Organization · Venture Capital
Quantonation
Quantonation is an early-stage venture capital fund focused on deep technologies, particularly quantum technologies. Based in Paris and Boston, it invests globally in startups leveraging advances in physics and computing.
Overview
What Quantonation does
What Quantonation is
Quantonation is an early-stage venture capital fund focused on deep technologies, particularly quantum technologies. Based in Paris and Boston, it invests globally in startups leveraging advances in physics and computing.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2019
- Approximate age
- About 7 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- March 7, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
Quantonation as a funder
Investment thesis
Quantonation is the first and largest early-stage VC dedicated to quantum technologies and deep physics, targeting startups that leverage scientific advancements in various sectors.
Focus narrative
Quantonation invests globally in deep technologies, specifically in quantum technologies and deep physics. The fund provides initial investments ranging from pre-seed to Series A and supports companies through to Series B. Their investment thesis is centered on leveraging scientific advancements in various sectors, including energy, transportation, finance, healthcare, and aerospace.
Value beyond capital
Quantonation adds value to its portfolio companies by providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and access to a network of industry experts and partners. The fund's focus on deep technologies allows it to offer specialized support tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities within the quantum technology sector.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $500,000–$2,000,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Series A · Series B
- Regions
- Asia · Europe · Global · North America
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 8
Portfolio context
Pasqal: Specializes in quantum processors using ordered neutral atoms in 2D and 3D arrays. Diraq: Focuses on silicon-based quantum processors, originating as a spin-off from the University of New South Wales. Qblox: Develops scalable and modular control stacks for quantum computers, emerging from research at Delft University of Technology. ORCA Computing: A spin-out from the University of Oxford, specializing in full-stack photonic quantum computers. Quandela: Focuses on modular and customizable quantum computers, originating from the Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. CryptoNext Security: Specializes in post-quantum cryptography solutions. Pioniq Technologies: Develops sustainable, solid-state energy storage solutions. Kipu Quantum: Works on application-specific quantum algorithms for near-term quantum hardware.
Common questions
What to know about Quantonation
Upseed classifies Quantonation under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
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Last reviewed
March 7, 2026
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