QuantWare raises €152 million for quantum processor facility
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 5
QuantWare raises €152 million for quantum processor facility
2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 5
Intel Capital and Dutch investor Forward.one led the round, with IQT, ETF Partners and other Dutch funds joining the financing announced on Tuesday.
The Dutch startup said the money will fund a production site for quantum computing processors, expanding manufacturing capacity as demand for quantum chips grows.
Earlier on Tuesday, QuantWare also unveiled its VIO-40K architecture, which it says supports up to 10,000 qubits and underpins plans to scale open quantum chip production.
Can QuantWare deliver its code-breaking 10,000-qubit chip before the quantum threat becomes a reality?
Can a 'quantum TSMC' succeed while giants like Google and IBM pursue closed, full-stack systems?
As quantum hardware becomes a strategic asset, how can QuantWare secure its supply chain from geopolitical risks?
QuantWare’s VIO-40K Unveiled: Revolutionizing Quantum Computing with 10,000 Qubits and Mass Production
Overview
In 2026, QuantWare secured $178 million in funding to boost Europe's quantum computing efforts and enable mass production of its breakthrough VIO-40K architecture. This 3D chiplet-based design overcomes previous scaling limits, supporting up to 10,000 qubits with greater efficiency and integrating NVIDIA technology for seamless quantum-classical computing. The new Kilofab facility in Delft will increase production capacity twentyfold, allowing the first VIO-40K processors to ship by 2028. Alongside the Contralto-A processor advancing error correction, QuantWare's open Quantum Open Architecture fosters industry collaboration and innovation. These developments pave the way for near-term quantum applications in materials science, chemistry, and optimization, while addressing challenges toward fault-tolerant quantum computing.