How much funding has Nearfield raised?

Nearfield has raised $527.6M in total funding, most recently a Series D round.

Who are Nearfield's investors?

Nearfield's investors include Temasek, Walden Catalyst, Fidelity Management, Innovation Industries, ING, Qatar Investment Authority.

Where is Nearfield headquartered?

Nearfield is headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

What industry is Nearfield in?

Nearfield operates in Deep Tech, Semiconductors.

How many employees does Nearfield have?

Nearfield has 51-200 employees.

Nearfield

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Rotterdam, Netherlands · Founded 2016 · $527.6M raised

Deep Tech

Semiconductors

Headquarters: Rotterdam
Employees: 51–200
Founded: 2016
Business Model: B2B

Website: nearfieldinstruments.com
Total Funding: $527.6M
Last Round: $380.0M Series DJun 2026
Rounds: 2

About

Nearfield Instruments is a semiconductor metrology equipment company founded as a spin-off from TNO, the Dutch research institute. The company develops automated high-throughput 3D scanning probe metrology solutions for the nano-electronics industry, enabling atom-scale resolution atomic force microscopy systems designed for seamless integration into high-volume chip manufacturing environments. Founded in 2016 by Roland van Vliet and Hamed Sadeghian, Nearfield has expanded internationally with offices in Japan, South Korea, the USA, Singapore, and Taiwan, and has grown to over 100 employees.

Summary

Nearfield is a Deep Tech company based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2016. It has raised $527.6M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $380.0M Series D round in Jun 2026. Investors include Temasek, Walden Catalyst and Fidelity Management.