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June 9, 2025

UK quantum startup Oxford Ionics acquired by IonQ in $1.1bn deal

The University of Oxford spinout’s investors include Oxford Science Enterprises, 2xN and Hermann Hauser

Tom Nugent

2 min read

UK quantum startup Oxford Ionics has been acquired by US quantum company IonQ in a deal worth $1.1bn. 

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