The quantum race has a control problem; Quantum Machines has raised $280 million to tackle it

Quantum Machines sits between fragile quantum processors and the software trying to use them, supplying the control layer needed to run experiments at scale; a $170 million Series C brought total funding to $280 million as the quantum race gathers pace

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Quantum computers promise to tackle classes of problems that are difficult for conventional machines, but useful systems require precise control over fragile quantum processors. 
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'The quantum race has a control problem'
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Quantum Machines builds quantum control hardware and software that lets researchers and companies orchestrate quantum experiments and connect quantum processors with classical computing infrastructure.
CEO Dr. Itamar Sivan 
(Photo: Courtesy of Quantum Machines)
Founded in 2018 by physicists Dr. Itamar Sivan, Dr. Yonatan Cohen and Dr. Nissim Ofek, the company announced a $170 million Series C in February 2025 led by PSG Equity, with participation from Intel Capital, Red Dot Capital Partners and existing investors, bringing total funding to $280 million.  Quantum Machines said at the time that its customer base exceeded 50% of companies developing quantum computers.

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