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Photonic

Semiconductors · Burnaby, Canada · Founded 2016

Scalable, distributed quantum computing and networking systems using photonically linked silicon spin qubits for advanced computational tasks MoreLess

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. Keywords: quantum computing, silicon qubits, telecom networking, scalable manufacturing, intellectual property, quantum hardware, quantum software, research organizations, technology companies, breakthrough technology.

Company overview

Photonic company information

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Status
Operational
Founded
2016
Headquarters
Burnaby, Canada
Employees
192
Open positions
8
Dealroom signal
84.3
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Valuation & funding

Photonic funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
LATE VCOther financing Jan 2026 $202M $2B Royal Bank of Canada · Export Development Canada · BCI Finance · Mubadala Capital
GRANTOther financing Dec 2025 $17M Undisclosed
GRANTOther financing Aug 2025 $733K Canadian Department of National Defence
GROWTH EQUITY VCOther financing Nov 2023 $100M Amadeus Capital Partners · Microsoft · National Security Strategic Investment Fund · Inovia Capital
SERIES COther financing Jun 2021 $7.3M $29M British Columbia Investment Management
SPINOUTOther financing Jan 2016 Simon Fraser University
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Growth signals

Photonic website traffic

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.

Latest monthly visits24K 3-month web change+14.3% 1-year team growth+7.9%
Monthly website visits67 observations · Dec 2020–Jul 2026
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Comparisons

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Talent graph

Photonic's talent

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Team profiled 10 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 6 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Investors

16 investors on Photonic's cap table

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Seed 1 investor entered at this stage
Canadian Department of National Defence
Series B+ 14 investors entered at this stage
British Columbia Investment Management
Amadeus Capital Partners
Microsoft
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 1 additional known investor
Simon Fraser University

Global footprint

Where Photonic has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
9 countries with
team presence
🇨🇦 Canada80.9%
🇺🇸 United States11%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom2.9%
🇩🇪 Germany1.5%
🇮🇳 India0.7%
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In the news

Latest news about Photonic

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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about Photonic

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