SemiLink Materials Secures Growth Capital to Advance U.S. Semiconductor Material Supply Chain Buildout
May 03 2024 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Carica Sustainable Investments (“Carica”) announced today a
strategic investment to propel the development of SemiLink
Materials (“SemiLink”), a United States-based semiconductor
materials manufacturer and distributor serving the domestic
semiconductor manufacturing industry. SemiLink is a division of
Advanced Material Solutions (“AMS”), a leading provider of
electronic silicon gases and equipment for the semiconductor,
photovoltaic, and advanced energy storage industries.
“We are excited to continue the advancement of critical U.S.
semiconductor production capabilities and support leading global
semiconductor fabricators in their ongoing expansion. SemiLink will
be at the forefront of technical innovation and material
production, providing high value materials to our customers and
partners,” commented Dave Keck, founder of Advanced Material
Solutions.
The SemiLink facility employs next-generation technologies to
produce ultra-high purity semiconductor materials essential for
chip fabrication. By offering a reliable US source of electronic
materials, SemiLink seeks to streamline supply chains and provide
industry-leading materials with reduced geopolitical uncertainties
for semiconductor manufacturers across the United States. The
facility will provide a full suite of materials used by
semiconductor fabrication plants and create dozens of new jobs in
the Missoula, Montana region.
"We could not be more enthusiastic to support AMS and SemiLink.
AMS has deep technical expertise developed over decades in the
industry and the quality of their team is among the best in the
world. We are thrilled to support Dave, Chad, and the team in this
mission," said Ham James, Managing Partner at Carica Sustainable
Investments.
The American semiconductor industry is witnessing unprecedented
investment and growth, driven by advancement in AI and other
continued industrial modernization. The CHIPS and Science Act
passed in 2022 provides support to accelerate growth in US
semiconductor production and to reduce reliance on foreign
production.
Global Power Partners was the exclusive transaction advisor to
AMS on this transaction.
About Advanced Material Solutions
Advanced Material Solutions, founded in 2017, is headquartered
in Missoula, MT and specializes in the production of electronic
silicon gases and the design of silicon gas manufacturing and
chemical vapor deposition equipment for the semiconductor,
photovoltaic, and advanced energy storage industries.
About Carica Sustainable Investments
Carica is a family office investment fund that invests in
businesses that drive positive environmental and economic outcomes.
Carica provides growth capital to help scale sustainable companies
with proven business models.
About Global Power Partners
Global Power Partners is a boutique investment bank with a focus
on renewable energy, energy transition, and cleantech companies.
Based in New York, GPP works with companies that are seeking equity
and debt financing solutions for growth or who are pursuing merger,
divestiture or acquisition opportunities.
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