AlixLabs closes €15M Series A to scale Atomic Layer Etching technology

AlixLabs,
a developer of Atomic Layer Etching (ALE) solutions for next-generation
semiconductor manufacturing, has closed a €15 million Series A funding round in
the first quarter of 2026. The round includes a strategic investment from
Stephen Industries, building on earlier participation from Global Brain and
other institutional investors.

The
funding marks a key milestone for AlixLabs as it continues to advance its
proprietary ALE solutions, including its APS™ (Atomic Pitch Splitting)
platform. The approach is designed to enable more precise, efficient, and
cost-effective semiconductor fabrication, addressing the growing complexity of
advanced device architectures.

Atomic
Layer Etching is widely regarded as a critical enabler for future semiconductor
nodes, complementing Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) processes by allowing
atomic-scale precision in material removal. As semiconductor manufacturing
evolves, ALE is expected to play an increasingly important role in production.

The
new funding will be used to accelerate product development, expand technical
capabilities, and strengthen partnerships with semiconductor manufacturers.

With
this investment, AlixLabs aims to further establish its position within the
European semiconductor ecosystem and advance its ambition to become a global
provider of Atomic Layer Etching solutions.