# HQS Quantum Simulations

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/hqs-quantum-simulations

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Karlsruhe, Germany
- Website: www.quantumsimulations.de
- Total disclosed funding: $17M
- Latest round: Series A (Feb 6, 2023)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Based in Germany, HQS Quantum Simulations GmbH focuses on quantum computing solutions, providing advanced simulation technologies specifically for life sciences, chemistry, and pharmaceuticals.HQS Quantum Simulations GmbH, founded in 2017 in Karlsruhe, Germany, specializes in quantum simulation solutions. The company was established by Iris Schwenk, Jan Reiner, Michael Marthaler, and Sebastian Zanker. Currently, Michael Marthaler serves as the CEO. The company has successfully completed 5 deals, with the most recent funding round occurring on January 29, 2025, where they raised EUR 2.5 million in a Grant from the European Innovation Council, bringing their total amount raised to EUR 1.0 million.HQS Quantum Simulations specializes in providing advanced quantum computing and simulation solutions targeted primarily at life sciences, chemistry, and pharmaceuticals. Their core offerings include a suite of quantum algorithms designed to solve real-world challenges, which go beyond traditional variational methods to deliver high precision and reliability. The company also offers customizable Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions, ready-to-use quantum software, and innovative quantum algorithms to automate workflows and integrate quantum computing tools into existing systems. These products serve a diverse client base, including academic institutions, research organizations, and industrial enterprises, enabling them to leverage quantum technologies for tasks such as materials research, molecular structure elucidation, and complex data classification. The company operates primarily in Europe and is expanding its reach into North America and Asia, catering to a growing global demand for quantum computing applications.HQS Quantum Simulations generates revenue through a combination of subscription-based services and project-based partnerships with established clients. Their transactions often involve long-term engagements with universities and industrial partners, where clients subscribe to their quantum simulation software or commission bespoke quantum computing solutions for specific research projects. The pricing structure typically reflects the complexity and scope of the services provided, with various tiers designed to meet the needs of both small research teams and large-scale industrial applications. Notably, their flagship product, HQStage, serves as a modular toolkit allowing users to manage quantum simulations with seamless integration into their workflows. This structured approach to transactions and diverse pricing models underpin the firm's revenue stream while addressing the unique requirements of their clientele.In January 2025, HQS Quantum Simulations received EUR 2.5 million in grant funding from the European Innovation Council. The company plans to utilize this funding to develop an innovative solution for accurate molecular structure recognition. Furthermore, they aim to expand their market presence into North America and Asia, positioning themselves for greater engagement by leveraging their advanced quantum technologies.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Feb 6, 2023, $1.1M — TRUMPF Venture
- Series A, Dec 9, 2021, $14M — High-Tech Gruenderfonds, b2venture, Unternehmertum Venture Capital, Quantonation
- Seed, Sep 24, 2019, $2.5M — High-Tech Gruenderfonds, b2venture, Unternehmertum Venture Capital

## Investors

- High-Tech Gruenderfonds (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/high-tech-gruenderfonds) — Seed, Series A
- b2venture (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/b2venture) — Seed, Series A
- Unternehmertum Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/unternehmertum-venture-capital) — Seed, Series A
- Quantonation (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/quantonation) — Series A
- TRUMPF Venture (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/trumpf-venture) — Series A