Tech Company Financing Transactions

Applied Microstructures Funding Round

On 4/7/2005, Applied Microstructures raised $8.5 million in Series B investment from Compass Technology Partners, Horizon Ventures and Sierra Ventures.

Transaction Overview

Announced On
4/7/2005
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$8,500,000
Round
Series B
Investors

Compass Technology Partners (Alain Harrus)

Horizon Ventures (Douglas Tsui)

Sierra Ventures (Benjamin Yu)

Proceeds Purpose
The funding will bolster the company's infrastructure, keeping it on course to accelerate product development efforts and support order momentum.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Semiconductors
Mailing Address
2381 Bering Dr.
San Jose, CA 95131
USA
Email Address
Overview
Applied Microstructures' Molecular Vapor Deposition (MVD®) enables breakthrough nano-films, supporting leading edge MEMS, semiconductor and biotech products.
Profile
Applied Microstructures LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Applied Microstructures Company Twitter Account
Company News
Applied Microstructures News
Facebook
Applied Microstructures on Facebook
YouTube
Applied Microstructures on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Ken Aitchison
  Ken Aitchison LinkedIn Profile  Ken Aitchison Twitter Account  Ken Aitchison News  Ken Aitchison on Facebook
VP - Engineering
Michael Khosla
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VP - R & D
Michael Grimes
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VP - Sales
Emiel Thijssen
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