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Universal Quantum Secures $100M for Quantum Computing Expansion

Universal Quantum Secures $100M for Quantum Computing Expansion

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ThreatCluster •October 9, 2026 at 19:35 UTC
  • •Universal Quantum raised $100 million in Series A funding, the largest for a UK quantum firm.
  • •The funding will support global expansion and development of modular quantum technology.
  • •Universal Quantum aims to deliver utility-scale quantum computing solutions.

Universal Quantum, a UK-based quantum computing startup, has raised over $100 million in Series A funding, marking the largest Series A for a UK quantum firm. The funding will facilitate global expansion into markets such as Singapore, the US, Japan, and Germany, and support the development of their modular technology aimed at achieving fault-tolerant quantum computing. The funding round was co-led by DCVC and Firgun Ventures, with participation from various investors including Roblox founder Dave Baszucki. Universal Quantum was founded in 2018 by professors Sebastian Weidt and Winfried Hensinger from the University of Sussex, who previously co-authored a blueprint for large-scale trapped-ion quantum computers in 2017. The company aims to deliver utility-scale quantum computing and has established its first R&D center outside Europe in Singapore. The funding will also support their existing contracts, including a $77 million deal with the German Aerospace Centre.

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2026-10-08
Universal Quantum raises $100 million
The funding round is the largest Series A for a UK quantum company, aimed at global expansion and technology development.
Electronicsweekly
2026-10-08
Funding round co-led by DCVC and Firgun Ventures
The round included participation from various investors, including Roblox CEO Dave Baszucki.
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What will the funding be used for?
The funding will be used for global expansion, development of modular technology, and commercialisation of quantum computing products.
Who are the key investors in this funding round?
The funding round was co-led by DCVC and Firgun Ventures, with participation from several other investors including Dave Baszucki.
What is Universal Quantum's main technology focus?
Universal Quantum focuses on developing large-scale trapped-ion quantum computers aimed at achieving fault-tolerant quantum computing.