May 2025

Insider Brief Quantinuum and Al Rabban Capital have launched a Qatari-incorporated joint venture to accelerate quantum computing adoption in Qatar and the broader Gulf region. The partnership will provide access to Quantinuum’s technology, co-develop applications in sectors like energy and healthcare, and train regional quantum talent. The venture reflects strategic Read more…

Insider Brief Quantinuum and Al Rabban Capital finalized a $1 billion joint venture to invest in quantum technologies and workforce development in the United States, marking one of the largest quantum deals to date. The agreement is part of a broader $243.5 billion package of commercial deals between the U.S. Read more…

Insider Brief Keyfactor has acquired InfoSec Global and CipherInsights to further expand cryptographic posture management and quantum readiness. The acquisitions enable Keyfactor to deliver deep cryptographic asset discovery, real-time risk monitoring, and seamless transition to quantum-safe standards. Key capabilities include AgileSec Analytics for deep cryptographic visibility, AgileSec Agility for managing Read more…

Insider Brief Experts on an a16z podcast warn that while the threat of a cryptographically relevant quantum computer is real, the lack of commercial demand is dampening acceleration on the technology. Without strong business incentives, the development of large-scale quantum systems may take decades, despite the irreversible risks posed by Read more…

Insider Brief: The EU and Japan signed a Letter of Intent on 13 May 2025 to strengthen cooperation in quantum science and technology, aligning with broader goals under the EU-Japan Digital Partnership. The agreement establishes joint funding mechanisms (Horizon Europe and Japan’s SIP) and supports reciprocal participation in quantum research Read more…

Insider Brief SilQ Connect has raised pre-seed funding from Quantonation, Quantacet, and QV Studio to accelerate the development of modular, distributed quantum computing systems. The company is developing microwave-optical quantum interconnects to enable quantum computers to communicate at scale, solving a key infrastructure challenge in the field. The investment highlights Read more…

Insider Brief QuEra Computing is advancing two of the six final projects in Wellcome Leap’s Quantum for Bio Challenge, highlighting its growing role in applying quantum computing to healthcare and drug discovery. The projects—one led by the University of Nottingham with Phasecraft and another by Harvard and MIT—aim to accelerate Read more…

Insider Brief Rigetti posted a $42.6 million net profit in Q1 2025, driven by one-time non-cash gains, despite recording a $21.6 million operating loss as it invests in scaling quantum technology. The company generated just $1.5 million in revenue for the quarter while expanding government-backed research partnerships in the U.S. Read more…

Insider Brief Pasqal has partnered with Google Cloud to offer its neutral-atom quantum processing unit (QPU) via the Google Cloud Marketplace, expanding access to advanced quantum computing capabilities. The collaboration enables organizations using Google Cloud to run calculations on Pasqal’s 100-qubit QPU through the Pasqal Cloud platform, benefiting from a Read more…

Insider Brief Australian quantum computing company Diraq has signed a letter of intent to join the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), positioning itself as a future tenant through the Park’s On-Ramp program. Diraq, a performer in DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative and partner with Fermilab on DOE’s Quandarum project, aims Read more…