Q-CTRL Raises $290M in Series C, Led by Salesforce Ventures, Becomes Unicorn
Source The Quantum Insider
At a glance
Quantum software company Q-CTRL raised $290 million in a Series C round led by Salesforce Ventures. The funding made it a unicorn, a private company valued at over $1 billion.
Key points
The money will be used to grow the company's quantum software business.
Its main product, Ironstone Opal, is a navigation system that works without GPS.
The company plans to expand globally and grow customer programs in finance, energy, autonomy, and aerospace.
Why it matters
It shows quantum technology, combined with AI, is starting to be used in real aircraft and self-driving vehicles.
Original article
Q-CTRL Secures US$290 Million Series C Funding Led by Salesforce Ventures
The Quantum Insider · Nov 12, 2026, 10:05 PM GMT+9 · thequantuminsider.com
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