Quantum Computing Software Leader Classiq Raises over $200 Million in Funding
Classiq, a global leader in quantum computing software, recently announced the completion of a strategic financing round, receiving tens of millions of dollars in investment. The institutions participating in this round of financing include AMD Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures IonQ， And major financial institutions such as Korea Future Asset Capital, LeumiTech77, and Quantum Eretz. This financing brings Classiq’s total cumulative financing to over 200 million US dollars, fully reflecting investors’ high recognition of its leadership position in the field of quantum software.
Nir Minerbi, CEO and co-founder of Classiq, said, “This investment reflects the trust from the company shaping the future of computing. As quantum hardware continues to mature, the demand for scalable and efficient software becomes more critical. Our newly launched artificial intelligence encoding capabilities once again prove that we are making quantum software easier to use than ever before. These new strategic investors share a common vision with us to make quantum computing practical, accessible, and ready for enterprise applications.”
Strategic investors are optimistic about the development prospects
Sagi Paz, head of AMD Ventures, explained the investment logic: “Our investment in Classiq reflects our focus on advancing the future of heterogeneous computing. We believe that advanced quantum software will play a crucial role in achieving seamless integration of quantum and classical high-performance computing systems, and look forward to collaborating with Classiq to further strengthen the software ecosystem supporting this integration.”
Boaz Peer, Senior Investment Director of Qualcomm Israel and Managing Director of Qualcomm Ventures Israel and Europe, said, “With the development of quantum technology, the software layer is crucial for cross industry innovation scaling. Classiq’s platform aligns with our vision of achieving intelligent edge and cloud systems, and we are pleased to support their efforts to make quantum development easier to use, portable, and optimized for diverse workloads.”
Jordan Shapiro, President and General Manager of IonQ Quantum Networks, Sensing, and Security Business, pointed out that while IonQ quantum computers continue to lead the industry with each generation of products, the role of quantum software in building breakthrough applications is becoming increasingly important. Our investment and collaboration with Classiq enables us to work with clients to build cutting-edge applications, simplify complex quantum algorithms into practical enterprise level solutions, and maximize the impact of our record breaking hardware.”
Expand global layout and partnership
Jinwoo Lee, Senior Manager of Future Asset Capital Venture Capital in South Korea, commented, “In South Korea, the momentum of quantum technology development is accelerating, and software is crucial for translating research into practical applications. We are pleased to participate in Classiq’s development journey and believe that its platform can significantly simplify the design and execution of quantum algorithms, driving faster and wider adoption throughout the entire ecosystem.”
Classiq will continue to leverage its expansion momentum, expand its global market promotion layout, and strengthen cooperation with major private and public institutions, while expanding support and delivery organizations based on growing demand. As the preferred software platform for utilizing quantum computing capabilities, Classiq integrates rapid training, onboarding, and expansion for new teams, advanced implementation and optimization for experts, and tight integration with quantum hardware leaders, cloud providers, and high-performance computing environments. This method supports numerous organizations to shift from quantum experimentation to practical implementation and value creation.
Based on collaborations with technology leaders such as NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services, as well as clients such as BMW, Comcast, Rolls Royce, and SoftBank, Classiq is establishing its position as a practical and scalable foundation for quantum computing software, bridging algorithm design, software optimization, and deployment on the world’s most advanced computing infrastructure.