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30 Apr 2026

ā€œIt’s too earlyā€ does a great deal of work as an argument because it sounds prudent, yet in practice it is often a way of deferring a decision that is becoming harder to ignore.

What is usually meant is simply that the technology is not yet fully mature, which is true of quantum and was equally true of every transformative technology at the point it began to matter… just like with AI. The pattern seen in AI is instructive, as many organisations treated progress as incremental or overhyped until […]

28 Apr 2026

Quantum is still early, that may be the point…

Over $30 billion has already been committed to quantum technologies globally, and while the field remains at an early stage, it has clearly moved beyond pure theory into a phase of serious commercial experimentation that is starting to attract sustained enterprise attention. Large organisations are not waiting for full maturity before engaging. They are already […]

15 Apr 2026

Memorandum of Understanding – Quantum Exponential and Institute of Physics

We’re delighted to announce a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Institute of Physics, strengthening our collaboration to accelerate the UK’s quantum technology ecosystem. Our partnership coincides with the latest news of the UK government announcing a pioneering Ā£2 billion investment in quantum technology, positioning Britain as the first country in the world to roll […]

1 Apr 2026

A landmark moment for the quantum community 🌐

Yesterday, we were honoured to be invited to the International Quantum Leaders Dinner at Lancaster House. Hearing Liz Kendall and Lord Vallance speak on the commercialisation and real-world applications of quantum technology was hugely encouraging. The tone was clear, collaborative, forward-thinking, and ambitious. In attendance were 13 like-minded nations aligned around a shared vision for […]

31 Mar 2026

Quantum Exponential Investor Event

On Thursday 26 March, we brought together some of the brightest minds in UK quantum technology at Harwell Campus. The energy in the room was extraordinary. A huge thank you to every speaker and attendee who made it such a compelling morning. This is exactly the kind of dialogue that turns a technology sector into […]

18 Mar 2026

UK Funding Announcement on Quantum

The UK just made a major announcement on quantum. Ā£1bn+ in public funding and real-world deployment across healthcare, defence and security. For investors, the signal is clear; demand is being de-risked. The UK Government is accelerating commercial adoption. At Quantum Exponential, we see quantum moving from frontier science to investable reality and it is happening […]

8 Mar 2026

Portfolio Company Spotlight – Siloton

Siloton, one of our portfolio companies, shows how their chip‑based, quantum‑enabled OCT system transforms a fragile, tabletop eye‑scanner into a portable device designed for remote clinics and harsh environments. Read the full article  

5 Mar 2026

Private Investment Event

On 26 March, we’re excited to be hosting a private, invitation-only session at Harwell Campus with leaders from across the quantum ecosystem to discuss the commercial applications of quantum technology. The session, delivered in partnership with the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, will feature insights from organisations at the forefront of the industry including IBM, […]

27 Feb 2026

The global quantum race is the UK’s to lose — and we’re investing to make sure it doesn’t.

Quantum Exponential has reached another milestone with our ninth investment into the heart of the British deep tech ecosystem. We are backing Quantcore , a University of Glasgow spin-out that is solving one of the most difficult scaling challenges in the industry. While most of the world relies on aluminium for superconducting processors, Quantcore uses […]

28 Jan 2026

Press Release – India Global Forum and Quantum Exponential Partnership

šŸš€ India–UK Quantum Partnership Announced India Global Forum (IGF) and Quantum Exponential Group plc (QEG) have entered a strategic partnership. Designed to accelerate India’s quantum technology ecosystem, this builds a long-term India–UK quantum investment platform. Aligned with India’s National Quantum Mission, the collaboration will explore the creation of a Quantum Exponential India Fund. A dynamic […]

13 Nov 2025

Press Release: Quantum Exponential Group plc launches fundraising for Ā£100 million dedicated UK fund to strengthen UK’s global leadership in quantum technologies

London, UK, 13.11.25 — Quantum Exponential Group plc (QEG), the UK’s first specialist quantum technology investment company, today announces the launch of fundraising for a new Ā£100 million venture capital fund. Dedicated to start-up, scale-up and commercialisation of the UK quantum innovation, the fund supports the UK’s National Quantum Strategy and Harwell Quantum Cluster, as […]

3 Sep 2025

Quantum Exponential Sponsors qBig Award

Quantum Exponential is sponsoring the Quantum Business Innovation and Growth Group Award 2024 (ā€˜qBIG Award’), in a collaboration with the IOP. The prestigious award will support the growth in the quantum technologies sector, focusing on innovation and the commercialisation of quantum technologies. The qBIG Award winner is to be selected by IOP’s qBIG Group Committee, […]

27 Nov 2023

Investee Company Update: Oxford Quantum Circuits

Investee Company Update: Oxford Quantum Circuits. Japan’s Premier VC Fund leads OQC’s US$100 million raise

23 Nov 2023

UK Government – Chancellor’s Autumn Statement

UK Government Re-affirms its Commitment to Innovation and Technology with the Launch of Five New Quantum Missions in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement  

23 Oct 2023

Future of Quantum Computing Attendance at No.10 Downing Street

Future of Quantum Computing Attendance at No.10 Downing Street

28 Sep 2023

UK Government Consulting Contract Awarded

UK Government Consulting Contract Awarded

5 Jul 2023

Quantum Exponential Invests in Delta g Ltd – its 7th Quantum Portfolio Company

Invests in Delta g Ltd

11 Apr 2023

Death of Director

Death of Director  

23 Mar 2023

Employee Benefit Trust Share Purchase

QE – QBIT share purchase

20 Mar 2023

Recent Press Coverage

Recent Press Coverage

16 Mar 2023

UK Spring Budget 2023

Spring Budget 2023

3 Feb 2023

Quantum Invests in Quantum Oxford Circuits

Quantum Invests in Oxford Quantum Circuits

10 Nov 2022

QBIT sponsors innovation award with the Institute of Physics

QBIT sponsors innovation award with the Institute of Physics

3 Nov 2022

Portfolio Company Update – Universal Quantum wins €67 million contract

Portfolio Company Update – Universal Quantum wins €67 million contract

22 Aug 2022

Quantum joins the ICFO Corporate Liaison Programme

QE joins the ICFO Corporate Liaison Programme

4 Aug 2022

Quantum Invests in QLM

QE Announces QLM Series-A

20 Jun 2022

Quantum Joins the UKBAA

QE – joins the UK Business Angels Association

9 Jun 2022

Corporate Update

QE – Corporate Update

7 Jun 2022

Establishment of Employee Benefit Trust

QE – Establishment of Employee Benefit Trust

19 May 2022

Quantum IOP Workshop

Quantum Exponential – IOP Workshop

16 May 2022

Quantum Invests in Universal Quantum Ltd

QE – Investment in Universal Quantum

3 May 2022

TR1

QE – TR1

3 May 2022

Quantum Invests in Aegiq Ltd

QE – investment in Aegiq

2 Mar 2022

Quantum Exponential Announces First Investment

QE – investment in Siloton

7 Feb 2022

Investee update

QE investee update – Arqit signs agreement with USA Forces

31 Jan 2022

Corporate Update and Board Changes

QE – Corporate Update and Board Changes

3 Nov 2021

TR1

QE – TR1

3 Nov 2021

TR1

QE – TR1