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Nu Quantum
Developing end-to-end quantum cryptography systems, securing communications within and between cities through urban and satellite free-space optical links
About Nu Quantum
Nu Quantum, founded in 2018, is at the forefront of developing high-performance quantum networking solutions. The company emerged from a decade of research at the Cavendish Laboratory and is backed by world-class investors. Nu Quantum specializes in single photon technologies, which are essential for quantum information processing. These technologies include single photon components, single photon links, and quantum random number generation. The company operates in the quantum technology market, serving clients who require advanced quantum networking capabilities. Nu Quantum's business model revolves around commercializing its strong intellectual property portfolio and leveraging its team of experts to deliver industry-leading solutions. Revenue is generated through the sale of its quantum components and solutions, as well as through strategic collaborations. Keywords: Quantum networking, single photon, quantum information, high performance, Cavendish Laboratory, IP portfolio, quantum components, quantum links, random number generation, industry-leading solutions.
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Employees
- 83
- Open positions
- 1
- Dealroom signal
- 90.3/100
- Industry
- Security
- Sector
- Quantum Computing, Spinout, Cybersecurity, Space Tech, Satellites, Quantum Cryptography, Communication and Connectivity Satellites, Space Upstream
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech, Quantum Technologies
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES AOther financing | Dec 2025 | $60M | $240M | Amadeus Capital Partners · Morpheus Ventures · Ahren Innovation Capital · National Security Strategic Investment Fund | ↗ |
| GRANTOther financing | Apr 2025 | $2.3M | — | UK Research and Innovation | — |
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Latest recorded traffic for Nu Quantum is 8.8K monthly website visits, up 29.4% over the last three months. Nu Quantum's team grew 22.1% over the past year.
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Seed14 investors entered at this stage
Seraphim Space
IQ Capital
Cambridge Enterprise
Amadeus Capital Partners
Martlet
Ahren Innovation Capital
Expeditions Fund
Deeptech Labs
National Security Strategic Investment Fund
Presidio Ventures
Sumitomo
University of Cambridge
7percent Ventures
UK Research and Innovation
Series A5 investors entered at this stage
Morpheus Ventures
Cambridge Enterprise Ventures
National Grid Partners (NGP)
Gresham House Ventures
East X Ventures
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