Nu Quantum

Cybersecurity · Cambridge, United Kingdom · Founded 2018

Developing end-to-end quantum cryptography systems, securing communications within and between cities through urban and satellite free-space optical links MoreLess

Nu Quantum, founded in 2018, is at the forefront of developing high-performance quantum networking solutions. The company emerged from a decade of research at the Cavendish Laboratory and is backed by world-class investors. Nu Quantum specializes in single photon technologies, which are essential for quantum information processing. These technologies include single photon components, single photon links, and quantum random number generation. The company operates in the quantum technology market, serving clients who require advanced quantum networking capabilities. Nu Quantum's business model revolves around commercializing its strong intellectual property portfolio and leveraging its team of experts to deliver industry-leading solutions. Revenue is generated through the sale of its quantum components and solutions, as well as through strategic collaborations. Keywords: Quantum networking, single photon, quantum information, high performance, Cavendish Laboratory, IP portfolio, quantum components, quantum links, random number generation, industry-leading solutions.

Valuation $100–500M

Headcount <100

Total funding $50–100M

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Company overview

Nu Quantum company information

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Status: Operational
Founded: 2018
Headquarters: Cambridge, United Kingdom
Employees: 83
Open positions: 1
Dealroom signal: 90.3

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Valuation & funding

Nu Quantum funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
SERIES AOther financing	Dec 2025	$60M	$240M	Amadeus Capital Partners · Morpheus Ventures · Ahren Innovation Capital · National Security Strategic Investment Fund	↗
GRANTOther financing	Apr 2025	$2.3M	—	UK Research and Innovation	—
SEEDOther financing	Dec 2023	—	—	7percent Ventures	—
SEEDOther financing	Nov 2023	$9.2M	$37M	Seraphim Space · Martlet · Deeptech Labs · National Security Strategic Investment Fund	↗
GRANTOther financing	2022	$912K	—	Undisclosed	—
SEEDOther financing	Oct 2020			Amadeus Capital Partners · Martlet · Cambridge Enterprise · Ahren Innovation Capital	—
SEEDOther financing	Oct 2019			IQ Capital · Cambridge Enterprise · Amadeus Capital Partners · Martlet	—
SEEDOther financing	Oct 2018			Seraphim Space	↗
SPINOUTOther financing	Jan 2018			University of Cambridge	—

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Growth signals

Nu Quantum website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Nu Quantum is 8.8K monthly website visits, up 29.4% over the last three months. Nu Quantum's team grew 22.1% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits8.8K 3-month web change+29.4% 1-year team growth+22.1%

Monthly website visits91 observations · Oct 2018–Jul 2026

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Hiring

Open positions at Nu Quantum

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Electronics Engineer - Analogue/Mixed-SignalCambridge, England, United Kingdom · Other · Aug 27, 2026 Optics EngineerCambridge, England, United Kingdom · Other · Aug 19, 2026 Software EngineerCambridge, England, United Kingdom · Backend Development · Jul 22, 2026 Quantum Error Correction ResearcherCambridge, United Kingdom, Northern Europe, Europe · Data Science & Engineering · Jul 21, 2026 Optics Group LeadCambridge, United Kingdom, Northern Europe, Europe · Other · Jul 21, 2026 Photonics Test EngineerCambridge, England, United Kingdom · Other · Jul 19, 2026 Senior Talent Acquisition PartnerCambridge, England, United Kingdom · Human Resources · Jun 11, 2026

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Comparisons

Nu Quantum compared with similar companies

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Company	Headquarters	Status	Employees	Total funding	Valuation
AEAegiQFull-stack photonic quantum computing and networking technologies	Sheffield, United Kingdom	Operational	31	$8.1M	$26M
QDQuantum DiceSelf-certifying quantum random number generator for encryption.	Oxford, United Kingdom	Operational
KSKETS Quantum SecurityProtecting mission critical data with the world's first on-chip quantum encryption technologies	Bristol, United Kingdom	Operational
OCOxford Quantum CircuitsDevelops quantum computers using superconducting circuits, which uses a specific element that is not used in regular circuits	Reading, United Kingdom	Operational
QMQuantum MotionScalable quantum computing processors using silicon CMOS technology	London, United Kingdom	Operational
OIOxford IonicsDelivering world-leading innovations to create the most powerful, accurate and reliable quantum computers	Kidlington, United Kingdom	Acquired
OCORCA ComputingDeveloping quantum computers for real-world applications	London, United Kingdom	Operational
SISignaloidComputing platform for tracking uncertainty in data.	Cambridge, United Kingdom	Operational

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Talent graph

Nu Quantum's talent

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Team profiled 15 named & role-tagged

Founders /100 quality score

Key operators 3 quality /100

Potential founders likely future founders

Startup mafia alumni-founded startups

Talent movements in · out past 12 months

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Investors

19 investors on Nu Quantum's cap table

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Seed 14 investors entered at this stage

Seraphim Space

IQ Capital

Cambridge Enterprise

Amadeus Capital Partners

Martlet

Ahren Innovation Capital

Expeditions Fund

Deeptech Labs

National Security Strategic Investment Fund

Presidio Ventures

Sumitomo

University of Cambridge

7percent Ventures

UK Research and Innovation

Series A 5 investors entered at this stage

Morpheus Ventures

Cambridge Enterprise Ventures

National Grid Partners (NGP)

Gresham House Ventures

East X Ventures

Global footprint

Where Nu Quantum has talent and traffic

Workforce by country

4 countries with
team presence

🇬🇧 United Kingdom87.9%

🇺🇸 United States8.6%

🇨🇦 Canada1.7%

🇪🇸 Spain1.7%

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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about Nu Quantum

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