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