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July 9, 2026

World Fund, IQ Capital among backers of €91m QuantumDiamonds round

The Munich-based company builds semiconductor-inspection equipment to improve yield production for global chipmakers

Tom Nugent

2 min read

QuantumDiamonds, a Munich-based startup making chip-inspection equipment to help improve yield for global chipmakers, has raised €91m in equity and non-dilutive funding. 

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Tom Nugent

Tom Nugent is Sifted’s managing editor. He covers robotics, chips and university spinouts. Follow him on X and LinkedIn

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