When was Quantum Science founded?

Quantum Science was founded in 2018 and raised its 1st funding round 4 years after it was founded.

Where is Quantum Science located?

Quantum Science is headquartered in Warrington, United Kingdom.

Which legal entities is Quantum Science associated with?

Quantum Science is associated with Quantum Science Ltd.

How many employees does Quantum Science have?

As of May 31, 2025, the latest employee count at Quantum Science is 25.

Is Quantum Science a funded company?

Quantum Science is a funded company, having raised an undisclosed amount across 2 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Grant (prize money) round, raised on Nov 18, 2022.

When was the latest funding round of Quantum Science?

Quantum Science's latest funding was a $***** Grant (prize money) round on May 04, 2023, with participation from 1 investor. Its primary sector is Advanced Materials. In United Kingdom, the Advanced Materials sector has seen $15.8M in funding in 2026 to date.

Where does Quantum Science rank among its competitors?

Quantum Science ranks 15th amongst 182 active competitors, of which 21 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was UbiQD, which secured $8.29M in Jan, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of Quantum Science?

Quantum Science's top competitors include Nanosys, QD Laser and UbiQD. Among them, UbiQD secured the most recent funding round in January, 2026.

Quantum Science - 2026 Company Profile, Funding, Competitors & Financials

Company Details

Developer of quantum dot materials for infrared imaging and sensing. The company’s quantum dots are intended for use in electronics and healthcare markets. The technology aims to provide superior perception capabilities for applications such as self-driving cars, drones, and smartphone cameras. The company innovates quantum dot inks for infrared light absorption to form light-sensitive thin films.

Key Metrics

Founded Year

2018

Location

Warrington, United Kingdom

Stage

Acquired

Latest Funding Round

Grant (prize money), May 04, 2023, $*****

Investors

Gov & 3 more

Ranked

15^th among 182 active competitors

Employee Count

25 as on May 31, 2025

Similar Companies

Nanosys & 166 more

Exit Details

Acquired by AI ML Innovations (Dec 09, 2024)

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Quantum Science is associated with 1 legal entity given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Reports
Quantum Science Ltd CIN: 11349913 , United Kingdom, Active	May 07, 2018	-	25 (As on May 31, 2025)

Quantum Science got acquired by AI ML Innovations on Dec 09, 2024 at an acquisition amount of $*****.

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Quantum Science has raised funding over 2 rounds. Its first funding round was on Nov 18, 2022. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on May 04, 2023 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Quantum Science has 1 institutional investor and 3 angel investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Quantum Science:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
May 04, 2023	6088732	Grant (prize money)	5396391	4811054	7296323	7428159
Nov 18, 2022	4285442	Grant (prize money)	6207641	9129888	6143854	Gov

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Quantum Science's employee count trend

Quantum Science has 25 employees as of May 25. The total employee count is 7.0% lower than what it was in May 24. Here is Quantum Science's employee count trend over the years:

Employee count trend for Quantum Science

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Top competitors of Quantum Science include Nanosys, QD Laser and UbiQD. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Quantum Science, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Nanosys 2001, Milpitas (United States), Acquired	Developer of nanotechnology-based displays	$267M	Samsung Venture Investment, Arch Venture Partners ... & 30 others	61/100
2nd	QD Laser 2006, Kawasaki (Japan), Public	Developer of nanotech-based quantum dots for energy generation	$50.4M	Ntt Docomo Ventures, AXA & 18 others	58/100
3rd	UbiQD 2014, Los Alamos (United States), Series B	Developer of low-cost quantum dots for industrial applications	$46.7M	Scout Ventures, Keiretsu Forum & 20 others	58/100
4th	Leon-nanodrugs 2011, Munich (Germany), Series D	Developer of technology for manufacturing lipid and polymeric nanoparticles for therapeutics	$20.3M	TVM Capital, CD-Venture & 7 others	54/100
5th	Quantum Solutions 2016, Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Unfunded	Provider of quantum dot technology for image sensors	-	-	46/100
6th	Nexdot 2010, Romainville (France), Series A	Provider of quantum dot materials for displays lighting and optoelectronics	$3.94M	Demeter, EIC Fund & 3 others	46/100
7th	Nanografi Nanotechnology 2011, Ankara (Turkey), Funding Raised	Develop and produce nano-particles, carbon nano-tubes (CNT) and CNT based products.	-	Kube VC, Europa & 1 others	46/100
8th	Nanoco Group 2001, Manchester (United Kingdom), Public	Manufacturer of quantum dots and nanomaterials for various commercial applications	-	Aquarius Equity Partners	45/100
9th	Qna Technology 2016, Wrocław (Poland), Seed	Developer of nanomaterials for industrial applications, focusing on optoelectronic technologies	$1.62M	NCRD	44/100
10th	Glo-USA 2003, Sunnyvale (United States), Acquired	Nanotechnology based LED technology provider	$161M	Wellington Partners Venture Capital, Teknoinvest ... & 9 others	44/100
15th	Quantum Science 2018, Warrington (United Kingdom), Acquired	Developer of quantum dot materials for infrared imaging and sensing	-	Gov & 3 others	41/100