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Aerogen Systems

YC S26

Ann Arbor, US · Founded 2026 · 4 employees · 10 known investors

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Aerogen Systems develops point-of-use contamination control for semiconductor manufacturing, using a modular reactor that chemically destroys airborne molecular contamination where wafers sit exposed. Its systems aim to reduce yield loss and ultra-high-purity nitrogen purge costs for fabs, with a longer-term goal of eliminating the need for cleanrooms.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSemiconductorsHard TechB2BManufacturingUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S26)

Aerogen Systems was founded in 2026 by Colin Lavery and Noah Vogel.

CLColin Lavery
Colin LaveryCo-Founder : CTOCo-founder and CTO of Aerogen Systems. He previously worked as an electrical engineer at H3D on 3D gamma ray imaging systems, and holds a BSE in Space Sciences and Engineering from the University of Michigan.
NVNoah Vogel
Noah VogelCo-founder, CEOFounder and CEO of Aerogen Systems, Noah Vogel previously interned in engineering at SpaceX, where he worked on Starship actuators, and at Draper on mission simulation software. He holds a BSE in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan.

Investors · 10

Redbud Trail Grouplisted by Redbud Trail GroupAustin · $25M

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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57O Investmentsreported

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Caffeinated CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $3M – $50M

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Invest DetroitreportedDetroit

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MaC Venture CapitalreportedLos Angeles · $1M – $4M

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Metsu Capitalreported

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RobinhoodreportedMenlo Park

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Transpose Platform ManagementreportedSan Francisco

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Aerogen Systems: Building Chip Fabs Without Cleanroomsycombinator.com · Aug 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Aerogen Systems do?
Aerogen Systems develops point-of-use contamination control for semiconductor manufacturing, using a modular reactor that chemically destroys airborne molecular contamination where wafers sit exposed. Its systems aim to reduce yield loss and ultra-high-purity nitrogen purge costs for fabs, with a longer-term goal of eliminating the need for cleanrooms.
Who founded Aerogen Systems?
Aerogen Systems was founded by Colin Lavery, Noah Vogel in 2026.
Who are Aerogen Systems's investors?
Aerogen Systems's investors include ID Ventures, Redbud Trail Group, Y Combinator, 57O Investments, Caffeinated Capital, Invest Detroit, MaC Venture Capital, Metsu Capital and 2 more.
Where is Aerogen Systems headquartered?
Aerogen Systems is headquartered in Ann Arbor, US.