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Oxford Quantum Circuits

Quantum computer developer

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21-100 employees
  • B2B
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Manufacturing
  • Deep Tech
Shinfield, UK

Company mission

To put quantum in the hands of humanity, empowering customers to discover new commercial and scientific frontiers.

Our take

Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) tackles the limitations of traditional computing by accelerating quantum computing. Recognising quantum's potential to address complex challenges in climate change and drug discovery, the company's Quantum Compute-as-a-Service (QCaaS) model aims to usher in a new era of technological breakthroughs.

The company has already secured a leg-up in the field with a $100M Series B funding round, which marks the largest Series B in quantum computing in the UK, and will enable OQC to intensify its research and development. Reportedly, the company is poised to bring forth next-generation quantum platforms that will use hundreds of qubits, advancing that bit further towards the ultimate potential of quantum computers.

For now, OQC has unveiled "OQC Toshiko", the world's first enterprise-ready quantum computing platform. This 32-qubit platform - deployed to commercial data centers - targets industries dealing with sensitive data, such as finance, pharmaceuticals, energy, defense, and government. With this, OQC positions itself to redefine computing paradigms and contribute to solving some of the world's most pressing challenges.

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Benefits

  • 25 days holiday
  • Gym and wellness benefits
  • Hybrid working
  • Private medical insurance
  • Group life and group income protection
  • EAP cash plan
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Pension
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)

Nov 2023

$100m

SERIES B

Feb 2023

$1.2m

EARLY VC

Total funding: $150.4m

This company has top investors

Leadership

Ilana Wisby

(Founding CEO)

Gained a PhD in Quantum Physics from Royal Holloway, University of London.

Peter Leek

(Founder)

World-leading research group leader with nearly 15 years of experience in Superconducting Quantum Circuit Research.