaea Ventures
TEL Venture Capital
Other known investors4 additional known investors
Clarkson University
Angel Star Ventures
Skylight Investment
Taihill Venture
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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