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Quobly is a technology company.
Quobly develops fault-tolerant quantum computers, leveraging silicon spin qubits and established semiconductor manufacturing processes. Its core product delivers high-performance, affordable quantum systems designed for existing data centers. This industrial approach aims for scalable quantum computing, with a vision for millions of qubits on a single chip that prioritizes reliability. The company focuses on delivering a practical path to widespread quantum computation.
Established in 2022, Quobly was co-founded by Maud Vinet, CEO (formerly CEA), and Tristan Meunier, CTO (previously CNRS). Their insight stemmed from recognizing the potential of integrating silicon-based quantum technology with existing semiconductor fabrication. This approach enables quantum processor development using industrial methods, directly addressing traditional scaling obstacles inherent in quantum system construction. Their combined expertise underpins the company's technical direction.
Quobly’s quantum computers are designed for industries tackling challenges in chemistry, material science, optimization, and logistics. The company’s vision focuses on establishing an industrial foundation for scalable quantum computing, making quantum access operational and practical for real-world applications. Quobly anticipates its systems will deliver significant value through advanced computational solutions, driving progress across various demanding sectors.
Quobly has raised $21.0M across 1 funding round.
Quobly has raised $21.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Quobly has raised $21.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Quobly's investors include Innovacom, Bpifrance, Quantonation, Damien Bretegnier, BNP Paribas, Caisse d'Epargne Rh ne-Alpes, CEA Investissement, Cr dit Agricole Alpes D eveloppement.
Quobly has raised $21.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $21.0M Seed in July 2023.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2023 | $21M Seed | Innovacom, Bpifrance, Quantonation, Damien Bretegnier | BNP Paribas, Caisse D'epargne RH NE Alpes, CEA Investissement, CR DIT Agricole Alpes D Eveloppement | Announced |
Quobly is a French quantum computing startup founded in 2022 as a spinoff from CEA-Leti and CNRS, developing fault-tolerant quantum processing units (QPUs) based on silicon spin qubits fabricated using proven semiconductor processes like FD-SOI.[1][2][4][6] The company targets industries needing advanced computation, including AI, drug discovery, materials science, pharmaceuticals, energy, and transportation, by solving problems intractable for classical computers through scalable, mass-producible quantum systems aiming for a million qubits.[1][2][3] Quobly serves research institutions, tech firms, and industrial players, with early momentum from a €19M seed round (Europe's largest quantum seed at the time), €2.5M EIC Transition grant, 40 patents, and new facilities boosting processing 50x for commercialization by 2028-2030.[3][5][6]
Quobly emerged from over two decades of research in Grenoble—France's "Silicon Valley"—where CEA and CNRS teams advanced silicon spin qubit technology by turning transistors into high-quality qubits.[2][4][6] In November 2022, three experts spun out the work: CEO and co-founder Maud Vinet (semiconductor veteran, one of few female quantum CEOs), CTO and co-founder Tristan Meunier (qubits specialist), and COO and co-founder François Perruchot, leveraging multidisciplinary teams of nearly 50 scientists.[2][3][6] Pivotal early traction included raising €19M seed funding just six months in, securing EIC funding for an FD-SOI quantum processor demonstrator, and amassing 40 patents, setting a clear industrial path.[3][6]
Quobly stands out in quantum computing by bridging semiconductor fabs and quantum physics for scalable, cost-effective production:
Quobly rides the quantum computing wave amid exploding AI-driven compute demands outpacing classical limits, positioning silicon qubits as a pragmatic path to fault-tolerant systems.[3] Timing aligns with Europe's push for tech sovereignty—Grenoble's semiconductor heritage and EU funding (EIC grants) counter US/China dominance, unlocking $100B+ value in pharma, energy, and transport.[2][5] Market tailwinds include maturing fabs for qubit mass-production and industry hunger for quantum accelerators; Quobly influences by proving hybrid classical-quantum viability, inspiring ecosystem builds, and accelerating adoption via industrial-grade output.[1][4][5]
Quobly's semiconductor-native approach positions it for breakthroughs, with new facilities fast-tracking prototypes toward 2028-2030 commercial QPUs and 1M-qubit scale by 2031—potentially disrupting AI optimization, drug design, and energy modeling.[3][5] Trends like AI compute crises and EU deep-tech investments will propel growth, evolving Quobly from pioneer to QPU supplier via global partnerships. As quantum shifts from labs to fabs, Quobly exemplifies how silicon expertise unlocks million-qubit reality, shaping a computationally unbound digital future.[2][6]