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Photonic
Scalable, distributed quantum computing and networking systems using photonically linked silicon spin qubits for advanced computational tasks
About Photonic
Photonic Inc is at the forefront of quantum computing innovation, specializing in the development of next-generation quantum technologies using silicon. The company has achieved breakthrough results that challenge conventional assumptions in the field, particularly with silicon spin qubits. These advancements have led to record-setting qubit performance, enhanced telecom networking capabilities, and scalable manufacturing processes. Photonic Inc serves a diverse range of clients, including academic institutions, research organizations, and technology companies that are developing applications for quantum computing. Operating in the rapidly evolving quantum computing market, Photonic Inc employs a business model centered around the creation and licensing of quantum intellectual property, as well as the sale of quantum computing hardware and software solutions. The company generates revenue through these channels, leveraging its cutting-edge technology to provide solutions for previously intractable problems.
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Burnaby, Canada
- Employees
- 192
- Open positions
- 8
- Dealroom signal
- 84.3/100
- Sector
- Semiconductors, Quantum Computing, Spinout, Verified Unicorns and $1B Exits, Semiconductor Designers and Manufacturers, Quantum Computers and Processors, Quantum Photonic Chips and Processors, Photonics Tech, Silicon Photonics, Woman Founder
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VCOther financing | Jan 2026 | $202M | $2B | Royal Bank of Canada · Export Development Canada · BCI Finance · Mubadala Capital | ↗ |
| GRANTOther financing | Dec 2025 | $17M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Photonic is 24K monthly website visits, up 14.3% over the last three months. Photonic's team grew 7.9% over the past year.
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Investors
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Seed1 investor entered at this stage
Canadian Department of National Defence
Series B and later14 investors entered at this stage
British Columbia Investment Management
Amadeus Capital PartnersMicrosoft
National Security Strategic Investment Fund
Inovia Capital
Planet First Partners
Royal Bank of Canada
Export Development Canada
BCI Finance
Mubadala Capital
Bell Ventures
Business Development Bank of Canada
Telus
Firgun Ventures
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Simon Fraser University
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