UQ
Universal Quantum
United Kingdom · Hardware
Modular trapped-ion quantum computers built by connecting small quantum chips.
Product
Universal Quantum develops quantum computers by linking chips containing trapped-ion qubits. Its modular architecture is designed to expand the number of usable qubits by connecting repeatable hardware units, creating a path towards larger systems with error correction.
The University of Sussex spinout develops the chips, interconnects and control systems required for that approach. Founded by Sebastian Weidt and Winfried Hensinger, it works with scientific and government customers, including the German Aerospace Center, and is expanding research and development internationally.
Funding history
1 round · 1 with disclosed amounts| Announced | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series A | >$100M | DCVC — LeadFirgun Ventures — LeadArtal Group — ParticipantDavid Baszucki — ParticipantEDBI — ParticipantEdenBase — ParticipantEigenstate Holdings — ParticipantFull Disclosure — ParticipantHostplus Superannuation Fund — ParticipantIAG Capital Partners — ParticipantIntegral GlobalTech Partners — ParticipantMain Sequence — ParticipantNauta Capital — ParticipantNGS Super — ParticipantSiteGround Capital — ParticipantThe Venture Collective — Participant |