Tokyo Ohka Kogyo

Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., Ltd., founded in 1936 and headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan, specializes in the manufacture and sale of electronic functional materials and processing equipment. The company operates through four main divisions: Electronic Functional Materials, High Purity Chemicals, Printing Materials, and Process Equipment. Its Electronic Functional Materials division produces photoresist used in the microfabrication of semiconductors, flat panel displays, and printed circuit boards. The High Purity Chemicals division supplies auxiliary chemicals essential for photoresist processes, including developing and stripping solutions. The Printing Materials division offers photopolymer and PS plates for various printing applications. Additionally, the Process Equipment division manufactures machines for photoresist coating and developing, primarily for liquid crystal display and semiconductor production. Tokyo Ohka Kogyo serves a global clientele, with manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Taiwan, China, and South Korea, and caters primarily to markets in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Katsumi Ohmori

R&D Deputy Department Manager

3 past transactions

NLM Photonics

Convertible Note in 2023
NLM Photonics is a semiconductor technology company focused on advancing electro-optic modulation technology to enhance networking, computing, and sensing applications. Building on over 20 years of research from the University of Washington, NLM's patented Hybrid Organic Electro-Optic (OEO) Technology allows for low-voltage and low-power data transfer between electronic components and photonic systems, particularly in fiber optics and LIDAR technologies. This innovation addresses the inefficiencies associated with conventional silicon photonics, which struggle to scale bandwidth and power efficiency. NLM's technology can be integrated into existing silicon photonics processes with minimal disruption, significantly improving power efficiency and enabling higher data throughput. Its capabilities have garnered interest from hyperscale data center operators and commercial fabrication facilities, supported by strategic partnerships with leading materials and photonics companies. By providing a scalable solution for demanding applications, NLM Photonics positions itself at the forefront of the evolving landscape of optical computing and communications.

Pixelligent Technologies

Venture Round in 2018
Pixelligent Technologies develops and manufactures optical materials, including nanocrystal dispersions and polymer nanocomposites, for solid-state lighting, displays, and optical coatings. Its PixClearProcess platform enables engineering of PixClear materials to integrate into common manufacturing methods such as inkjet, nanoimprint, spin coating, dispensing, slot-dye, and photolithography. The company offers zirconia nanocrystal dispersions, high-refractive-index zirconia-silicone nanocomposites, and customized dispersions for prototype applications, along with starter kits to help customers identify suitable products. It serves lighting and electronics markets worldwide, including LED and OLED lighting, and maintains a strategic collaboration with Corning Incorporated. Founded in 2000 and based in Baltimore, Maryland.

Inpria

Venture Round in 2016
Inpria Corporation is a specialized manufacturer based in Corvallis, Oregon, focusing on the design, development, and production of EUV metal oxide photoresists for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 2007, Inpria has established itself as a pioneer in the use of inorganic photoresists and thin films for nanoscale patterning. The company's patented photo-condensed molecular oxides allow for the direct deposition of atomically smooth, dense, and photopatternable metal oxide films from solution. This innovation enhances performance while simplifying processing. Inpria's products are meticulously optimized to meet industry specifications related to resolution, sensitivity, and line width roughness, offering a comprehensive solution that includes photoresists, developers, and ancillary materials to support advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
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