Rapidus raised about 267.6bn yen in Feb 2026 plus 150bn yen from Japan's METI and targets 2nm mass production for 2027, with working yields and paying customers still to come.
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Pre-revenue, with 2nm mass production targeted for 2027.
From the Atlas key figure: About 267.6bn yen raised in Feb 2026, plus 150bn yen from Japan's METI in June 2026. 2nm mass production targeted for 2027. Source: theregister.com.
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Japan's state-backed 2nm foundry start-up.
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Key figure About 267.6bn yen raised in Feb 2026, plus 150bn yen from Japan's METI in June 2026. 2nm mass production targeted for 2027.
Why it matters A state-backed attempt to build a leading-edge Japanese foundry from scratch.
What could change it Reaching working yields and signing paying customers.
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