Nearfield Instruments

Nearfield Instruments builds high-throughput atomic force microscopy systems for in-line 3D semiconductor metrology and process control, spun out of TNO in 2016 by CEO Dr. Hamed Sadeghian. Its QUADRA and AUDIRA platforms deliver non-destructive nanometer-scale measurements for advanced logic, memory and 3D packaging, helping chipmakers improve yield as AI-driven demand scales High-NA EUV, GAA and hybrid bonding. In June 2026 Nearfield closed a $380 million Series D at a $1.6 billion valuation—the largest deep-tech round in the Netherlands—led by Fidelity Management & Research Company with Temasek, Walden Catalyst Ventures, Innovation Industries, M&G Investments, Invest-NL, Qatar Investment Authority, TNO Ventures and ING, to expand production, Applications Centers and global customer support. Sources: Nearfield Instruments 22 Jun 2026; Reuters.