ID Quantique

ID Quantique (IDQ) is a Swiss quantum cybersecurity pioneer founded in 2001 as a University of Geneva spinoff that became the world leader in quantum key distribution (QKD) and quantum-safe security solutions, achieving multiple world firsts including the first commercial QKD system deployment in 2004 and breaking distance records with 307km QKD demonstrations, offering comprehensive quantum-safe products including the Cerberis XG and Clavis XG QKD systems serving governments, enterprises, and research institutions across 60+ countries with quantum cryptography solutions that provide forward security resilient against both classical and quantum computer attacks.

Qnami

Qnami is a Swiss quantum sensing company founded in 2016 that develops quantum sensing and microscopy systems using nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond for ultra-precise magnetic field measurements, providing quantum sensors and scanning probe microscopes that enable researchers and industries to perform nanoscale imaging and sensing applications in materials science, life sciences, and nanotechnology with unprecedented sensitivity and resolution for magnetic field detection, temperature sensing, and quantum state characterization.

QuantumBasel

QuantumBasel is a Swiss quantum computing hub and innovation center established in 2022 that brings together quantum technology companies, research institutions, and industry partners to accelerate quantum computing development and commercialization in Switzerland, providing collaborative workspace, business development support, and technology transfer services for quantum startups and established companies, fostering Switzerland’s quantum ecosystem through networking events, technical workshops, and partnership facilitation while supporting the growth of quantum technologies in finance, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and other industries where Swiss companies seek quantum advantages in optimization, simulation, and machine learning applications.

Roche

Roche explores quantum computing applications for pharmaceutical research and drug discovery, investigating quantum algorithms for molecular simulation, protein folding prediction, and drug-target interaction modeling that could accelerate the development of new medicines and personalized therapies, collaborating with quantum computing companies and research institutions to leverage quantum advantages in computational chemistry, clinical trial optimization, and biomarker discovery, exploring how quantum machine learning and quantum simulation could enhance pharmaceutical research capabilities and reduce drug development timelines while improving therapeutic outcomes for patients across oncology, immunology, and other therapeutic areas.

Terra Quantum

Terra Quantum provides quantum-as-a-service solutions and develops quantum algorithms for enterprise applications, offering cloud-based access to quantum computing resources and consulting services to help organizations leverage quantum technologies for solving complex optimization, simulation, and machine learning problems across various industries.

Company Information

• Founded: 2019
• Country: Switzerland
• Website: https://terraquantum.swiss
• Categories: quantum software, quantum consulting

Key People

Markus Pflitsch (Founder, CEO), Valerii Vinokur (Chief Science Officer)

Investment Information

• Status: private
• Total Raised: $120M
• Last Valuation: $450M

Recent Funding Rounds

• 2024-06-05: series-b - $75M - Series B funding for quantum algorithms and cloud platform
• 2022-09-20: series-a - $45M - Series A funding round

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ZuriQ

ZuriQ is a Swiss quantum computing company founded in 2020, developing 3D trapped-ion quantum computing architecture that offers improved scalability and connectivity compared to traditional planar ion trap designs. The company emerged from research at ETH Zurich focusing on advanced ion trap technologies for quantum computing applications, developing novel approaches to trapped-ion quantum processors with enhanced qubit connectivity and reduced cross-talk between qubits. ZuriQ’s 3D quantum computing architecture enables more efficient quantum error correction and fault-tolerant quantum computing by providing better geometric arrangements of trapped ions and improved control systems. The company targets applications in quantum simulation, optimization, and quantum algorithms that benefit from the enhanced connectivity and scalability of their 3D trapped-ion quantum computing platform, contributing to Switzerland’s quantum technology ecosystem and European quantum computing initiatives.