About
Quantcore is a UK quantum hardware startup founded in August 2025 as a University of Glasgow spinout, the only UK company manufacturing niobium-based superconducting quantum components, which enable higher-temperature operation than conventional aluminum-based alternatives. The company raised £2.5M seed funding in early 2026 from PXN Ventures and Blackfinch, and plans to grow from 4 to 12 employees within 18 months. Quantcore targets quantum sensors and processors, capitalizing on niobium's superior superconducting properties to lower cryogenic cooling requirements.
Quantum Specifications
| Quantum Focus | hardware |
Backed By
Lakestar
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Pxn Ventures
Blackfinch Ventures
Quantum Exponential
Quantum Coast Capital
Type One Ventures
Scottish Enterprise
Application Areas
Fault tolerant computingQuantum processors
Frequently Asked Questions
Quantcore is a UK quantum hardware startup founded in August 2025 as a University of Glasgow spinout, the only UK company manufacturing niobium-based superconducting quantum components, which enable higher-temperature operation than conventional aluminum-based alternatives. The company raised £2.5M seed funding in early 2026 from PXN Ventures and Blackfinch, and plans to grow from 4 to 12 employees within 18 months. Quantcore targets quantum sensors and processors, capitalizing on niobium's s...
Quantcore is headquartered in London, UK.
Quantcore was founded in 2025.
Quantcore works with Superconducting quantum technology.
Quantcore operates in the following sectors: quantum hardware, superconducting qubits, quantum processors.
Quantcore has raised £2.5M+ in total disclosed funding.
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