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SweGaN AB raises USD 14 million in Series B financing to scale production andaccelerate global growth
SweGaN AB raises USD 14 million in Series B financing to scale production and accelerate global growth.
SweGaN Wins Multiple Commercial Orders Worth SEK 25 million from Global Customers
The new orders, received in early 2026, span power devices for data centers and RF solutions for defense, aerospace, and telecommunications. Alongside this momentum, SweGaN appoints Ulf Nolemo as Chief Commercial Officer, reinforcing its focus on global commercial execution and long-term customer partnerships.
SweGaN, Ericsson, Saab, and Chalmers Collaborate for 6G GaN Power Amplifiers
SweGaN partners with Ericsson, Saab, and Chalmers to develop high-efficiency GaN-based power amplifiers for 6G, combining advanced modeling and fabrication to optimize performance across telecom and defense applications.
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2026
SweGaN AB raises USD 14 million in Series B financing to scale production andaccelerate global growth
SweGaN AB raises USD 14 million in Series B financing to scale production and accelerate global growth.
SweGaN Wins Multiple Commercial Orders Worth SEK 25 million from Global Customers
The new orders, received in early 2026, span power devices for data centers and RF solutions for defense, aerospace, and telecommunications. Alongside this momentum, SweGaN appoints Ulf Nolemo as Chief Commercial Officer, reinforcing its focus on global commercial execution and long-term customer partnerships.
2025
SweGaN, Ericsson, Saab, and Chalmers Collaborate for 6G GaN Power Amplifiers
SweGaN partners with Ericsson, Saab, and Chalmers to develop high-efficiency GaN-based power amplifiers for 6G, combining advanced modeling and fabrication to optimize performance across telecom and defense applications.
SweGaN presents enhanced power performance of RF GaN using a new QuanFINE® architecture at ICNS-15 Conference
Anders Lundskog will present findings on SweGaN’s GaN HEMT epitaxial solutions – David Dai will present a poster on development of reclaiming process at ICNS-15 Conference.
Semiconductor manufacturer SweGaN appoints Swedish industrialist Leif Johansson to Board and Navigare Ventures’ Pontus de Laval to Chairman
SweGaN announces Pontus de Laval, Senior Advisor at one of SweGaN’s major shareholders, Navigare Ventures, has been appointed Chairman of the Board. In addition, prominent Swedish industrialist Leif Johansson has joined the SweGaN Board.
SweGaN and the CLOSER Project: Pioneering Circularity in Semiconductor Production
Funded under the European Union’s I3 program, CLOSER unites 32 partners from eight European countries, working collaboratively to develop sustainable semiconductor and microelectronics production processes.
2024
Wrapping up 2024 – yielding significant momentum and a host of milestones
SweGaN has displayed exciting operational transformation in alignment with its growth strategy and transition from a pure R&D company to a rigorous global semiconductor manufacturer.
SGAN-NEXT Consortium: European supply chain with GaN epitaxial wafers
SweGaN a part of GaN project focusing on advanced Europe-based space qualified GaN technology and components for next generation Space Communications systems.
SweGaN a proud corporate sponsor of community sports
We are proud to support local community and youth activities as a corporate sponsor of the Linköping Ping Pong Club
SweGaN partnering in EU Closer semiconductor consortium
SweGaN joins EU funded CLOSER semiconductor project- consortium of 32 organizations from 8 European countries to advance Europe’s circular economy for microelectronics.
Sweden’s Navigare Ventures completes SweGaN equity raise of nearly 12M Euro
Sweden’s Navigare Ventures completes SweGaN equity raise of nearly 12M Euro – gains significant stake in European semiconductor company
Executive Interview: Jr-Tai (Ted) Chen, Founder and CEO of SweGaN
Join this exclusive Microwave Journal interview with SweGaN CEO, Jr-Tai Chen.
SweGaN secures multiple agreements
SweGaN secures major frame agreements – reports 100% 1H YoY order increase & new high-capacity facility in operation.
SweGaN introduces new tagline
SweGaN is thrilled to announce a new tagline which marks our identity and our vision as a GaN material manufacturer.
SweGaN announces RFHIC strategic equity investment
SweGaN announces RFHIC strategic equity investment and joint product development.
SSF mobility grant brings Linköping University professor Galia Pozina to 2-year GaN research collaboration with SweGaN
Grant brings LiU professor Galia Pozina to 2-year GaN research collaboration with SweGaN.
SweGaN boosts leadership – introduces new CFO and R&D Manager
SweGaN introduces CFO Stefan Axelsson and R&D Manager Anders Lundskog. Axelsson will join management team.
2023
Recapping 2023 – SweGaN on an exciting growth journey
SweGaN CEO: Our ambitions are big and we’ve continued to gain momentum with a host of achievements
Dagens Nyheter: Now Sweden will secure the technology on which the entire society is based
The hunt for semiconductors – this is how Sweden will secure the technology on which the whole of society is built)
SweGaN CEO invited to speak at CS International, April 2024, Brussels
Dr. Jr-Tai Chen will speak in the Accelerating the Growth of GaN track at the CS Int’l conference, Brussels, April 2024.
GaN-on-SiC semiconductor manufacturer SweGaN introduces telecom executive as Senior Advisor
GaN-on-SiC semiconductor manufacturer SweGaN introduces telecom executive as Senior Advisor.
SweGaN announces participation in ALL2GAN EU project
SweGaN announces participation in ALL2GAN EU project focused on easily integrated energy-saving chips made of gallium nitride.
A Buffer-Free Structure Boosts the Performance of GaN on SiC devices
SweGaN has developed a novel design and an epitaxial process that eliminates the buffer layer in the GaN on SiC structure, improving device performance and reliability.
European compound semiconductor manufacturer SweGaN launches project for new headquarters and state-of-the-art wafer production facility
SweGaN launches project for new headquarters and state-of-the-art wafer production facility.
Semiconductor Today: SweGaN to build new HQ and GaN-on-SiC epiwafer production facility
Link to article on Semiconductor Today SweGaN AB of Linköping, Sweden, which manufactures custom gallium nitride on silicon carbide (GaN-on-SiC) epitaxial wafers (based on a
NyTeknik.se: The super circuits for the green transition – why Sweden is at the forefront
NyTeknik.se: The super circuits for the green transition – why Sweden is at the forefront Link to NyTekni Article (in Swedish): The super circles for
NyTeknik.se: The super circuits for the green transition – why Sweden is at the forefront
Link to NyTekni Article (in Swedish): The super circles for the green transition – why Sweden is at the forefront (nyteknik.se) REPORTER: Charlotta von Schultz –
2022
From the CEO: Recapping an exciting 2022 at SweGaN
Joint research & new qualification processes, plus major Series A Investment Round backing major growth plans.
GaN-on-SiC semiconductor manufacturer SweGaN boosts executive team – appoints Henrik Tölander as COO
GaN-on-SiC semiconductor manufacturer SweGaN boosts executive team – appoints Henrik Tölander as COO.
Compound Semiconductor: Swedish maker of GaN-on-SiC epitaxial wafers to significantly boost capacity with latest funding round
Tuesday 4th October 2022 – Link to article Swedish maker of GaN-on-SiC epitaxial wafers to significantly boost capacity with latest funding round SweGaN, a Sweden-based
European semiconductor manufacturer SweGaN secures 12 million Euro investment to significantly expand production capacity, appoints new CEO
SweGaN secures 12 million Euro investment to significantly expand production capacity, appoints new CEO.
SweGaN and Chalmers University demonstrate high-voltage GaN power devices with a high breakdown voltage of >1600V and low leakage current of 22nA/mm on QuanFINE® epitaxial solutions
SweGaN and Chalmers demonstrate high-voltage GaN power devices: High breakdown voltage, low leakage current.
Electronics Media: SweGaN and Chalmers University of Technology & SweGaN AB, manufacturer of custom-made GaN-on-SiC epitaxial wafers
Chalmers University of Technology and SweGaN AB, manufacturer of custom-made GaN-on-SiC epitaxial wafers for the devices used in telecom, satellite, defense, and power electronics, announce a publication in Electron Device Letters,
2021
SweGaN introduces new Head of Production, member of management team
SweGaN introduces new Head of Production, Andreas Westergren, member of management team.
SweGaN Brings its GaN-on-SiC Epitaxial Solutions to Joint ESA Project
SweGaN Brings its GaN-on-SiC Epitaxial Solutions to Joint ESA Project.
Microwave Journal: SweGaN Brings its GaN-on-SiC Epitaxial Solutions to Joint ESA Project
March 25, 2021 / Link to Microwave Journal article SweGaN AB, manufacturer of custom-made GaN-on-SiC epitaxial wafers for components and devices for telecom, satellite, defense
2020
Swedish epiwafer specialist SweGaN introduces new Chairman
Swedish epiwafer specialist SweGaN introduces new Chairman, Agneta Franksson.
SweGaN selected for second year on list of Sweden’s hottest tech startups
SweGaN selected for second year on list of Sweden’s hottest tech startups.
1H 2020: SweGaN establishes corporate headquarters in new facility – launches new 150mm GaN-on-SiC epiwafer product
1H 2020: SweGaN establishes corporate HQ in new facility – launches new 150mm epiwafer.
SweGaN named a finalist in the Nordic region’s Techarena Challenge 2020
SweGaN named a finalist in the Nordic region’s Techarena Challenge 2020.
New ‘buffer-free’ concept for GaN-on-SiC high electron mobility transistors reveals competitive microwave performance and device efficiency
New ‘buffer-free’ concept for GaN-on-SiC high electron mobility transistors reveals competitive microwave performance and device efficiency.
SweGaN selected as one of the Nordic Cleantech Open top 25 most innovative start-ups
SweGaN selected as one of the Nordic Cleantech Open top 25 most innovative start-ups.
Swedish GaN-on-SiC wafer specialist SweGaN reports robust 2019 YoY growth
Swedish GaN-on-SiC wafer specialist SweGaN reports robust 2019 YoY growth.
2019
Joint team from SweGaN, IEMN and Linköping University reveals ground-breaking epitaxial growth to produce new generation GaN-on-SiC epiwafers for power devices
SweGaN, IEMN and LiU reveal ground-breaking epitaxial growth to produce new generation epiwafers for power devices.