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Arq secures $1.4M pre-seed funding to develop quantum internet technology, led by Ground State Ventures.

PUBLIC · ARQJul 16, 2026

Amount Raised

$1.4 Million

Round Type

Pre-Seed

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Investors

Big Sur VenturesGround State Ventures

Description

Arq, a UK quantum technology startup, has raised $1.4 million in a pre-seed funding round to enhance its quantum communication technology. The funding, led by Ground State Ventures, aims to establish a cutting-edge laboratory and advance the next generation of quantum memory devices. Co-founder Emanuele Distante emphasized the importance of this technology in scaling quantum networks beyond current capabilities. The investment will support the company's focus on improving the reliability and reproducibility of their innovations.

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Company Information

Company

Arq

Location

8051 E. Maplewood Ave. Suite 210

Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States

About

Arq (NASDAQ: ARQ) is a diversified, environmental technology company with products that enable a cleaner and safer planet while actively reducing our environmental impact. As the only vertically integrated producer of activated carbon products in North America, we deliver a reliable domestic supply of innovative, hard-to-source, high-demand products. We apply our extensive expertise to develop groundbreaking solutions to remove harmful chemicals and pollutants from water, land and air.

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