Oramir Semiconductor Equipment

Laser Cleaning Technologies for Semiconductor Wafers

Industrial Technologies
Acquired by Applied Materials
Acquired Yokne'am Illit, Israel Founded 1992
Last updated 2026-06-18
Total raised
$7.5M
Last: 1997-01
Stage
Acquired
Founded
1992
Headcount
31
HQ
Yokne'am Illit, Israel
Sector
Industrial Technologies

About

Oramir developed an advanced technology for cleaning silicon wafers using a one-step dry process. Particles and other contaminants can be removed from a silicon substrate witha patented laser-based technology. Oramir was set up by venture capital funds Teuza Venture Capital Fund and Fairchild and Fairchild (each have a 15% stake in the company) and RDC (Rafael Development Corporation), the investment company of Rafael and Discount Investment Corporation.

Funding history · 1 round · $7.5M total

Q&A

What is Oramir Semiconductor Equipment's primary business?
Oramir Semiconductor Equipment specializes in laser cleaning technologies for semiconductor wafers, utilizing a patented laser-based technology for a one-step dry process to remove particles and contaminants from silicon substrates.
When was Oramir Semiconductor Equipment founded?
Oramir Semiconductor Equipment was founded in January 1992.
Where is Oramir Semiconductor Equipment headquartered?
Oramir Semiconductor Equipment is headquartered in Yokne'am Illit, North District, Israel.
How many employees does Oramir Semiconductor Equipment have?
Oramir Semiconductor Equipment has an employee count in the 11-50 range.
What was Oramir Semiconductor Equipment's total funding raised?
Oramir Semiconductor Equipment raised a total of $7,500,000.
Which investors participated in Oramir Semiconductor Equipment's funding round?
In January 1997, Vertex Ventures Israel and Teuza participated in a funding round for Oramir Semiconductor Equipment.
When was Oramir Semiconductor Equipment acquired and by whom?
Oramir Semiconductor Equipment was acquired by Applied Materials in June 2001.
Does Oramir Semiconductor Equipment hold any patents?
Yes, Oramir Semiconductor Equipment holds one patent.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Industrial Technologies
Sub-sectors
Industrial TechnologiesMicroelectronics & Photonics Solutions
Technologies
Materials & SubstancesSilicon
Target customers
Industrial ManufacturingDiscrete IndustriesSemiconductors & Electronics
Business model
B2B

Highlights

1 Patents

Tags

waferssemiconductors
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External links

Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oramir
Wikidatawikidata.org/wiki/Q7099426

Identifiers & details

Founded1992-1
Employees (exact)31
Status reasonAcquired (Inactive) by Applied Materials on Jun 2001 - closed due to acquisition
Wikidata QIDQ7099426

Acquisitions & public offerings

Acquired by Applied Materials 2001-06

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Patents

EPO16

Wikidata

QIDQ7099426