Applied Ventures, LLC
Santa Clara, Californiaappliedventures.com
Overview
Applied Ventures, LLC is the venture capital arm of Applied Materials, Inc. It invests globally in early-stage to growth-stage companies with disruptive technologies that have the potential to advance or complement Applied Materials' core business. Investment sectors include semiconductors, display, AI/ML, big data, life sciences, robotics, advanced materials, and cleantech. The firm states it invests up to $100 million annually and has invested in over 90 companies across 19 countries.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augmentus | Oct 2025 | Strategic | Co-investor |
| Rescale | Apr 2025 | Series D | Lead |
| Salience Labs | Feb 2025 | Series A | Lead |
| Qolab, Inc. | Dec 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Ayar Labs | Dec 2024 | Series D | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
