About
Yaqumo is a Tokyo-based startup developing scalable neutral-atom quantum computers. The first Japanese company backed by Quantonation, Europe's leading deep-tech quantum VC. Received seed extension from Quantonation II FPCI (a $350M quantum-focused fund) in April 2026. Earlier, in August 2025, Yaqumo raised a JPY 700M seed round, and in January 2026 it signed a memorandum of understanding with Singapore's Entropica Labs on fault-tolerant quantum error correction.
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Backed By
Quantonation
Lakestar
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Quantum Coast Capital
Type One Ventures
Trumpf Venture
Gic Government Of Singapore Investment Corporation
Hercules Capital
Frequently Asked Questions
Yaqumo is a Tokyo-based startup developing scalable neutral-atom quantum computers. The first Japanese company backed by Quantonation, Europe's leading deep-tech quantum VC. Received seed extension from Quantonation II FPCI (a $350M quantum-focused fund) in April 2026. Earlier, in August 2025, Yaqumo raised a JPY 700M seed round, and in January 2026 it signed a memorandum of understanding with Singapore's Entropica Labs on fault-tolerant quantum error correction.
Yaqumo is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Yaqumo was founded in 2023.
Yaqumo works with Neutral atom quantum technology.
Yaqumo operates in the following sectors: neutral atom, quantum processors, quantum research.
Yaqumo has raised Seed extension: Quantonation II FPCI ($350M quantum VC, Apr 10, 2026), first Quantonation investment in a Japanese company in total disclosed funding.
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