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Photonic

169 Golden Drive Unit #2, Coquitlam, BC, V3K 6T1, Canada

Overview

Photonic pursues a distributed approach to quantum computing through its Entanglement First architecture, which combines silicon-based qubits with native photonic connectivity to enable scaling across existing telecom fiber infrastructure. The company positions this architecture as a path toward fault-tolerant, commercial-scale quantum systems that can interoperate with global cloud and telecom networks. Photonic is engaged in programs including Canada’s Quantum Champions Program and Stage B of DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative. With the recent financing, Photonic has raised over $350 million USD to date and closed a round valuing the company at $2.0 billion USD post-money. The firm says it will use the new capital to advance platform development, deepen telecom and strategic partnerships, grow its team, and pursue near-term milestones. Investors supporting Photonic range from government development banks and national telecoms to multinational strategic and growth equity backers.

Total raised
$431M
Funding rounds
4
Latest round
Series E
Latest activity
May 2026

Industries

  • Hardware
  • Machinery Manufacturing
  • Quantum Computing
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Recent funding

  1. Series E

    May 2026

    $200M

  2. Equity

    Jan 2026

    $131M

  3. Equity

    Nov 2023

    $100M

Team

  • Paul Terry

    CEO

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  • Michael Thewalt

    Co-Founder

  • Stephanie Simmons

    Founder & Chief Quantum Officer

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  • Alex van Someren

    Strategic Advisor

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