Halo Industries
Santa Clara, US · Founded 2014 · 128 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors
Halo Industries produces silicon carbide (SiC) wafers using a laser-cutting process that reduces bow, warp, and subsurface damage, offering multiple quality grades for MOSFET production, diode production, R&D, and mechanical use. It also provides laser wafering as a service, including slicing, grinding, chemical mechanical polishing, and metrology, plus custom wafering solutions for specific materials and geometries.
Also known as HALO · Halo Industries
Founders & leadership
Halo Industries was founded in 2014 by Andrei Iancu, Phil Van Stockum, Charlie Rudy, Andrew Bollman, and Luke Asperger.
Investors · 6
Company profile
researched Aug 2026Halo (Halo Industries) is a laser-based manufacturing company that produces silicon carbide (SiC) wafers and provides laser wafering services. Its proprietary laser wafering technology is used to separate wafers from boules with the aim of higher speed, precision, and material yield than conventional wire-sawing approaches, producing wafers the company describes as ultra-clean and ultra-efficient.
The company positions two offerings: laser wafering delivered as a service, so customers need not purchase wafering equipment; and production-grade SiC wafers supplied in multiple thicknesses. Claimed process benefits include 2.2-2.3 wafers per millimeter of boule with a 90% reduction in kerf loss, laser-controlled geometry yielding smooth surfaces intended to improve device performance, and a consistent process intended to prevent stress damage and deliver predictable output.
Halo was founded in 2014 as a Stanford spinout and states $132 million in funding from venture capital firms and government partners.
Founding story
Halo was founded in 2014 as a spinout from Stanford University, applying academic research in laser physics and advanced materials to semiconductor wafer manufacturing.
Business model
Halo sells production-grade SiC wafers in multiple thicknesses and also offers laser wafering as a service, positioning the service model so that customers obtain finished wafer results without investing in their own wafering equipment. The company frames this as eliminating expensive tools and reducing labor costs through full automation.
Revenue comes from the sale of SiC wafers and from fee-based laser wafering services performed on customers' behalf.
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Market position
Halo describes itself as an advanced laser-based manufacturing partner for industries including data centers, electric vehicles, renewable energy, and augmented reality, and says it is backed by venture capital firms and energy agencies focused on deep-tech innovation.
Halo contrasts its laser wafering with traditional wafering methods on speed, precision, and material yield, citing 2.2-2.3 wafers per mm and 90% kerf-loss reduction, laser-controlled geometry for smoother surfaces, and full automation that removes the need for customers to buy wafering tools.
Technology
Proprietary laser wafering technology separates wafers using controlled laser processes rather than conventional mechanical methods, with full automation, laser-controlled geometry for ultra-smooth surfaces, and reduced kerf loss (90% reduction, 2.2-2.3 wafers per mm).
Go-to-market
Semiconductor and device manufacturers serving data centers, electric vehicles, renewable energy, and augmented reality applications.
History
The company was founded in 2014 as a spinout of Stanford University, combining laser physics and advanced materials research with manufacturing execution. It has raised $132 million from venture capital investors and government/energy agency partners.
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Key figures
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- Halo Cutting-Edge Semiconductor Manufacturinghalo-industries.com · web
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Halo Industries do?
- Stanford spinout using proprietary laser wafering to produce silicon carbide wafers and provide wafering as a service.
- Who founded Halo Industries?
- Halo Industries was founded by Andrei Iancu, Phil Van Stockum, Charlie Rudy, Andrew Bollman, Luke Asperger in 2014.
- Who are Halo Industries's investors?
- Halo Industries's investors include Prime Movers Lab, Abstract Ventures, Atento Capital, Fontinalis Partners, Harmonix Fund, W ventures.
- Where is Halo Industries headquartered?
- Halo Industries is headquartered in Santa Clara, US.