Atomic Semi

Atomic Semi

Compact semiconductor fab producing chips

Overview

Atomic Semi builds and operates a compact semiconductor fabrication facility to manufacture chips for electronics, automotive, telecom, and more. It uses its own tools and processes to create chips with smaller, more efficient geometries and can offer custom fabrication services to clients. The company distinguishes itself from large fabs by being small, fast, and agile, developing its own manufacturing tools to quickly adapt to new technologies and market needs. Its goal is to provide nimble, efficient chip manufacturing that helps a wide range of tech companies get high-quality chips faster and with flexibility for evolving technology trends.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Atomic Semi

Simplify's Rating
Why Atomic Semi is rated
D+
Rated D+ on Competitive Edge
Rated D+ on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Hardware

Industrial & Manufacturing

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$15M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2023

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 60 engineers across disciplines drive rapid low-cost fab development.
  • Small-scale tools support high-speed prototyping for tech firms.
  • SF-based fab pushes quickly to advanced chip geometries.

What critics are saying

  • ASML's 80% lithography dominance blocks Atomic Semi's tool performance.
  • Zeloof's garage tech fails at scale; zero chips shipped since 2023.
  • TSMC and Samsung billions crush small-fab high-volume viability.

What makes Atomic Semi unique

  • Atomic Semi builds compact fabs for smaller wafers unlike traditional 300mm giants.
  • Founders Sam Zeloof and Jim Keller bring garage fab and 40-year expertise.
  • In-house 3D printers and e-beam writers enable agile tool invention.

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Funding

Total Funding

$15M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

0 Rounds

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

Wellness Program

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

4%

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