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Lace

Bergen, Norway

series-a$40M raisedSemiconductorsManufacturing TechQuantum Computing

Total Raised

$40M

Stage

series-a

Location

Bergen, Norway

Founded

2023

Team size

51-200

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About Lace

Norway-headquartered chipmaking equipment startup developing helium atom beam lithography technology for advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

What sets it apart

Its lithography approach uses a helium atom beam rather than light, aiming to overcome diffraction limits and enable chip features much smaller than current EUV systems.

Sectors

SemiconductorsManufacturing TechQuantum Computing

Business

Modelhardware

Customersemiconductor manufacturers, chipmakers, and advanced foundries

Notable

  • Raised a $40 million Series A funding round
  • Backed by Atomico and Microsoft’s M12
  • Reached 60+ employees

Funding rounds

23 Mar 2026

Led by Atomico

With M12, Linse Capital, Spanish Society for Technological Transformation, Nysnø

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FAQ

What does Lace do?

Norway-headquartered chipmaking equipment startup developing helium atom beam lithography technology for advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

Where is Lace based?

Lace is based in Bergen, Norway, founded in 2023.

How much has Lace raised?

Lace has raised $40M in tracked funding and is currently at the series-a stage.

Who has invested in Lace?

Investors in Lace include Atomico, M12, Linse Capital, Nysnø Climate Investments, Spanish Society for Technological Transformation, European Innovation Council, Innovasjon Norge and Vsquared Ventures.