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Substrate

Substrate

Private
San Francisco, CaliforniaFrontier & Industrial Techhttps://substrate.com/

Last Round

Early Funding

Oct 29, 2025

Est. Valuation

$1B

Total Funding Raised

$100M

Momentum

Top 25%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Substrate is a semiconductor company that develops advanced X-ray lithography systems and vertically integrated foundry services to manufacture next-generation AI chips.

Sector

Frontier & Industrial Tech

Verticals

Semiconductors, Computing Hardware, Smart Manufacturing

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Services & Consulting

AI Layer

Non-AI

Keywords

semiconductor manufacturinglithographyfoundry serviceschipmakingcontract manufacturingcomputational lithographysemiconductor fabricationfablesschip fabdeep techwafer fabricationhard techintegrated device manufacturerIDM

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Substrate Comparables

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Substrate comparables — related companies by embedding similarity
CompanySimilarityMarket Cap
Source Foundry
86%
Lace Lithography
85%
Inversion Semiconductor
82%

Substrate Funding Rounds

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Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Early FundingOct 29, 2025

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

James Proud

Founder and CEO

Founding Team

Brendon Bula

CFO

Executive Team

Substrate Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Substrate investors
InvestorRounds
Allen & CompanyEarly Funding
Founders FundEarly Funding
General CatalystEarly Funding
Long Journey VenturesEarly Funding
Valor Equity PartnersEarly Funding
In-Q-TelEarly Funding

Market signals

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  • Jun 6, 2026

    Grew 46% QoQ, from 13 to 19 employees.

  • May 22, 2026

    Grew 67% QoQ, from 12 to 20 employees.

Substrate Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Substrate a public or private company?

Substrate is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Substrate?

Substrate is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is Substrate worth (valuation)?

Substrate's valuation is estimated at $1.0B based on funding round data.

Can I buy Substrate stock?

Substrate shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.

When was Substrate's last funding round?

Substrate's most recent funding round was Early Funding on October 29, 2025.

Who are the main investors in Substrate?

Key investors in Substrate include Allen & Company, Founders Fund, General Catalyst, Valor Equity Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Will Substrate IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Substrate.

How can I track Substrate secondary market activity?

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Employee Range19
Year Founded2022
Last FundingOct 29, 2025

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