Lam Capital

Lam Capital is the corporate venture capital arm of Lam Research, a semiconductor equipment manufacturer, based in Fremont, California, and investing primarily in U.S. companies with some international deals. It backs startups in semiconductor subsystems and manufacturing equipment, AI chips and in-memory/edge computing hardware, silicon photonics and optical interconnects, advanced and metal additive manufacturing, and industrial automation and Industry 4.0 software. The firm looks for young, technically differentiated companies building hardware or deep-tech IP relevant to the semiconductor ecosystem or digital manufacturing, often alongside corporate and financial co-investors, though it has also backed life-sciences and AI-software companies. It invests at all stages, from early venture rounds through growth, and partners with both financial and corporate investors who share its interests. Beyond capital, Lam Capital offers portfolio companies operational expertise and access to its pool of technology experts and global supply chain to help them grow and scale. Prospective founders can reach the fund through the contact details on its website.