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Tackling a persistent challenge in semiconductor manufacturing, Gaianixx Inc. has secured $12.7M in Series C funding. The University of Tokyo deep-tech startup, known for its proprietary "Multi-functional interlayer™" technology, attracted investment from JX Metals, Toray, and Mitsui.

Gaianixx's innovation addresses the difficulty of growing high-quality single-crystal layers on epitaxial multiple layers, a process critical for advanced semiconductor devices. The company aims to deliver new value and a new future to the industry through its unique approach.

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