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May 11, 2026

SPACs and megarounds: What's going on in European quantum?

Quantum computing is maturing, and investor interest in European startups in the space is higher than ever


Quantum computing is maturing, after long being considered a niche market relying on a yet-to-be-proven technology

Europe’s quantum startups are having a moment. 

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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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