About Quantum Computing sector in Asia
The Quantum Computing sector in Asia comprises 141 companies, including 43 funded companies having collectively raised $937M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 18 are Series A+ funded.
Quantum Computing sector in Asia has seen 1 acquisition.
This sector includes companies and organisations using key principles of quantum mechanics, primarily superposition and entanglement, to develop quantum computers, enabling components, software and applications.
Quantum Computing sector is also known as Quantum Mechanics Technology.
Companies working in the value chain of quantum computing which includes hardware, software, enabling technologies and industrial applications. It also includes research labs dedicated for quantum technology; and companies providing quantum-exclusive consultancy services. Incubators and investment consultancies for quantum technology; content platforms for quantum computing; Service providers who are not quantum-first; Fast computing technologies, such as high-throughput computing, parallel, concurrent, distributed computing, supercomputer, etc., which may be claimed to be at par with quantum computing are excluded.
Top Quantum Computing Companies in Asia
There are 141 Quantum Computing startups in Asia which include QNu Labs, Classiq, Quantum Machines, Entropica Labs, Horizon Quantum Computing. Out of these, 43 startups are funded, with 18 having secured Series A+ funding.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 12 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Tel Aviv University, IIT Bombay and National University of Singapore (NUS).
Here is the list of top Quantum Computing startups in Asia
1. QNu Labs
Developer of cloud-based and quantum cryptography based cybersecurity solutions for secure communication. It provides users with a company that uses quantum key distribution technology to solve the problem of secure key distribution by allowing the exchange of a cryptographic key between two remote parties over a quantum channel. It is offers secure communication and encryption solutions for enterprises to protect the data against quantum computing threats. Its solutions have applications in multiple sectors including banking and finance, government, data center, defense, telecom, and IT sectors.
Key facts about QNu Labs
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $22.3M
- Investors: National Quantum Mission, Speciale Invest and 86 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Apr 30, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 70/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 53 Competitors
2. Classiq
Provider of software solutions for quantum computing. It provides users with a quantum software company that offers an operating system and development platform that allows customers to develop quantum algorithms and applications by converting functional models into optimized quantum circuits. Its features include the development of quantum algorithms, a quantum software stack that enables users to design, test, analyze, and synthesize quantum concepts.
Key facts about Classiq
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Tel Aviv (Israel)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $173M
- Investors: Entree Capital, Wing Venture Capital and 35 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, May 12, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 63/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 21 Competitors
Provider of cloud-powered qubit controllers for quantum computers. It provides users with the development of quantum control and operation systems for quantum computers (both hardware and software). It also focuses to combine classical computer engineering techniques with quantum computing technology to build quantum infrastructure.
Key facts about Quantum Machines
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Tel Aviv (Israel)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $280M
- Investors: Battery Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures and 18 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jan 07, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 61/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 4 Competitors
Developer of integrated systems to optimize quantum computers. It offers an open source library for creating, customizing, and executing quantum approximate optimization algorithm workflows on quantum computers and simulators. The company provides a physics based optimization suite to run, test, deploy, and benchmark quantum optimization algorithms to increase its performance. It develops software that integrates with cloud-based quantum computing platforms.
Key facts about Entropica Labs
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Singapore (Singapore)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $7.34M
- Investors: State Farm, Wavemaker Partners and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Sep 05, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 58/100 What is this?
Provider of software development tools for quantum computing. It provides users with a platform that offers users a platform for the development of software development tools for quantum computing. It also employs programs, writing, quantum algorithms constructing, quantum techniques, and applications.
Key facts about Horizon Quantum Computing
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Singapore (Singapore)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $21.3M
- Investors: Pappas Capital, Tencent and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Apr 13, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 56/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 21 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Quantum Computing sector in Asia
22 Quantum Computing startups in Asia were founded in 2021 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | 1 |
2024 | 6 |
2023 | 16 |
2022 | 17 |
2021 | 22 |
2020 | 15 |
2019 | 17 |
2018 | 16 |
2017 | 6 |
2016 | 5 |
Stage-wise distribution of Quantum Computing sector companies in Asia
Out of the total 141 Quantum Computing companies in Asia, 43 have secured funding. Among them, 18 have reached Series A or higher, and 6 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 141
Funded - 43
Series A+ - 18
Series B+ - 6
Series C+ - 3
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 141 |
Funded | 43 |
Series A+ | 18 |
Series B+ | 6 |
Series C+ | 3 |
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Funding Trends in the Quantum Computing sector in Asia
Total funding year-on-year in the Quantum Computing sector in Asia
The Quantum Computing sector in Asia saw a total funding of more than $737M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2025 at more than $317M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $317M |
2024 | $92.2M |
2023 | $50.8M |
2022 | $129M |
2021 | $70.8M |
2020 | $35.7M |
2019 | $5.58M |
2018 | $15.6M |
2017 | - |
Recent Funding Rounds in Quantum Computing in Asia
In the year 2025, till July 2025, Quantum Computing companies in Asia have raised $314M in equity funding across 6 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till July 2024), Quantum Computing companies in Asia had raised $23.2M across 7 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 1254.22% rise in funding in Quantum Computing companies in Asia as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Quantum Computing companies in Asia:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 2820 | Jul 03, 2025 | ||
Series C | 7837 | May 12, 2025 | ||
Series A | 6594 | Apr 30, 2025 | ||
Series A | 1404 | Feb 12, 2025 | - | |
Seed | 7993 | Jan 08, 2025 |
Top Investors in Quantum Computing in Asia
In-Q-Tel is the top investor in Quantum Computing companies in Asia based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Quantum Computing companies in Asia:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Washington, DC (United States) | - | |
London (United Kingdom) | ||
Paris (France) | - | |
Hong Kong (China) | - | |
Singapore (Singapore) |
M&A activity in Quantum Computing sector in Asia
In the year 2019, till May 2019, 1 acquisition happened in Quantum Computing sector in Asia.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Quantum Computing sector in Asia:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Acqui-Hired | May 13, 2019 |
Acquisition trends in Quantum Computing sector in Asia
Here are the acquisition trends in Quantum Computing sector in Asia:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | - |
2024 | - |
2023 | - |
2022 | - |
2021 | - |
2020 | - |
2019 | 1 |
2018 | - |
2017 | - |
2016 | - |
Colleges which produce the most Quantum Computing companies in Asia
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Quantum Computing in Asia
Most number of Quantum Computing startups in Asia have been founded by alumni from Tel Aviv University, IIT Bombay and National University of Singapore (NUS).
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Tel Aviv University | 5 |
IIT Bombay | 4 |
National University of Singapore (NUS) | 3 |
Technion Israel Institute Technology | 3 |
BITS Pilani | 2 |
Carnegie Mellon University | 2 |
IIM Bangalore | 2 |
IIT Kharagpur | 2 |
INSEAD | 2 |
Australian National University (ANU) | 1 |
Total funding in Quantum Computing companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Asia
In the last 10 years, Tel Aviv University and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem graduates' Quantum Computing companies in Asia have raised the most funding among top colleges, and Technion Israel Institute Technology alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Tel Aviv University | $170M |
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem | $170M |
Technion Israel Institute Technology | $30.7M |
Carnegie Mellon University | $24.3M |
IIT Bombay | $24.3M |
BITS Pilani | $22.8M |
IIT Madras | $22.3M |
University of Oxford | $21.3M |
INSEAD | $10.2M |
University College London | $10.2M |
Top News in Quantum Computing in Asia
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QpiAI Heralds Dawn of Quantum Era in India with 25-Qubit Quantum ComputerBusiness Wire•Apr 16, 2025•QpiAI
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QpiAI announces the beginning of the quantum age in India with a 25-qubit quantum computerBusiness Wire•Apr 16, 2025•QpiAI
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QpiAI Announces Launch of First Quantum Computer in IndiaAsian News International•Apr 16, 2025•QpiAI
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Govt-backed QpiAI-Indus Launches One of India’s Most Powerful Quantum Computers
IndianWeb2•Apr 15, 2025•QpiAI
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Indian startup QNu Labs develops platform to help enterprises protect critical infraIndiatimes•Apr 15, 2025•QNu Labs
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Companies Partner for Quantum-Secure Satellite CommunicationsNew Electronics•Apr 14, 2025•Partisia Blockchain, Squareroot8
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