Haiqu recognized by Sifted as an emerging top quantum computing startup

Sifted asked investors in the field who they think is the next big thing in quantum computing.

European quantum startups are on the rise. Last year, while many VC-backed companies in the region were struggling to raise funds, Europe’s quantum startups actually saw investments grow by 3% to reach $781m — more than three times the amount raised in the sector in North America ($240m).

It also made Europe the only region to see funding for quantum startups increase, while investments in North America dropped by 80%, and by 17% in Asia-Pacific.

With strong support from governments — the UK has committed $4.3bn to quantum technologies, while Germany has pledged over $3.7bn — and burgeoning interest from VCs, Europe’s quantum scene is growing steadily. 

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