# Pure Chip

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/pure-chip

- Industry: Semiconductors
- Headquarters: Suzhou, China
- Website: www.purechip.cn
- Latest round: Series A (Sep 18, 2025)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Founded in 2022 and based in Suzhou, China, Pure Chip operates in the semiconductor industry, providing specialized detection equipment. In September 2025, Pure Chip raised Series A funding from new investors Juzhuo Capital, Suzhou International Development Venture Capital Holding, Shanda Capital, Yonghua Capital and Hengyue Venture Capital.
Pure Chip specializes in advanced packaging and manufacturing of compound semiconductor detection and photolithography equipment. Its core offerings include the PureChip Thea series, designed for wafer defect detection, competing with established brands like KLA Candela and Surfscan. The product line features systems such as the Thea C520 for silicon carbide substrate defect detection and the Thea SP10 for advanced particle detection across various wafer types, including silicon and sapphire. 
Pure Chip's revenue generation model is based on the direct sale of detection equipment and systems tailored for the semiconductor industry. B2B partnerships with semiconductor manufacturers facilitate transactions for equipment such as the Thea CK10 for automated wafer inspection, with pricing structures reflecting the complexity of technology and tailored solutions offered. The demand for high-precision detection systems in semiconductor manufacturing supports the company's revenue model.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Sep 18, 2025 — Yonghua Capital, Suzhou International Development Venture Capital Holding, Shanda Capital, Juzhuo Capital, Hengyue Venture Capital

## Investors

- Yonghua Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/yonghua-capital) — Series A
- Suzhou International Development Venture Capital Holding (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/suzhou-international-development-venture-capital-holding) — Series A
- Shanda Capital — Series A
- Juzhuo Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/juzhuo-capital) — Series A
- Hengyue Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hengyue-venture-capital) — Series A