Applied Ventures, LLC
Overview
Applied Ventures, LLC is the venture capital arm of Applied Materials, Inc. It invests globally in early-stage to growth-stage companies with disruptive technologies that have the potential to advance or complement Applied Materials' core business. Investment sectors include semiconductors, display, AI/ML, big data, life sciences, robotics, advanced materials, and cleantech. The firm states it invests up to $100 million annually and has invested in over 90 companies across 19 countries.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayar Labs | Dec 2024 | Series D | Co-investor |
| SES | May 2021 | Strategic | Co-investor |
| Rescale | Apr 2025 | Series D | Lead |
| Syntiant Corp. | Mar 2022 | Series D | Co-investor |
| Tessolve Semiconductor | Apr 2010 | Series C | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Applied Ventures, LLC based?
Applied Ventures, LLC is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, United States.
When was Applied Ventures, LLC founded?
Applied Ventures, LLC was founded in 2001.
How many portfolio companies does Applied Ventures, LLC have?
Applied Ventures, LLC has 29 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Applied Ventures, LLC's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Ayar Labs, SES, Rescale, Syntiant Corp., Tessolve Semiconductor.
What was Applied Ventures, LLC's most recent investment shown here?
Applied Ventures, LLC's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Rescale in 2025.
What sectors does Applied Ventures, LLC focus on?
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What company stages does Applied Ventures, LLC focus on?
Applied Ventures, LLC typically invests at the Mid stage.
What is Applied Ventures, LLC's AUM?
Applied Ventures, LLC's assets under management are estimated between $400.0M and $1.0B.