The funding round was led by Speedinvest to support the development of novel micro-LED production methods.
"It’s an entirely new engineered GaN material platform to build semiconductor devices on. It offers performance improvements that are suitable for mass production, scalable in wafer size – and crucial for the next generation of microdisplay devices such as AR glasses."
The University of Cambridge spinout has raised £1.5m from backers including Cambridge Enterprise and Crowdcube.
"Having the ability to surface internal knowledge blended with external sources is now a major priority for large organisations that employ thousands of staff using multiple platforms to store their data, information and knowledge."
Cambridge Enterprise led the seed financing, which includes backing from Parkwalk, New Grounds, and R42 Group.
"Many researchers would like to get molecular binding data more conveniently and more frequently to guide them through a drug development project. HexagonFab aims to address this need with the Bolt. This investment will enable us to bring our game-changing product to the market. We look forward to the months ahead working closely with our lead customers,"
— Christoph von Bieberstein, Founder and Commercial Director
The Series A round was led by IQ Capital with backing from Cambridge Enterprise and Silicon Valley investors.
"Nyobolt batteries remove the limitations presented by conventional lithium-ion batteries. They are perfect for applications that require high power and ultra-fast charge. The recorded performance of our batteries represents a paradigm shift in battery technology and we are pleased to play our part in accelerating a greener, more efficient future, powered by world-class batteries."
— Sai Shivareddy, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer
The financing round was co-led by IQ Capital, Parkwalk Advisors and BGF to scale the company's product range and double headcount.
"This latest round of investment is a great recognition of our success to date, with new and existing investors confirming the strength of our technology. Since 2016, CGD has grown significantly and we are thrilled to be in a position to deliver several products to market, following decades of industry-leading research in reliability of power devices. This investment will allow us to supplement our experienced team with additional experts and expand our markets globally, creating more sustainable electronics worldwide."