# Universal Quantum

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

- Industry: Hardware
- Headquarters: Brighton, UK
- Website: www.universalquantum.com
- Total disclosed funding: $104M
- Latest round: Series A (Oct 8, 2026)
- Investors on record: 22

## About

Universal Quantum Ltd is a UK-based technology company specializing in the development of utility-scale quantum computers designed to tackle complex global challenges using innovative quantum computing techniques.Founded in 2018 in Brighton, UK, Universal Quantum Ltd focuses on creating scalable quantum computing solutions. The company has undergone strategic pivots to enhance its offerings. Co-founded by Sebastian Weidt and Winfried Hensinger, it has raised a total of GBP 3.6 mn through 5 deals, with the latest round being a Venture Debt funding of GBP 450,000 on May 16, 2022, led by Quantum Exponential.Universal Quantum specializes in developing utility-scale quantum computers through a robust and modular design framework. The company addresses significant global challenges with technology focused on scalable quantum computing capable of executing complex calculations at unprecedented speeds. Its core products include advanced quantum error correction techniques and reliable qubit systems that enhance fault tolerance. The company collaborates with leading organizations in sectors like finance, logistics, and pharmaceuticals to optimize operations and solve complex problems, primarily targeting markets in North America, Europe, and Asia.Universal Quantum generates revenue through partnerships and collaborations with public and private sector clients, emphasizing B2B transactions. Revenue structures include multi-year contracts for technology licenses, consulting services, and collaborative research agreements. Clients are typically large enterprises and research institutions leveraging quantum computing for algorithm optimization and enhanced computational power. The company may also offer subscription-based access to its services, tailoring pricing models to meet client needs, ensuring mutually beneficial relationships.Universal Quantum intends to utilize the GBP 450,000 raised in May 2022 to further focus on its integrated Quantum Processing Unit. The company is designing and launching upcoming products, expanding its offerings, and plans to penetrate new geographic markets throughout North America, Europe, and Asia by 2024, aligning with the growing demand for advanced computational capabilities.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Oct 8, 2026, $100M — DCVC, Firgun Ventures, EDBI, EdenBase, Eigenstate.holdings, Hostplus, IAG Capital, Integral GlobalTech, Main Sequence, Nauta Capital, NGS Super, SiteGround Capital, Artal (advised by Invus), The Venture Collective, Dave Baszucki
- Seed, Nov 1, 2020 — 7percent Ventures
- Seed, Jun 14, 2020, $4.5M — Hoxton Ventures, 7percent Ventures, FoundersX Ventures, Village Global, Propagator Ventures, Luminous Ventures, La Roca Capital
- Seed, Feb 1, 2020 — 7percent Ventures

## Investors

- 7percent Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/7percent-ventures) — Seed
- Hoxton Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hoxton-ventures) — Seed
- FoundersX Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/foundersx-ventures) — Seed
- Village Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/village-global) — Seed
- Propagator Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/propagator-ventures) — Seed
- Luminous Ventures — Seed
- La Roca Capital — Seed
- DCVC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dcvc) — Series A
- Firgun Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/firgun-ventures) — Series A
- EDBI — Series A
- EdenBase (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/edenbase) — Series A
- Eigenstate.holdings — Series A
- Hostplus — Series A
- IAG Capital — Series A
- Integral GlobalTech — Series A
- Main Sequence — Series A
- Nauta Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nauta-capital) — Series A
- NGS Super — Series A
- SiteGround Capital — Series A
- Artal (advised by Invus) — Series A
- The Venture Collective (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/the-venture-collective) — Series A
- Dave Baszucki — Series A