Oxford Quantum Circuits secures £78.8m Series B funding led by SBI Investment
SBI Investment led the Series B round to support the international rollout of OQC quantum platforms.
Oxford Quantum Circuits develops quantum computing platforms and provides compute-as-a-service to global businesses. The company delivers enterprise-ready quantum technology designed to solve complex scientific and commercial challenges.
Oxford Quantum Circuits has secured £78.8m in Series B funding led by SBI Investment, marking the largest Series B round in the UK quantum computing sector to date. The capital will support advanced research and development alongside the international rollout of next-generation quantum platforms featuring hundreds of qubits.
The financing coincides with the public availability of OQC Toshiko, the firm's flagship enterprise-ready quantum computing platform. The raise also incorporates participation from both new backers and existing investors including Oxford Science Enterprises, University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners, Lansdowne Partners, and Oxford Investment Consultants.
The transaction reinforces the position of the UK as a prominent international hub for quantum technology development. Oxford Quantum Circuits intends to utilise the backing to extend its operational footprint and bring secure quantum computing capabilities closer to commercial organisations worldwide.
From the founder
"To solve the world's most pressing challenges – from climate change to accelerated drug discovery – we need to put quantum computers in the hands of humanity and at the fingertips of our most brilliant minds. We're proud to be pioneering enterprise ready quantum with our customers, partners and investors."
Ilana Wisby
Chief Executive Officer at Oxford Quantum Circuits
Investor perspective
"Quantum computing is a game changer for financial services and many other sectors, unlocking unprecedented power, speed and accuracy that will redefine the industrial landscape. As Japan's premier venture capital firm, SBI Investment is proud to lead a £78.8m ($100m) Series B round of OQC, a global leader in quantum computing."
Yoshitaka Kitao
Representative Director, Chairman, President & CEO, SBI Investment
Use of funds
- 01Fund research and development
- 02Expand into international markets
Investors
Yoshitaka Kitao
SBI Investment
Oxford Science Enterprises
University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners
Lansdowne Partners
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About the company
Oxford Quantum Circuits
Oxford Quantum Circuits builds enterprise-ready quantum computing platforms.