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Summary
* Semiconductor scaling is shifting from lithography alone to materials precision and 3D architectures, structurally increasing ALD intensity where ASM is strongest.
* The transition to GAA, backside power delivery, and 2nm-class nodes creates a multi-year growth cycle driven by process complexity rather than wafer volume.
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Notes: Stripe Staying Private Longer = Bad for Public Investors
Summary
* A funding squeeze post-2022 has pushed mid-size scaleups to IPO earlier, redistributing more return to public investors. If this continues, we may see the likes of Snyk push for an IPO sooner than many are anticipating.
* However, most top-tier scaleups like Stripe and SpaceX remain private,