# Attolight

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/attolight

- Industry: Industrial Machinery
- Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland
- Website: www.attolight.com
- Total disclosed funding: $0.8M
- Latest round: Seed (Oct 21, 2010)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Attolight AG specializes in innovative cathodoluminescence solutions, enhancing materials characterization for semiconductor and research applications through advanced spectroscopic tools.Founded in 2008 in Lausanne, Switzerland, Attolight AG focuses on delivering advanced solutions for materials characterization. The company has not undergone any significant pivots or changes in its business operations. Attolight AG was founded by Jean Berney, and currently, Samuel Sonderegger serves as the CEO. The firm has successfully raised a total of CHF 2.6 million through 7 deals, with the most recent funding round being a Series D completed on February 2, 2018, led by investiere and including new investor Go-Beyond. This latest round matches the total amount raised to date, which is CHF 2.6 million.Attolight specializes in advanced cathodoluminescence solutions designed for superior materials characterization. Their core products include multi-spectroscopic CL SEM platforms, CL STEM add-ons, and automated wafer CL SEM systems. These products enable precise quantitative analysis and enhance the characterization of various materials, which is essential for applications in the semiconductor industry, materials science, and nanotechnology. Attolight serves a diverse client base, including leading semiconductor companies and prestigious research institutes globally, covering markets in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company's offerings focus on solving challenges in advanced process development and defect inspection, allowing researchers and manufacturers to gain deeper insights into material properties at the nanoscale.Attolight generates revenue through the sale of its state-of-the-art cathodoluminescence instruments and related services. The company typically engages in direct sales to business clients, including semiconductor manufacturers and research institutions, with potential partnerships for ongoing support and development services. Customers may purchase specific products, such as the flagship Allalin Multi Spectroscopic CL SEM Platform, or opt for custom solutions tailored to their unique inspection needs. Pricing structures for these products vary based on complexity and specifications, with bundled service options including maintenance and support to enhance overall client value.Attolight is focused on developing new products to enhance its offerings in the cathodoluminescence space, although specific product launch dates are not disclosed. The company is also targeting expansion into new geographic markets, with plans to increase its presence in regions such as Asia and North America by 2025. The CHF 2.6 million raised in the Series D funding round will support the development of these new products and facilitate market expansion efforts.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Oct 21, 2010, $0.8M — Ecosystem Ventures

## Investors

- Ecosystem Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ecosystem-ventures) — Seed