Applied Ventures

Corporate venture capital arm of Applied Materials, investing in startups pioneering semiconductors, materials science, and AI.

Corporate VC Active Santa Clara, United States Est. 2006
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Last updated 2026-07-20
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Stages
C Round, A Round, B Round

About

Applied Ventures, LLC, is the corporate venture capital arm of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT), a global leader in materials engineering solutions. The firm invests in early-stage and growth-stage deep technology startups globally, focusing on areas that advance or complement Applied Materials' core expertise in nanomanufacturing, semiconductors, displays, solar photovoltaics, and related sectors. Applied Ventures manages over $400 million in assets and deploys up to $100 million annually, supporting more than 120 companies across 18 countries.

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Industrial Technologies1

Q&A

What is Applied Ventures' primary focus as an investor?
Applied Ventures is the venture capital arm of Applied Materials, Inc., focusing on startups pioneering innovations in areas such as smartphones, augmented and virtual reality, AI, driverless cars, big data, life sciences, 3D printing, robotics, cleantech, and advanced materials.
When was Applied Ventures founded?
Applied Ventures was founded in 2006.
What is the typical investment stage for Applied Ventures?
Applied Ventures invests across C Round, A Round, and B Round stages.
Can you name a notable portfolio company of Applied Ventures?
A notable portfolio company of Applied Ventures is XJet, which focuses on additive manufacturing of ceramic and metal parts.
What is the most recent investment activity by Applied Ventures?
Applied Ventures participated in an investment round in March 2016.
What is Applied Ventures' investment range?
Applied Ventures typically invests between $250K and $5M per deal.
Which sector does Applied Ventures show concentration in, based on its portfolio?
Applied Ventures shows concentration in the Industrial Technologies sector, with one portfolio company in this area.
Who is a key team member at Applied Ventures?
Ofer Shneyour is a key team member at Applied Ventures, serving as Founder & Investment Partner.
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