Xcout IntelQ.ANT competitors & alternatives
The 12 closest competitors and alternatives to Q.ANT among quantum technology companies — ranked by similarity to what Q.ANT actually does, not by market-cap band.
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About Q.ANT
Q.ANT is a German quantum-computing company that develops photonic quantum processors and related software. It serves research institutions and industrial customers seeking quantum computing and quantum machine-learning solutions.
Q.ANT at a glance
Q.ANT is a quantum technology company headquartered in Germany. Its most recent funding round, Series A, raised $67.1M in July 2025. Xcout tracks 1 named person at Q.ANT, including Michael Förtsch (founder and CEO).
Q.ANT leadership
- Michael Förtschfounder and CEO
Q.ANT funding rounds
Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series A | $67.1M | 11 named |
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Top 12 Q.ANT competitors
Ranked by semantic similarity — how close each company is to Q.ANT by what it does, using Xcout's live company graph. Click any company for its full profile, or its competitor set.
Quantum Computing
Xanadu Quantum Technologies Ltd is a Canadian photonic quantum computing company based in Toronto, specializing in designing photonic devices and building quantum computers and data centers.
Quantum Computing
Founded in 2017, Quandela is a world leader in full-stack photonic quantum computing. The company develops hardware, middleware, and software for the quantum revolution, with offices in Germany, Canada, and France.
Quantum Computing
QuiX Quantum is a European quantum computing company founded in Enschede, the Netherlands, in 2019, with subsequent office expansion to Amsterdam. The company specializes in developing integrated photonic quantum computing hardware and universal photonic processors.
Quantum Computing
Kipu Quantum is a German startup focused on quantum computing with offices located in Karlsruhe and Berlin. The company develops advanced quantum solutions and secured funding to accelerate its operations.
Quantum Computing
Quantum Source is a deep-tech company focused on developing scalable quantum computing technologies based on photonic platforms.
Quantum Computing
TuringQ is a private company headquartered in Shanghai, China, that focuses on quantum information research and manufactures optical quantum chips and optical quantum computers.
Quantum Computing
BosonQ Psi Corp. develops quantum-computing software and services, with a focus on quantum simulation and solving complex engineering and scientific problems. It serves enterprise and research customers in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, energy, pharmaceuticals, and finance.
Quantum Computing
PsiQuantum, Corp. is an American quantum computing company based in Palo Alto, California. It is developing utility-scale, fault tolerant quantum computers using silicon photonics. The company has secured government partnerships to build their first systems in Australia and the United States.
Quantum Computing
HQS Quantum Simulations (HQS) is a quantum startup that emerged from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in 2017, headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany. The company supports projects like QRydDemo by developing quantum software.
Quantum Computing
Quantum Elements Development Inc provides an AI-native quantum development platform designed for researchers and engineers. The platform offers tools for AI-powered quantum simulation, calibration, and optimization to help users build, optimize, and launch quantum applications.
Quantum Computing
QuantumX is a startup focused on developing practical quantum software solutions and applications for enterprise clients.
Quantum Computing
QMill is a Finnish quantum computing and software company headquartered in Espoo, Finland, founded in 2024. The firm develops advanced quantum software solutions using a multidisciplinary technical team.
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