QuamCore, a tech startup focused on redefining quantum computing scalability, has raised $9 million in seed funding. The investment round was led by Viola Ventures and Earth & Beyond Ventures.
Breaking the Scalability Barrier
Founded in 2022, QuamCore has spent the past two years developing a superconducting quantum processor architecture. The company’s patented design allows for the integration of 1 million qubits into a single cryostat, a feat previously considered unattainable. This technological advancement significantly reduces the size, energy consumption, and cost of quantum computers, making them more practical for applications in pharmaceuticals, artificial intelligence, materials science, and energy.
One of the fundamental obstacles in building commercially viable superconducting quantum computers has been managing heat. Quantum processors must operate at temperatures near absolute zero, and traditional control electronics generate excessive heat, forcing their placement outside the cryostat.
This separation creates a scaling bottleneck, requiring millions of cables to connect the control electronics to the processor. Until now, the most advanced quantum computers from IBM and Google could fit only around 5,000 qubits per cryostat, necessitating vast facilities for large-scale operation.
QuamCore’s breakthrough eliminates this bottleneck, reducing cabling requirements by a factor of more than 1,000. With this technology, what once required a football field of hardware can now fit into a compact system, drastically changing the economic and operational landscape of quantum computing.
Visionary Leadership and Expertise
QuamCore’s leadership team comprises experts in quantum physics, superconducting systems, and large-scale semiconductor development:
CEO Alon Cohen: Co-founder of the EyeC Radar Group at Mobileye (Intel), where he was instrumental in developing autonomous vehicle perception technology. He holds over 40 patents in radar, communication, and signal processing.
CTO Prof. Shay Hacohen-Gourgy: A leading authority in superconducting quantum computing, he has conducted pioneering research in quantum information and solid-state physics at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology.
Chief Scientist Prof. Serge Rosenblum: A distinguished researcher at the Weizmann Institute of Science, known for his contributions to various quantum technologies, with publications in top-tier journals including Science.
Senior Advisor Prof. Eby G. Friedman: A globally recognized expert in superconducting digital circuits from the University of Rochester, with over 600 publications and patents.
Redefining the Future of Quantum Computing
CEO Alon Cohen said: “The challenge in quantum computing isn’t just adding more qubits — it’s how you scale without hitting fundamental barriers. From the outset, we knew that reaching 1 million qubits was the key to unlocking real-world value.”
QuamCore’s design incorporates built-in error correction, paving the way for fault-tolerant quantum systems. With this milestone, the company has presented the first clear, viable path to a large-scale, commercially viable quantum computer.
“QuamCore’s breakthrough isn’t just about making quantum computers smaller; it’s about enabling large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computing for the first time,” Zvika Orron, General Partner at Viola Ventures, reinforced this vision, said.
Rajani Baburajan
