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Nanofiber Quantum Technologies, Inc. (NanoQT), a startup in the quantum computing sector, has announced the closing of its first Series A funding round, raising $14 million. This round was led by Phoenix Venture Partners (PVP), with participation from prominent investors such as Brevan Howard Macro Venture Fund and existing partners like WASEDA University Ventures, JAFCO Group, Mirai Creation Fund, and Keio Innovation Initiative.
The funding adds to over $20 million in government grants aimed at research and development in Japan and the United States. NanoQT specializes in the development of nanofiber QED cavity interconnections, an essential component for enhancing the scalability and resilience of quantum processors. According to Masashi Hirose, CEO and co-founder of the company, these interconnections are key to overcoming current limitations in quantum computing.
Dr. Nobi Kambe, managing partner at PVP, highlighted NanoQT’s promising progress, stating that the company is well-positioned to make a significant impact in the realm of quantum computing and networking. Quantum interconnection not only modulates but also expands quantum processors into networked systems that facilitate communication.
NanoQT’s focus is on creating a nanofiber cavity with ultra-low loss, enabling efficient conversion of quantum signals to photonic signals, a crucial advancement in quantum electrodynamics. Its initial product is designed for neutral atom quantum processors (QPUs), considered one of the most promising architectures in this field, although scalability challenges are anticipated in the future.
The resources obtained in this funding round will be allocated to various initiatives, including the demonstration of a distributed quantum computing system, large-scale production of nanofiber interconnections for QPUs, and strengthening engineering and manufacturing capabilities at its operations centers in College Park, Maryland, and Tokyo.
Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with operations in several key cities, NanoQT integrates advanced Japanese engineering with a global business strategy, positioning it at the forefront of quantum computing.
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