Applied Materials - Applied Ventures

Applied Ventures

Applied Materials also operates a venture investing arm called Applied Ventures.

Applied Ventures invests in early-stage technology companies that promise to deliver high growth and exceptional returns. Its charter is to profitably invest in companies that provide a window on technologies that advance or complement Applied Materials' core expertise. These investments help develop technologies and markets that provide natural extensions to Applied Materials' core business and stimulate the growth of applications for semiconductors, displays, solar PV, and related products and services.

Investment Areas

  • Advanced materials
  • Display technologies
  • Energy conversion & storage
  • Data storage
  • Medical diagnostic and technologies
  • Process advancements
-Progress advances beyond 32nm node
-Advanced packaging
-Advanced patterning
-Metrology and inspection
-Software
  • Solid state lighting
  • Sustainability & conservation
-Emission reduction
-Energy efficiency
-Water filtration, purification, desalination

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