NexWafe Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2015

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 80

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Series D
  • (In Progress)

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $59.4M

  • Investors
  • 17

NexWafe General Information

Description

Manufacturer of engineered silicon wafers designed for space power systems. The company's technology utilizes a direct gas-to-wafer process to produce ultra-thin, radiation-resilient epitaxial silicon wafers, providing the space industry with high-efficiency solar components that optimize satellite array mass and extend mission power availability.

Contact Information

Website
www.nexwafe.com
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Corporate Office
  • Hans-Bunte-Strasse 19
  • 79108 Freiburg im Breisgau
  • Germany
+49 0761
Primary Industry
Aerospace and Defense
Other Industries
Alternative Energy Equipment
Vertical(s)
CleanTech, Space Technology, Manufacturing, Climate Tech
Corporate Office
  • Hans-Bunte-Strasse 19
  • 79108 Freiburg im Breisgau
  • Germany
+49 0761

NexWafe Timeline

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NexWafe Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
12. Later Stage VC (Series D) 27-Jul-2026 $59.4M In Progress Generating Revenue
11. Later Stage VC 04-Apr-2025 Completed Generating Revenue
10. Later Stage VC 31-May-2023 Completed Generating Revenue
9. Secondary Transaction - Private 01-Apr-2023 Completed Generating Revenue
8. Later Stage VC (Series C) 08-Dec-2021 Completed Generating Revenue
7. Later Stage VC (Series B2) 27-Jan-2021 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Grant 07-Oct-2020 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Early Stage VC (Series B1) 23-Jul-2019 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Early Stage VC (Series A) 23-Jul-2018 $20.4M $34.5M Completed Generating Revenue
3. Early Stage VC 11-Dec-2017 $13.6M $14M Completed Generating Revenue
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NexWafe Comparisons

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Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
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Manufacturer of engineered silicon wafers designed for space power systems. The company's technology utilizes a direct g
Aerospace and Defense
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
80 As of 2026

Heilbronn, Germany
 

Bedford, MA
 
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NexWafe Competitors (5)

One of NexWafe’s 5 competitors is AZUR SPACE Solar Power, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Heilbronn, Germany.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
AZUR SPACE Solar Power Formerly PE-Backed Heilbronn, Germany
CubicPV Venture Capital-Backed Bedford, MA
LONGi Green Energy Technology Corporation Xi'an, China
Cesi Corporate Backed or Acquired Milan, Italy
TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy Technology Corporation Tianjin, China
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NexWafe Patents

  • 105

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 60

    Granted

  • 28

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

NexWafe Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
WO-2026215398-A1 Carrier and method for treating substrates Pending 10-Apr-2025
DE-102025114279-A1 Carriers and methods for treating substrates Pending 10-Apr-2025
WO-2026195750-A1 Cleaning device, cvd system and cleaning method Pending 21-Mar-2025
DE-102025111057-A1 Cleaning device, cvd system and cleaning procedure Active 21-Mar-2025
DE-102025111057-B4 Cleaning device, cvd system and cleaning procedure Active 21-Mar-2025 C23C16/4407
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NexWafe Investors (17)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Angel (individual) Minority
Athos Venture GmbH Venture Capital Minority
Keshik Capital Hedge Fund Minority
Angel (individual) Minority
CTL Capital Lender/Debt Provider Minority
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NexWafe FAQs

  • When was NexWafe founded?

    NexWafe was founded in 2015.

  • Where is NexWafe headquartered?

    NexWafe is headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.

  • What is the size of NexWafe?

    NexWafe has 80 total employees.

  • What industry is NexWafe in?

    NexWafe’s primary industry is Aerospace and Defense.

  • Is NexWafe a private or public company?

    NexWafe is a Private company.

  • What is NexWafe’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for NexWafe is .

  • How much funding has NexWafe raised over time?

    NexWafe has raised $158M.

  • Who are NexWafe’s investors?

    , Athos Venture GmbH, Keshik Capital, , and CTL Capital are 5 of 17 investors who have invested in NexWafe.

  • Who are NexWafe’s competitors?

    AZUR SPACE Solar Power, CubicPV, LONGi Green Energy Technology, Cesi, and TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy Technology are competitors of NexWafe.

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