Quantum Brilliance (QB), a developer of room-temperature diamond quantum devices, has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round. The investment will support the creation of a quantum diamond foundry, co-development of quantum sensing prototypes, advancement of proprietary IP with semiconductor partners, and fulfillment of current technology delivery commitments.
The round includes participation from international deep tech and semiconductor investors, including Main Sequence, In-Q-Tel (IQT), and Intervalley Ventures. Additional support came from Australian sovereign wealth funds National Reconstruction Fund Corporation and Breakthrough Victoria, along with Alium Capital Management, Investible, and Jelix Ventures.
“Diamond quantum technology holds immense promise for developing compact and ruggedized quantum sensors and accelerators,” said Nat Puffer, Managing Director at IQT. “We believe this technology will play a pivotal role in addressing strategic challenges across industries and critical national priorities.”
“We are excited to support Quantum Brilliance’s mission to deliver quantum devices across applications at scale,” said Bill Bartee, Managing Partner at Main Sequence. “Their technical breakthroughs and strategic partnerships position them to deliver groundbreaking quantum products in the near future.”
Quantum diamonds are designed for use across quantum computing, sensing, and networking. Their compact size, room-temperature operation, and energy efficiency enable mass deployment and integration into existing infrastructure, including in harsh or remote environments.
“This funding represents a significant step forward for QB as we advance the design, performance, and manufacturability of diamond quantum devices,” said Quantum Brilliance CEO Mark Luo.
“We are excited to support Quantum Brilliance’s value chain strategy in Japan through our extensive network,” said Simon Wright, Managing Partner at InterValley Ventures. “Their innovative approach and focus on industrial partnerships align perfectly with the growing urgency in the semiconductor and quantum race.”
Quantum Brilliance has also recently partnered with Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The company’s room-temperature quantum accelerators will be installed alongside high-performance computing systems. The company’s quantum accelerators are engineered for integration into AI factories and distributed compute platforms with reduced energy requirements.
Separately, Quantum Brilliance was awarded a multi-million dollar contract from Germany’s cybersecurity agency to deliver what it describes as the world’s first mobile quantum computer. A mobile platform allows for highly complex quantum calculations to be performed on-site, rather than through centralized data centers or cloud access, offering secure and portable computing for field applications.
About Quantum Brilliance
Quantum Brilliance, founded in Australia in 2019 and grown out of research conducted at the Australian National University, is a global leader in diamond-based quantum technology. QB specialises in the design, fabrication, and manufacturing of small, ruggedized diamond quantum devices that operate at room temperature. As a full-stack hardware and software company, with operations in Australia and Germany, QB’s mission is to enable the mass deployment of quantum technology, facilitating its integration into everyday devices and high-performance computing systems. QB has attracted world-leading scientific and commercial talent in Australia and Europe. Its international partnerships extend into North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific, and include governments, supercomputing centers, research organizations, and industry partners.
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