• Quantum Optics Jena

  Participated · Equity · Sep 2024

  Quantum Optics Jena develops quantum-based solutions aimed at next-generation communication systems. The company is led by Kevin Füchsel and Oliver de Vries. In the reported deal, several investors committed capital to support the business. ELAS Technologies, Fraunhofer Technologie-Transfer Fonds and beteiligungsmanagement Thüringen (bm|t) had previously invested a seven-figure sum in the company. No operating metrics or specific financial use of proceeds were disclosed in the article. The transaction and company were covered in the DealMonitor roundup of DACH-region investments.

• Femtum

  Led · Seed · Jan 2024

  Femtum develops laser technologies and solutions aimed at advanced semiconductor manufacturing. The company positions its technology as enabling critical laser processes needed for next-generation chips powering the AI era. After closing an oversubscribed $16M Series A, Femtum plans to accelerate deployment of its laser technologies. Cathay Venture's participation is noted as helping the company deepen its presence in the global semiconductor ecosystem, particularly in Taiwan. The company described the financing as a milestone and credited investor introductions and CFO Francois Courteau for executing the round.

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