When was MicroLink Devices founded?

MicroLink Devices was founded in 2000 and raised its 1st funding round 9 years after it was founded.

Where is MicroLink Devices located?

MicroLink Devices is headquartered in Chicago, United States.

How many employees does MicroLink Devices have?

As of Sep 30, 2026, the latest employee count at MicroLink Devices is 49.

Is MicroLink Devices a funded company?

MicroLink Devices is a funded company, having raised an undisclosed amount across 4 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Grant (prize money) round, raised on Sep 25, 2009.

When was the latest funding round of MicroLink Devices?

MicroLink Devices' latest funding was a $***** Grant (prize money) round on Sep 27, 2013, with participation from 1 investor.

Where does MicroLink Devices rank among its competitors?

MicroLink Devices ranks 37th amongst 216 active competitors, of which 29 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was SweGaN, which secured $14M in Aug, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of MicroLink Devices?

MicroLink Devices' top competitors include Rocket Lab, DcubeD and mPower Technologies. Among them, SweGaN secured the most recent funding round in August, 2026.

MicroLink Devices - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

MicroLink Devices provides compound semiconductor solutions for metalorganic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD). Products include proprietary epitaxial lift-off technology for GaAs-based solar cells; and InGaP epitaxial wafers for cellular, WLAN, and RF devices. Additionally, the company provides engineering services for US Government organizations including NASA, DARPA, Naval Research, National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL), etc.

Website: mldevices.com
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Founded Year

2000

Location

Chicago, United States

Stage

Funding Raised

Latest Funding Round

Grant (prize money), Sep 27, 2013, $*****

Investors

OSTI & 1 more

Ranked

37^th among 216 active competitors

Employee Count

49 as on Sep 30, 2026

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MicroLink Devices has raised funding over 4 rounds. Its first funding round was on Sep 25, 2009. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on Sep 27, 2013 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. MicroLink Devices has 2 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of MicroLink Devices:

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Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Sep 27, 2013	3533459	Grant (prize money)	7043346	3747233	3657343	3491612
Nov 30, 2010	6224843	Grant (prize money)	9195544	3290470	5114748	National Science Foundation
Sep 28, 2010	1894631	Grant (prize money)	8881773	6188256	3928122	OSTI

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The founders of MicroLink Devices is Matt Kim.

Here are the details of MicroLink Devices' key team members:

Matt Kim: Founder and Vice President of MicroLink Devices.

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MicroLink Devices' employee count trend

MicroLink Devices has 49 employees as of Sep 26. Here is MicroLink Devices's employee count trend over the years:

Employee count trend for MicroLink Devices

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Top competitors of MicroLink Devices include Rocket Lab, DcubeD and mPower Technologies. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of MicroLink Devices, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Rocket Lab 2006, Long Beach (United States), Public	Developer of space systems and launch services	$288M	DCVC, Promus Ventures & 18 others	70/100
2nd	DcubeD 2019, Munich (Germany), Series A	Manufacturer of deployable mechanisms, actuators, antennas, and solar arrays for spacecraft	$4.8M	BayBG Venture Capital, HTGF & 6 others	65/100
3rd	mPower Technologies 2008, Albuquerque (United States), Series B	Manufacturer of solar modules for space applications and related solutions	$56.4M	Razor's Edge Ventures, Cottonwood Technology Fund ... & 5 others	63/100
4th	AAC Clyde Space 2005, Uppsala (Sweden), Public	Provider of diverse space components along with services	-	ESA Phi-Lab, Bonnier Capital & 5 others	62/100
5th	Solestial 2013, Tempe (United States), Acquired	Manufacturer of silicon photovoltaic products designed for space-based solar power	$43.2M	AE Industrial Partners, Airbus Ventures & 10 others	61/100
6th	SweGaN 2014, Linkoping (Sweden), Series B	Manufacturer of custom-made epitaxial wafers	$41M	Mount Wilson Ventures, Atlantic Bridge & 13 others	59/100
7th	Aitech 1983, Los Angeles (United States), Acquired	Manufacturer of diversified satellite components	-	-	58/100
8th	Creotech 2008, Piaseczno (Poland), Funding Raised	Manufacturer of diversified satellite components	-	Duke Capital, Europa	57/100
9th	HexaTech 2001, United States, Series B	Manufacturer of high-quality aluminum nitride substrates for semiconductor devices	$11.6M	Intersouth Partners, H.I.G. Capital & 4 others	55/100
10th	Ananth Technologies 1992, Hyderabad (India), Funding Raised	Manufacturer of mission-critical electronic systems for satellites, launch vehicles, and missiles	-	-	55/100
37th	MicroLink Devices 2000, Chicago (United States), Funding Raised	Compound semiconductor solutions for metalorganic chemical vapor deposition	-	OSTI, National Science Foundation	38/100