Europe’s deep tech sector has reached $690B in value, but a critical growth-stage funding gap remains. Closing it will determine whether Europe can scale and retain its next generation of global tech leaders.

Empower Semiconductor is transforming how AI systems are powered. With its breakthrough IVR technology, it delivers faster, denser, and more energy-efficient computing. We’re proud to back Empower in both its Series C and $140 million Series D rounds.

We are entering a new golden age for photonics, powered by AI. From customized optics to pluggable transceivers to today’s full stack photonics startups, each market is radically different—demanding unique strategies to scale and succeed.

NeoCognition emerges from stealth with $40M in seed funding to build AI agents that learn on the job and become domain experts—unlocking more reliable, efficient, and scalable intelligence for real-world applications.

3D Glass Solutions is establishing India’s first advanced 3D semiconductor packaging facility, accelerating global scale for glass-based chip integration and supporting high-growth sectors from AI and data centers to 5G and aerospace.

Galileo’s journey from early insight to acquisition highlights the growing importance of AI evaluation and production infrastructure as enterprises scale machine learning systems into real-world environments.

Lip-Bu Tan has been named to the TIME100, recognizing his impact on the semiconductor industry and AI infrastructure. From investing to operating, his leadership continues to shape the systems powering the next generation of computing.

Europe’s deep tech sector has reached $690B in value, but a critical growth-stage funding gap remains. Closing it will determine whether Europe can scale and retain its next generation of global tech leaders.

2025 marked meaningful progress across the WCV portfolio, from product launches and strategic partnerships to major financings and acquisitions, reflecting continued momentum across AI, compute, energy, and infrastructure.