Q.ANT Raises €62 Million in Series A Funding to Scale its Photonic Processing System for AI Computing.
Amount Raised
€62 Million
Round Type
Series A
StuttgartEnergyArtificial IntelligenceRenewable EnergyInvestors
Description
Q.ANT, a leader in photonic processing, has raised €62 million in Series A funding to accelerate commercialization of its energy-efficient photonic processors. Co-led by Cherry Ventures, UVC Partners, and imec.xpand, this round aims to enhance performance for AI and high-performance computing. This investment marks a significant moment for deep tech in Europe. With its innovative approach, Q.ANT transforms traditional computing, addressing the increasing demands for efficient energy use.
Quick answer
Q.ANT raised €62 Million in a Series A round, dated July 17, 2025. Investors: L Bank, Verve Ventures, Grazia Equity, Exf Alpha Of Venionaire Capital, LEA Partners, Onsight Ventures, Trumpf and Cherry Ventures. Q.ANT is based in Stuttgart, Baden Württemberg, Germany.
- How much did Q.ANT raise?
- Q.ANT raised €62 Million in a Series A round on July 17, 2025.
- Who invested in Q.ANT?
- L Bank, Verve Ventures, Grazia Equity, Exf Alpha Of Venionaire Capital, LEA Partners, Onsight Ventures, Trumpf and Cherry Ventures are named as investors in this round.
- What does Q.ANT do?
- Q.ANT is a photonic deep-tech scale-up developing photonic processing solutions that compute natively with light and deliver a scalable alternative to transistor-based systems.
- Where is Q.ANT based and how big is it?
- Q.ANT is based in Stuttgart, Baden Württemberg, Germany. Fundz records about 58 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at Q.ANT?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at Q.ANT. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
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