As India sharpens its focus on building a self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem, early-stage deeptech startups are stepping into some of the most complex and capital-intensive parts of the value chain. In a significant development along these lines, Raana Semiconductors has raised $3 million in a fresh funding round to develop indigenous silicon crystal growth equipment — a critical component in semiconductor manufacturing.
The funding round was led by a mix of early-stage venture capital funds and strategic angel investors with experience in electronics manufacturing, materials science, and industrial engineering. While the company did not disclose individual investor names, it said the rou
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