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February 5, 2026

After $655m exit, Silo AI founder unveils new quantum startup

Newly-launched startup Qutwo says it already has €20m in future contracts signed


Mimi Billing

3 min read

Peter Sarlin, cofounder of Silo AI

Since selling Silo AI to AMD for $665m in 2024, Peter Sarlin has been anything but idle.

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Mimi Billing

Mimi Billing is Sifted's Europe editor, based in Stockholm. She covers the Nordics and can be found on X and LinkedIn

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