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Best Semiconductors Companies in Uusimaa, Finland

The 33 best Semiconductors companies in Uusimaa, Finland in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: IQM.

33companies tracked
$789.9Mdisclosed funding
1unicorns
14have raised
FLIAR INTELLIGENCE · SEMICONDUCTORS × UUSIMAA

Our analysis of 219 Semiconductors companies

$47.9b in tracked funding; 70% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.

219companies analysed
70%cloud-native stacks
2025funding peak (by rounds)
13unicorns
2017median founding year
234kcombined LinkedIn audience
72%of audience held by top 3
4companies hiring publicly (12 mo)

Ranked: Best Semiconductors companies in Uusimaa

#CompanyDisclosed fundingLast roundEmployeesFounderTech stackPatents & IP focusRecent signals
1IQM 🦄
Developer of superconducting quantum computers
$346M7 mo ago300Juha Vartiainen
Co-founder & Chief Global Affairs Officer & Board Member
WordPressMySQLPHP+20——
2PKC Group
Electronic manufacturing service provider for wiring harnesses and electronics industry
$133M157 mo ago23,400—Apple iCloud MailQuillJava+10——
3Canatu
Developer of advanced carbon nanotube materials for industrial applications
$75M48 mo ago100Juha Kokkonen
CEO
WordPressMySQLPHP+18309 patents
Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes
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4Dispelix
Developer of waveguide displays for augmented reality devices and glasses
$55M59 mo ago124—VimeoApache HTTP ServerCloudflare+13542 patents
Diffractive optics manufacturing and integration for advanced display and imaging systems
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5Beneq
Thin Film equipment & coating solution providers
$48M37 mo ago144—WordPressMySQLPHP+261,078 patents
Atomic layer deposition hardware and plasma-enhanced ALD process technologies
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6Silecs
Provider of website development and client support services
$38M185 mo ago15——93 patents
Siloxane monomer synthesis and polymer coating technologies for semiconductor devices.
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7Basemark
Developer of software and tools for automotive augmented reality applications
$32M30 mo ago83—WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+3824 patents
GPU rendering pipeline and compute resource allocation management for graphics engines
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8Sensible 4
Developer of vehicle automation systems for extreme environments
$17M46 mo ago77Jussi Suomela
Co-Founder
WordPressMySQLPHP+2213 patents
Improving autonomous vehicle localization, road traversability assessment, and route planning.
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9Imbera Electronics
Manufacturer and developer of integrated module board
$15M210 mo ago———161 patents
Advanced PCB/module manufacturing with embedded components and feed‑through conductors
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10Imbera Electronics
Embedded electronics packaging technology development and manufacturing solutions
$15M210 mo ago—Jeff Baloun
CEO
—161 patents
Advanced PCB/module manufacturing with embedded components and feed‑through routing technologies
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11ElFys
Manufacturer of customized and standard photodiodes for light detection applications
$4M49 mo ago20Mikko Juntunen
CEO
WebflowCloudflare TurnstilereCAPTCHA+1019 patents
Infrared and radiation photodetectors using Ge‑on‑Si semiconductor structures
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12Enfucell
Zinc based micro-battery developers
$3M221 mo ago40——58 patents
Thin-film solid-state microbattery technology for compact electronic power systems
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13Spectral Engines
Spectral Sensor for Industrial Applications
$3M108 mo ago10—WordPressMySQLPHP+1925 patents
Spectroscopic instrumentation for chemical analysis and portable narcotics detection
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14PiBond
Manufacturer of patterning materials for semiconductors and optical materials
$3M45 mo ago50Juha Rantala
Founder
ContentfulNode.jsTailwind CSS+1650 patents
Advanced lithography resists, hybrid inorganic‑organic coatings, and low‑k dielectric films for semiconductors
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15Pixpolar
Develops image sensors based on patented technology
$3M60 mo ago—Artto Aurola
Owner
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16Bluegiga
Provider of short-range wireless communication systems for IoT applications
$867K277 mo ago30——16 patents
Short-range wireless communication modules and Bluetooth connectivity hardware
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17Summa Semi
Manufacturer of semiconductor devices
$316K80 mo ago—Meri Helle
Co-Founder
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18HitSeed
End-to-end solutions to enable local intelligence for connected devices
$117K137 mo ago2Antti Hannula
Co-Founder & Chairman
———
19GIM Robotics
Provider of mapping, research, development, and integration services for robotics system
$102K38 mo ago41Pertti Lukkari
CEO
WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+17——

Top 12 Semiconductors companies in Uusimaa

#1
IQM 🦄
Series B · Espoo, Uusimaa · founded 2018 · 300 employees
$345.8Mraised
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Developer of superconducting quantum computers. Its features include quantum processors with on-chip components that increase QPU clock speed for error correction, as well as application-specific processors and quantum operations.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 72k LinkedIn followers — 30.9% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Mar 2026Conventional Debt$57.5M
  • Sep 2025Series B$320M
  • Jul 2022Grant (prize money)$51.1K
  • Jul 2022Series A$130.6M
Founders & team
Juha VartiainenCo-founder & Chief Global Affairs Officer & Board MemberJan GoetzCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
World Fund, Bayern Kapital, EIC Fund, OurCrowd, Quality Council, Tofino Capital
#2
Series B · Helsinki, Uusimaa · founded 2015 · 83 employees
$31.8Mraised
▾

Developer of software and tools for automotive augmented reality applications. The company provides a software suite for rapid augmented reality development and deployment. It offers services to support series production projects. The company's software addresses challenges of augmented reality in moving vehicles, including immersive overlays and motion sickness prevention.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 8k LinkedIn followers — 3.4% of this cohort's audience
Hiring: 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Senior C++ Developer, Senior Applied AI Engineer
Activity: 1 product launches · 1 partnerships (incl. ForVIA HELLA) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Apr 2024Series B$23.9M
  • Jul 2020Series A$7.9M
Investors
ETF Partners, Tesi, Constructor Capital, Businessfinland, Europa
Tech stack
Anime.JsApple Icloud MailAzureAzure Front DoorCloudflareCloudflare Bot Management
#3
Public · Helsinki, Uusimaa · founded 2004 · 100 employees
$75.3Mraised
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Developer of advanced carbon nanotube materials for industrial applications. It creates carbon nanotubes for use in semiconductor and automotive industries, focusing on reactors, membranes, film heaters, and biosensors. The company also explores future applications of its technology in electrochemical sensors and transistors. Its materials are used in products such as EUV pellicles, inspection membranes, and ADAS camera heaters. Development efforts emphasize sustainability and collaboration with industry partners to create innovative solutions.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 14k LinkedIn followers — 5.8% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 1 partnerships · 1 awards · 1 expansions (incl. Aalto University and leading semiconductor companies (Applied Materials, Bosch Nordic, Murata, Okmetic, and SiTime)) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Oct 2022Series D$17.9M
  • Nov 2019Series C$16.7M
  • Nov 2017Series C$14.1M
  • Sep 2016Series B$11.2M
Founders & team
Juha KokkonenCEO
Investors
Faurecia, Ascend Capital Partners, DENSO, 3M, Minth Group, Nordea
Tech stack
Accessible360Google Tag ManagerHcaptchaHstsJqueryJquery Migrate
#4
Acquired · Espoo, Uusimaa · founded 2005 · 144 employees
$48.1Mraised
▾

Beneq develops thin film production and research equipment, comprehensive contract coating services and thin film based electro-luminescent displays. They developed atomic layer deposition (ALD) and aerosol-based coating for high-end research and concrete production environments. To date the company has over 100 patents.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 9k LinkedIn followers — 4.0% of this cohort's audience
Investors
VIA equity, Inventure, Rusnano, Tesi, Europa, Corporatum
Tech stack
Alpine.JsAmazon Web ServicesBreadcrumb NavxtCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCookieyes
#5
Acquired · Espoo, Uusimaa · founded 2015 · 124 employees
$54.6Mraised
▾

Developer of waveguide displays for augmented reality devices and glasses. These transparent waveguides optically combine the real and virtual worlds. The company's designs redefine the form, function, and feel of augmented reality devices. Waveguides are designed for stable, scalable mass production using proven materials and methods.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 9k LinkedIn followers — 3.7% of this cohort's audience
Hiring: 4 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum +0 · hiring: Senior Research Scientist, R&D Engineer
Funding rounds
  • Nov 2021Series B$33M
  • Apr 2021Venture Debt$6M
  • Apr 2021Series A$6M
  • Apr 2019Series A—
Investors
Lifeline Ventures, Voima Ventures, 3M, Tesi, Flashpoint, CCB trust
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCookiebotFont AwesomeGoogle Analytics
#6
Series A · Espoo, Uusimaa · founded 2017 · 77 employees
$17.1Mraised
▾

Sensible 4 is a developer of vehicle automation systems for extreme environments. It develops software stack and control algorithms integrating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotic or computer vision, sensor fusion, and navigation. It also offers a shared mobility platform and remote fleet management system for autonomous vehicles.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 7k LinkedIn followers — 3.1% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 3 partnerships · 1 awards (incl. OpenAutonomy.com) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jan 2023Grant (prize money)$5.7K
  • Aug 2022Series A$1.6M
  • May 2022Conventional Debt$8.4M
  • Feb 2021Grant (prize money)$476.5K
Founders & team
Jussi SuomelaCo-FounderHarri SantamalaChief Executive Officer
Investors
Metaplanet, NordicNinja, European Investment Bank, Europa, BaltCap, MobilityXlab
Tech stack
CloudflareCloudflare Browser InsightsCore-JsElementorGoogle WorkspaceHello Elementor
#7
Acquired · Helsinki, Uusimaa · founded 1969 · 23400 employees
$133Mraised
▾

PKC Group is a global partner, designing, manufacturing and integrating electrical distribution systems, electronics and related architecture components for the commercial vehicle industry, rolling stock manufacturers and other selected segments.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 82k LinkedIn followers — 34.9% of this cohort's audience
Hiring: 3 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Production Area Leader, Chief Accountant
Investors
CapMan
Tech stack
AkamaiAkamai MpulseApple Icloud MailBoomerangBrowser-Update.OrgCore-Js
#8
Acquired · Espoo, Uusimaa · founded 2000 · 15 employees
$37.7Mraised
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Provider of website development and client support services. The company offers assistance and information through guides and a forum. A client area is also available for customer interaction. The focus is on providing support and resources to clients throughout the website development process and beyond. This includes troubleshooting, guidance, and ongoing maintenance.

Investors
InnovationsKapital, EDBI, TempoCap, Tesi
#9
Series A · Espoo, Uusimaa · founded 2017 · 20 employees
$3.8Mraised
▾

Manufacturer of customized and standard photodiodes for light detection applications. These products offer photosensitivity and optimized characteristics. The company provides tailored photodetector solutions based on advanced technology. It offers technology licensing and design and processing services. The photodiodes have applications in health monitoring, analytical instruments, and space and defence.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 3k LinkedIn followers
Founders & team
Mikko JuntunenCEO
Investors
Voima Ventures, Samsung Venture Investment, Photonics Finland, Metaplanet
Tech stack
CloudflareCloudflare TurnstileGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Font ApiGoogle Hosted LibrariesHsts
#10
Seed · Helsinki, Uusimaa · founded 2014 · 50 employees
$2.7Mraised
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Manufacturer of patterning materials for semiconductors and optical materials. It provides users with a platform that manufactures ultra-high purity siloxane and metal-organic polymer materials that meet the requirements of the semiconductor industry. The materials are used in applications such as logic and memory components, CMOS image sensors, and photolithographic processes. The materials are used at multiple nodes in the semiconductor industry. It also develops materials for MEMS and advanced IC packaging.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 3k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jan 2023Grant (prize money)$2.7M
  • Jan 2017Seed—
Founders & team
Juha RantalaFounder
Investors
EIC Fund, Capital A Partners, Butterfly Ventures, Icebreaker, Kreos Capital, AGIC Capital
Tech stack
ContentfulNode.JsReactNext.JsStyled-ComponentsVercel
#11
Acquired · Espoo, Uusimaa · founded 2002
$15Mraised
▾

Manufacturer and developer of integrated module board

Investors
Northzone, Index Ventures, Conor
#12
Acquired · Espoo, Uusimaa · founded 2002
$15Mraised
▾

Provider of embedding technology intended to serve the electronics industry. The company's technology is backed up by a proven evaluation process, enabling clients to efficiently miniaturizes electronic products while providing improved electrical performance and competitive overall cost level.

Founders & team
Jeff BalounCEO
Investors
Northzone, Index Ventures, Conor, Tesi
Tech stack
WordpressMysqlPhpAll In One Seo PackContact Form 7Nginx

Funding & investor landscape

$789.9Mtotal disclosed funding
20companies funded
46disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Europa13 rounds
Tesi9 rounds
EIC Fund6 rounds
Businessfinland3 rounds
Inventure3 rounds
OpenOcean3 rounds
3M2 rounds
Conor2 rounds
European Investment Bank2 rounds
Grannenfelt Finance2 rounds

Notable founders

Juha Vartiainen
Co-founder & Chief Global Affairs Officer & Board Member · IQM
Jan Goetz
Co-Founder & CEO · IQM
Juha Kokkonen
CEO · Canatu
Jussi Suomela
Co-Founder · Sensible 4
Harri Santamala
Chief Executive Officer · Sensible 4
Mikko Juntunen
CEO · ElFys
Juha Rantala
Founder · PiBond
Jeff Baloun
CEO · Imbera Electronics
Artto Aurola
Owner · Pixpolar
Pertti Lukkari
CEO · GIM Robotics
Meri Helle
Co-Founder · Summa Semi
Antti Hannula
Co-Founder & Chairman · HitSeed
Prism market signals · Finland · country-scoped Prism corpus, 241,185 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Semiconductors coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

RESEARCH SIGNALS · Finland

How research on Semiconductors is moving in Finland

A read on the academic research around Semiconductors — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 145 Finland-affiliated papers.

research sentiment over time
201020172025
enthusiastic · positive · guarded tone
Tone is overwhelmingly optimistic and intensifying — the enthusiastic (strongly-positive) share moved 41% → 58% across 2010–2025.
top research entities
  • Aalto University34
  • VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland31
  • Tampere University29
  • University of Oulu11
  • University of Turku10
leading researchers
Jani Oksanen · Pasi Liljeberg · Juha Plosila · J. Mizsei · Jyrki Lappalainen · R. Malmqvist · Jukka Viheriälä · T. Vähä-Heikkilä
▲ Breakthroughs48 · 33%
▲ 24%→36% share
▲1.5× share momentum3 median citations46% since 2021mostly methods-led
Breakthroughs are rising (24%→36% of field), led by Transistor.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Transistor1→4
  • Integrated circuit2→4
Newly emergingPhotonics 0→5
Landmark Fast Electron Thermometry for Ultrasensitive Calorimetric Detection · 125 cites
◆ Advancements70 · 48%
▼ 54%→51% share
▼0.9× share momentum3 median citations36% since 2021mostly methods-led
Advancements are cooling (54%→51% of field), led by Transistor.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Transistor2→5
  • Integrated circuit4→6
  • Photonic integrated circuit2→4
  • Laser3→4
Landmark Millimeter-Wave Integrated Circuits in 65-nm CMOS · 120 cites
▼ Concerns6 · 4%
4%→4% share
▲1.0× share momentum5 median citations33% since 2021mostly empirical
Concerns are cooling (4%→4% of field), led by CMOS.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • CMOS3
  • Resistor2
  • Integrated circuit2
  • Thermal2
  • Optoelectronics2
Landmark Single-Event Burnout of SiC Junction Barrier Schottky Diode High-Voltage Power Devices · 102 cites
RESEARCH HOTSPOTS · Finland

Where semiconductors is researched across Finland

Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.

Espoo65 · +0.55
Hot · Monolithic microwave integrated circuitAdvancing · AmplifierOpportunity · Miniaturization
Tampere29 · +0.61
Hot · LaserAdvancing · PhotonicsOpportunity · Photonic integrated circuit
Turku13 · +0.55
Advancing · Interconnection
Oulu11 · +0.33
Hot · ThermalAdvancing · Electronic circuitConcern · Integrated circuit
Vantaa9 · +0.57
Advancing · Integrated circuit

Common questions

How many Semiconductors companies are there in Uusimaa, Finland?
Radar tracks 33 indexable Semiconductors companies headquartered in Uusimaa, Finland that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Semiconductors companies in Uusimaa, Finland?
The Semiconductors companies in Uusimaa, Finland on this list have raised a combined $789.9M in disclosed equity funding across 20 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Semiconductors company in Uusimaa, Finland?
IQM is the highest-funded Semiconductors company in Uusimaa, Finland, with $345.8M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Semiconductors companies in Uusimaa, Finland are funded?
20 of the 33 Semiconductors companies in Uusimaa, Finland on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Semiconductors unicorns are there in Uusimaa, Finland?
1 Semiconductors company in Uusimaa, Finland on this list is valued at $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Uusimaa, Finland Semiconductors companies?
The most active investors in Uusimaa, Finland Semiconductors companies on this list include Europa, Tesi, EIC Fund, Businessfinland, Inventure.
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