# Quantum Industries

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

- Industry: IT Infrastructure
- Headquarters: Vienna, Austria
- Website: www.quantum-industries.eu
- Total disclosed funding: $9.9M
- Latest round: Seed (Mar 3, 2025)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Quantum Industries GmbH specializes in advanced quantum cryptography solutions, focusing on secure communications through Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology, aimed at enhancing cybersecurity across multiple sectors. Quantum Industries GmbH, founded in 2023 co-founders Felix Tiefenbacher, Rupert Ursin, and Thomas Scheidl in Vienna in Vienna, Austria, focuses on providing advanced security solutions using Quantum Key Distribution technology. The company has completed one deal as of March 2025, raising EUR 9.5 million in a Seed funding round, co-led by Sparring Capital and Findus Venture, with participation from KGAL Real Investments. Quantum Industries specializes in advanced quantum cryptography solutions aimed at revolutionizing cybersecurity through unbreakable encryption methods, primarily leveraging Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). Their core product offerings include high-speed and long-distance QKD systems based on polarization-entangled photon pairs, designed to ensure secure communications over various distances ranging from 10 km to 350 km. These products cater to a diverse client base that includes enterprises in finance, telecommunications, and government sectors that require enhanced security for sensitive data transmission. The company’s QKD technology provides a competitive edge against emerging quantum computing threats, making it essential for organizations invested in protecting their digital infrastructure. Quantum Industries' solutions are marketed to customers in North America, Europe, and Asia, with a focus on firms looking to integrate quantum security into their existing communication frameworks. Quantum Industries generates revenue through direct sales of its QKD systems and associated technologies to enterprise clients, as well as through strategic partnerships aimed at enhancing cybersecurity in various sectors. Business transactions typically involve contract-based agreements where clients purchase QKD systems, often accompanied by ongoing support and maintenance services to ensure optimal functionality. Revenue structures may include one-time purchases for hardware systems along with subscription models for software updates and support services. The company focuses on high-value contracts due to the specialized nature of its offerings, which are critical for organizations that prioritize cybersecurity. Products such as their long-distance and high-speed QKD systems are positioned as flagship offerings, reflecting the company's commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions for secure communications.In March 2025, Quantum Industries GmbH raised EUR 9.5 million in Seed funding to scale up its operations globally. The company plans to expand its product line with new QKD systems designed to cater to evolving market needs. Furthermore, Quantum Industries aims to enter new markets in South America and Asia by the end of 2026, leveraging the recent funding to support these initiatives and enhance its global presence.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Mar 3, 2025, $9.9M — Sparring Capital, KGAL Real Investments, Findus Venture

## Investors

- Sparring Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sparring-capital) — Seed
- KGAL Real Investments — Seed
- Findus Venture (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/findus-venture) — Seed