Universal Quantum is a Trapped-Ion Qubits company founded in 2018 and based in Brighton, United Kingdom. It has raised $4.7M in total funding, most recently a Seed in 2020.
| Date | Stage | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2020 | Seed | $4.7M | — | Hoxton Ventures |
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Scalable microwave-driven trapped-ion quantum computing system built around a modular silicon ion-trap chip architecture where multiple chips operate in a shared extreme high vacuum (XHV) environment. Each chip contains logic, memory, and ion-transport zones connected via UQConnect—a proprietary electronic interconnect enabling high-fidelity inter-module ion shuttling without laser beams. Includes the first commercial ASIC chip for trapped-ion control; delivered to the German Aerospace Center (DLR) under a €67M government contract.
Proprietary electronic interconnect system enabling physical ion transport between modular silicon trap chips with high fidelity, eliminating the need for photonic links to scale trapped-ion systems. Paired with UQLogic (microwave control) to realize the company's blueprint for million-qubit quantum computers through interconnection of smaller ion-trap modules. Forms the foundation of Universal Quantum's scalability strategy, with a UK-Germany supply chain MOU signed with Atlas Copco in December 2025 to develop compatible vacuum systems.
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