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Q-CTRL Secures US$290 Million Series C Funding Led by Salesforce Ventures

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Briefings

Q-CTRL raised US$290 million in a Series C funding round led by Salesforce Ventures, achieving unicorn status. The company develops AI-powered quantum software for computing and sensing, including the Ironstone Opal GPS-free navigation system. Investors include Salesforce Ventures, Bullhound Capital, and Affinity Partners, with Q-CTRL expanding globally across finance, energy, and aerospace sectors.

Key points

• Q-CTRL raised US$290 million in a Series C round led by Salesforce Ventures, achieving unicorn status.
• The company's Ironstone Opal navigation system operates without GPS, delivering global firsts in quantum computing and sensing.

Context

Q-CTRL is the global leader in quantum infrastructure software, developing AI-powered solutions for quantum computing and sensing. The Series C funding supports expansion into global markets across finance, energy, autonomy, and aerospace, with the Ironstone Opal system deployed on commercial aircraft and autonomous vehicles.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the Series C funding announcement and investor participation. Specific financial metrics beyond the US$290 million raise, and exact deployment timelines for new programs are not detailed in the source.

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