TechnologyPublished: 9 July 2026 at 07:37

Munich's QuantumDiamonds raises €91 million to scale its quantum-based semiconductor inspection technology

Munich-based QuantumDiamonds has raised €91 million to scale production of its quantum-based semiconductor inspection technology.

Funding round details

QuantumDiamonds (QD), headquartered in Munich, announced the closing of a €91 million funding round. The financing consists of a €15 million equity round led by World Fund and €76 million in non-dilutive funding approved at the EU level under the European Chips Act.

Scaling production

The company will use the funds to ramp up manufacturing of its quantum-based semiconductor inspection technology. This technology aims to improve the accuracy and efficiency of chip inspection during production.

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