About Quantum Sensing
The Quantum Sensing comprises 55 companies, including 33 funded companies having collectively raised $303M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 11 are Series A+ funded.
Quantum Sensing sector has seen 4 acquisitions. This represents almost 7.3% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.7% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes quantum sensors use principles of quantum mechanics to measure physical phenomena with more precision and sensitivity than traditional sensors. They harness quantum properties like superposition and entanglement to detect and quantify various parameters such as magnetic fields, gravitational forces, temperature, and electromagnetic radiation at extremely small scales.
Companies included in Quantum Sensing
Companies specializing in the research, development, and commercialization of quantum-based sensor technologies. These companies should actively produce and offer quantum sensors or related components for various applications, including but not limited to quantum computing, medical imaging, geophysics, and materials science.Companies excluded in Quantum Sensing
Traditional, non-quantum sensor technologies or do not have a significant presence in quantum sector. Additionally, businesses that are solely involved in quantum computing hardware or software, without a specific emphasis on sensor applications, are excluded as well.Top Companies in Quantum Sensing
There are more than 55 companies in Quantum Sensing. QLM is the top Quantum Sensing company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Quantum Sensing companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provider of quantum sensing technology for natural gas leak detection | Newport (United Kingdom) | 2017 | Series A | $23.4M | |
Developer of quantum gravity sensing and AI-powered 3D modeling technology | Singapore (Singapore) | 2018 | Seed | $14.6M | |
Developer of light-sheet microscopy systems for multiple business verticals | Glasgow (United Kingdom) | 2006 | Series B | $30.7M | |
Provider of diamond-based quantum technology | Munich (Germany) | 2021 | Seed | $3.28M | |
Developer of quantum-based scanning probe microscopes | Muttenz (Switzerland) | 2016 | Acquired | $7.19M |
Companies founded year-on-year in Quantum Sensing
1 new startup has been founded so far in 2026 in Quantum Sensing. 9 Quantum Sensing startups were founded in 2022 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 1 |
2025 | 1 |
2024 | 4 |
2023 | 4 |
2022 | 9 |
2021 | 7 |
2020 | 4 |
2019 | 2 |
2018 | 6 |
2017 | 1 |
Companies founded across countries in Quantum Sensing
United States has 13 Quantum Sensing startups, the most by any country, followed by Germany which has 8 startups and United Kingdom which has 7.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 13 |
Germany | 8 |
United Kingdom | 7 |
India | 6 |
Switzerland | 4 |
China | 3 |
Australia | 3 |
Singapore | 3 |
Italy | 2 |
South Korea | 1 |
Stage-wise distribution of Quantum Sensing
Out of the total 55 Quantum Sensing companies, 33 have secured funding. Among them, 11 have reached Series A or higher, and 5 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 55
Funded - 33
Series A+ - 11
Series B+ - 5
Series C+ - 4
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 55 |
Funded | 33 |
Series A+ | 11 |
Series B+ | 5 |
Series C+ | 4 |
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- 50+ Total Companies
- $303M+ Total Funding
- 30+ Funded Companies
- 4 Acquisitions
Funding Trends in Quantum Sensing
Total funding year-on-year in Quantum Sensing
Quantum Sensing saw a total funding of more than $274M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2025 at more than $132M. There has been a total funding of $20.1M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $20.1M |
2025 | $132M |
2024 | $12.8M |
2023 | $19.7M |
2022 | $15.9M |
2021 | $11.3M |
2020 | $45.6M |
2019 | $9.8M |
2018 | $3.12M |
2017 | $3.88M |
Total funding across countries in Quantum Sensing
In the last 10 years, Quantum Sensing startups in United Kingdom have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $93.3M. Germany follows with $91.2M and United States with $24.1M.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | $93.3M |
Germany | $91.2M |
United States | $24.1M |
Singapore | $15.1M |
Australia | $14M |
China | $14M |
Switzerland | $10.1M |
India | $4.01M |
Italy | $560K |
Total funding amount raised by stage in Quantum Sensing
Over the last 10 years, Quantum Sensing have seen $55.2M into Seed Stage funding rounds and $160M into Early Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Early Stage | $160M |
Seed Stage | $55.2M |
Grant | $29.2M |
Debt | $26.6M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Quantum Sensing
In the year 2026, till June 2026, Quantum Sensing companies have raised $20.1M in equity funding across 4 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till June 2025), Quantum Sensing companies had raised $5.6M across 6 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 259.22% rise in funding in Quantum Sensing companies as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Quantum Sensing:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Angel | 3719 | Jun 17, 2026 | ||
Seed | 8724 | Apr 23, 2026 | ||
Seed | 4486 | Apr 14, 2026 | and 5 more | |
Series A | 7426 | Jan 19, 2026 | ||
Series A | 1907 | Dec 22, 2025 | - |
Top Investors in Quantum Sensing
Europa is the top investor in Quantum Sensing companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Quantum Sensing:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Oak Ridge (United States) | ||
Belfast (United Kingdom) | ||
Washington, DC (United States) | ||
Pune (India) |
M&A activity in Quantum Sensing
In the year 2026, till June 2026, 2 acquisitions happened in Quantum Sensing. Last year, in 2025, a total of 1 acquisition happened in Quantum Sensing.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Quantum Sensing:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jun 03, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 02, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 17, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 01, 2021 |
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Acquisition trends in Quantum Sensing
Here are the acquisition trends in Quantum Sensing:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 2 |
2025 | 1 |
2024 | - |
2023 | - |
2022 | - |
2021 | 1 |
2020 | - |
2019 | - |
2018 | - |
2017 | - |
Colleges which produce the most Quantum Sensing companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Quantum Sensing
Most number of Quantum Sensing startups have been founded by alumni from Harvard University, Stanford University and Australian National University (ANU).
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Harvard University | 3 |
Stanford University | 3 |
Australian National University (ANU) | 1 |
BITS Pilani | 1 |
Duke University | 1 |
Harvard Business School | 1 |
IIT Kharagpur | 1 |
London Business School (LBS) | 1 |
MIT Sloan School of Management | 1 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 1 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Quantum Sensing
In the last 10 years, Stanford University graduates' Quantum Sensing companies have raised the most funding among top colleges. London Business School (LBS) and University of Bristol alumni are second.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Stanford University | $23.8M |
London Business School (LBS) | $23.4M |
University of Bristol | $23.4M |
BITS Pilani | $15.1M |
University College Cork | $15.1M |
Technical University of Munich | $7.65M |
University of California (Berkeley) | $7.65M |
Harvard University | $6.22M |
University of Oxford | $4.01M |
Duke University | $3M |
Top News in Quantum Sensing
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Fleet Space partners with quantum companies for mineral explorationAustralian Manufacturing Forum•Jun 18, 2025•Fleet Space, Nomad Atomics, DeteQt, mDETECT
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Nomad Atomics raises AUD $12 million for quantum sensorsChannelLife•Jul 03, 2023•Nomad Atomics, Blackbird Ventures, Right Click Capital
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QLM Gains $14.5M in Financing, Launches Collaboration with SchlumbergerPhotonics Media•Aug 05, 2022•QLM, SLB, Green Angel Syndicate, Enterprise 100 and 5 others
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MilliBox Unveils GIM04, Next-Generation 3-Axis mmWave and THz Antenna Positioner at IMS2021Microwave Journal•Jun 08, 2021•Millibox, M Squared
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