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April 18, 2025

10 quantum computing startups to watch, according to VCs

Funding for quantum startups is on the rise again — these are the startups VCs are looking at

After a dip in 2023, investments into quantum startups worldwide reached new heights in 2024 — reflecting a maturing sector and a move from research to commercialisation for a number of companies.  

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Etienne Moreau, partner, Supernova Invest
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Daphné Leprince-Ringuet

Daphné Leprince-Ringuet is a senior reporter for Sifted, based in Paris. She covers French tech and writes Sifted's AI and Deeptech newsletter . You can find her on X and LinkedIn

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