Eindhoven-based deeptech company FononTech has raised €8.5 million in seed funding to advance its breakthrough Impulse Printing technology for microelectronics.
The round was led by Sake Bosch, founder of Prime Ventures, and included participation from Innovation Industries, BOM (Brabant Development Agency), TNO, SHIFT Invest, and a grant from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator.
This fresh capital will support the final development stages of FononTech’s first industrial product and ramp up customer acquisition efforts. It follows a previous €2.3 million round in 2023.
First machine already delivered to top semiconductor player
Remarkably, just two years after launching as a TNO spin-off in 2022, FononTech has delivered its first Impulse Printing machine to a leading semiconductor firm. CEO and co-founder Rob Hendriks credited the investor backing for enabling fast execution and early commercial traction.
Impulse Printing replaces traditional lithography with a more streamlined, energy-efficient process for connecting chips. It promises a 1000x reduction in manufacturing steps, addressing both performance bottlenecks and environmental concerns tied to current production methods.
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Building momentum in key global tech markets
FononTech is actively scaling its engineering team to build the Impulse Beta Tool, its first industrial R&D system. With headquarters in Eindhoven and sales offices in South Korea, Japan, and North America, the startup is positioning itself as a global player in semiconductor equipment.
CTO and co-founder Fabien Bruning said the rapid uptake in customer interest highlights Impulse Printing’s relevance for overcoming packaging and integration challenges in advanced electronics.
With a leadership team boasting over 100 years of combined experience, FononTech aims to create a new category of manufacturing equipment — not just for semiconductors, but for the broader microelectronics and display industries.
“€1B potential within 5 years,” says lead investor
Lead investor Sake Bosch sees massive potential in FononTech’s trajectory. “This team is building something transformational. The market opportunity could reach €1 billion within five years,” he noted. With funding now secured, the company is poised to capitalise on growing demand for sustainable, next-gen semiconductor manufacturing solutions.
