Universal Quantum
Building large-scale, modular trapped-ion quantum computing systems for real-world utility-scale applications.
Universal Quantum is a hardware & semiconductors company based in Brighton, GB, founded in 2018. It has raised $99.56 million in disclosed funding. Its latest round was a Series A of €89 million in October 2026.
Overview
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Funding
Total disclosed: $99.6M across 1 round. Computed only from sourced rounds.
| Date | Company | Amount | Stage | Lead | Other investors | Sector | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| €89M | Series A | DCVC, Firgun Ventures | EDBI +10 | Hardware & Semiconductors | 1 |
Led by DCVC, Firgun Ventures · with EDBI, +10
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Questions and answers
What does Universal Quantum do?
Building large-scale, modular trapped-ion quantum computing systems for real-world utility-scale applications.
How much has Universal Quantum raised?
Universal Quantum has raised $99.56 million in disclosed funding across 1 round tracked by OSH.
Who has invested in Universal Quantum?
Investors in Universal Quantum include DCVC, Firgun Ventures, EDBI, Artal, Integral GlobalTech and 8 more.
When and where was Universal Quantum founded?
Universal Quantum was founded in 2018 and is based in Brighton, GB.
Timeline
Founded
Sources
- 1.Universal Quantum secures UK’s largest quantum Series A with €89 million to scale modular quantum computers — EU-Startups, Oct 8, 2026