What is Inpria?
Inpria is a specialized leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of metal oxide photoresists, a critical component for EUV lithography. By engineering materials that meet the most stringent industry specifications, the company enhances resolution, sensitivity, and overall integration efficiency in semiconductor fabrication. Their market position is defined by deep collaboration with major semiconductor manufacturers, providing tailored material solutions that address the physical limitations of traditional chemically amplified resists. Since its founding in 2007, Inpria has evolved into a vital technology partner, eventually leading to its acquisition by JSR Corporation in 2021, which further solidified its industrial footprint and resource access.
How much funding has Inpria raised?
Inpria has raised a total of $73.3M across 6 funding rounds:
Private Equity
$5.4M
Multiple Rounds
$13.4M
Series B
$23.5M
Series C
$31M
Private Equity (2013): $5.4M with participation from Intel Capital and Samsung Ventures
Other Financing Round (2014): $4.7M led by Intel Capital
Private Equity (2014): $1.5M supported by Oregon Venture Fund
Other Financing Round (2014): $7.3M featuring Intel Capital
Series B (2017): $23.5M backed by Intel Capital, JSR Corporation, and Samsung Ventures
Series C (2020): $31M with participation from Applied Materials, Samsung Venture Investment Corporation, SK hynix Inc, TSMC Partners, Intel Capital, JSR Corporation, and Air Liquide Venture Capital ALIAD
Key Investors in Inpria
Intel Capital
A division of Intel, this firm invests in innovative startups targeting artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, and next-generation compute technologies.
Samsung Ventures
A venture capital and private equity firm that focuses on strategic investments within the technology and semiconductor sectors.
JSR Corporation
A diversified manufacturer of elastomer, resin, and semiconductor materials that provides critical supply chain support to the electronics industry.
What's next for Inpria?
Following its acquisition and the successful deployment of its Series C capital, Inpria is positioned to accelerate the adoption of its metal oxide resist platforms across global semiconductor fabs. The strategic focus remains on refining material performance to support the industry's push toward smaller process nodes and higher transistor densities. As EUV lithography becomes the standard for advanced logic and memory production, Inpria's ability to provide high-performance, reliable photoresists will be a key determinant in the manufacturing yield and efficiency of its partners. Future growth will likely center on expanding production capacity and deepening integration with the broader JSR Corporation ecosystem to maintain its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving semiconductor landscape.
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