KD Attends the Chips Venture Forum 2026 Final Round as a Finalist

2026-11-13 · KD

KD was among the 21 finalists selected for the Chips Venture Forum 2026, whose final round took place on November 11 in Munich, Germany, as part of SEMICON Europa. The event brought together some of Europe’s most promising semiconductor startups, specialized investors, industry leaders and institutional representatives, providing a platform to showcase innovative technologies and explore investment and growth opportunities across the European semiconductor ecosystem.

The final followed a competitive selection process that included an initial round in Bordeaux on October 21–22, where 62 startups were selected to engage with investors. KD was chosen to participate in the final pitch sessions under the Connected Edge & Energy Autonomy category. This recognition offered the company an opportunity to present its technology and business vision to an international audience of investors and industry stakeholders, while strengthening its visibility within Europe’s semiconductor landscape.

Juan María Díaz-Fraile del Monte, Financial Manager at KD, represented the company at the Munich final. He highlighted the exceptional quality of both the participating startups and the investors attending the event, as well as the value of bringing together innovative companies and potential financial and industrial partners. The forum provided an excellent environment for exchanging perspectives, building connections and exploring opportunities to support the growth of Europe’s semiconductor industry.

KD would like to express its appreciation to BLUMORPHO, particularly Régis Hamelin and Radia Lahlou, for their commitment to initiatives that foster innovation, investment and collaboration across the European semiconductor ecosystem. The Chips Venture Forum is operated by BLUMORPHO with the support of the European Commission, within the aCCCess programme and the European Innovation Council (EIC), with EuroCDP – EU Chips Design Platform joining the 2026 edition as a partner. Initiatives such as this play an important role in connecting European technological innovation with the investment and industrial opportunities needed to scale.

About KD

KD is a Spanish semiconductor company leading the market for high-speed data transmission through optical fiber in challenging environments. For 15 years, the company has been reinventing the way optical communications are made to make them robust and affordable enough for the automotive, consumer and industrial markets.