Profile
Quantonation is a venture capital firm based in Paris, France, founded in 2018. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in deep physics and quantum technology startups. With a team of 13 professionals, including 4 partners, Quantonation is led by experts with a strong background in physics and market experience. The firm is known for its scientific vetting process and its emphasis on integrated hardware-software teams.
Quantonation invests primarily in sectors such as quantum computing, cybersecurity, and semiconductors. The firm typically participates in pre-seed to Series B rounds, with a focus on startups in France and other regions. Quantonation manages two funds: Quantonation I, launched in 2022 with $91 million, and Quantonation II, launched in 2026 with $220 million. The firm collaborates with co-investors like Bpifrance to support its portfolio companies.
Notable investments by Quantonation include CryptoNext Security - post-quantum cryptography, SteerLight - LiDAR sensors, VeriQloud - quantum cryptography solutions, Pasqal - quantum processors, and Qblox - control stacks for quantum computers.
Industry
Quantonation Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Quantonation II
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Security
Software
Energy
Cybersecurity
HealthTech
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$220 M
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February 2026
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Quantonation I
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Healthcare Services
Robotics
SaaS
Security
Software
Telecommunications
Energy
HealthTech
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$91 M
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July 2022
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