# ChEmpower Corporation

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

- Industry: Industrial Machinery
- Headquarters: Beaverton, US
- Website: www.chempower-corp.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $35M
- Latest round: Series A (Apr 24, 2025)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

ChEmpower Corporation specializes in advanced semiconductor manufacturing solutions, focusing on innovative chemistry-empowered functional pads that improve manufacturing efficiency and sustainability for semiconductor producers.ChEmpower Corporation, founded in 2022 in Beaverton, US, offers advanced semiconductor manufacturing solutions. The company has completed one significant deal, with its most recent funding round occurring on February 24, 2025, raising USD 16.00 mn. The founder's background is not specified, and there are no mentions of subsidiaries or parent companies.ChEmpower specializes in advanced semiconductor manufacturing solutions, primarily focused on its proprietary chemistry-empowered, functional pads that eliminate the need for traditional slurry systems. These pads enhance the planarization process, resulting in low defect rates and higher yields of good chips, translating into increased revenue for end users. The company addresses slurry management and wastewater disposal challenges while emphasizing sustainability, making it attractive to environmentally conscious clients. ChEmpower's products cater to semiconductor manufacturers across North America, Asia, and Europe, with key clients in consumer electronics, automotive, and telecommunications sectors.ChEmpower generates revenue through direct business-to-business transactions with semiconductor manufacturers, leveraging long-term partnerships and contracts that facilitate ongoing supply agreements. The company’s flagship product, the functional pad, is offered through tailored pricing plans reflecting the scale and frequency of client needs. These transactions typically involve negotiated contracts for specific quantities over a defined period, ensuring consistent revenue streams. Emphasizing collaboration with customers, ChEmpower strengthens its market position in the competitive semiconductor industry.ChEmpower Corporation plans to utilize its recent funding of USD 16.00 mn to support the design and launch of new products aimed at enhancing semiconductor manufacturing processes. The company is targeting expansion into additional markets within Asia and Europe by the end of 2025. This strategic growth plan aligns with its recent deal secured in February 2025, which will bolster ChEmpower's capabilities to meet rising demands in these regions.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Apr 24, 2025, $19M — Intel Capital, Pangaea Ventures, M Ventures, In-Q-Tel, TEL Venture Capital, Rhapsody Venture Partners, Foothill Ventures
- Series A, Feb 24, 2025, $16M — Intel Capital, Pangaea Ventures, M Ventures, In-Q-Tel, TEL Venture Capital, Rhapsody Venture Partners, Foothill Ventures

## Investors

- Intel Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/intel-capital) — Series A
- Pangaea Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pangaea-ventures) — Series A
- M Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/m-ventures) — Series A
- In-Q-Tel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/in-q-tel) — Series A
- TEL Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tel-venture-capital) — Series A
- Rhapsody Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rhapsody-venture-partners) — Series A
- Foothill Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/foothill-ventures) — Series A