Core Point
Quobly raised €115M from Bpifrance, SEALSQ, and STMicroelectronics, preserving its independence while accelerating the industrialization of its quantum computing technology—cementing Europe's sovereign quantum hardware ambitions.
Key Players
- Quobly — Quantum computing startup developing silicon-based quantum processors, Grenoble, France.
- Bpifrance — French public investment bank, France.
- SEALSQ — Semiconductor and post-quantum security company, Geneva, Switzerland.
- STMicroelectronics — Global semiconductor manufacturer, Geneva, Switzerland.
Industry Impact
- Computing/AI: High — Secures European independence in quantum hardware, critical for future computing.
- ICT: Medium — Strengthens supply chain resilience for quantum-enabled telecommunications and cybersecurity.
Tracking
Strongly track — This funding round anchors Europe’s quantum ecosystem, with STMicro providing manufacturing scale and SEALSQ bridging to post-quantum security markets.