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Classiq Technologies

Category: AI Infrastructure

Classiq provides an enterprise-grade quantum computing software platform that automates the design and optimization of quantum circuits, enabling developers to create quantum algorithms without deep hardware expertise. Classiq Technologies was founded in 2020. The company is led by Nir Minerbi. Based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Team size: 100. Total funding raised: $200+ million. Latest round: Strategic up-round (November 2025). Key investors include ["Entrée Capital","AMD Ventures","Qualcomm Ventures","IonQ","Samsung Next","HSBC","Team8","Norwest","NightDragon","SoftBank Vision Fund 2","Mirae Asset Capital","LeumiTech77 by Bank Leumi","Quantum Eretz"].

Founded
2020
Headquarters
Tel Aviv, Israel
Team size
100
Total funding
$200+ million

Value proposition

Abstracts complex quantum programming into high-level models, accelerates algorithm development, and ensures compatibility across diverse quantum hardware and simulators.

Products and solutions

["Classiq Quantum Development Platform (IDE/compiler/OS)","Classiq 1.0 (production-ready quantum engineering platform, Feb 2026)","Qmod high-level quantum modeling language","Automated synthesis engine for quantum circuit optimization","AI-powered Quantum Agent for natural-language-to-quantum-code generation (April 2026)","Integration with AWS Braket, NVIDIA CUDA-Q, NVIDIA Quantum Cloud, and quantum simulators"]

Unique value

First enterprise platform with patented automated synthesis of quantum circuits from high-level models, enabling 'design once, deploy anywhere' across quantum hardware.

Target customer

Enterprises in finance, chemistry, telecommunications, automotive, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, logistics, cybersecurity, energy, and other industries seeking to implement quantum computing solutions for optimization and simulation challenges.

Industries served

["Financial services (portfolio optimization)","Chemical/pharmaceutical (molecular energy estimation)","Telecommunications (network optimization)","Automotive (CFD models)","Aerospace & Defense","Manufacturing & I4.0","Logistics","Cybersecurity","Energy & Networks"]

Technology advantage

Proprietary compilation and circuit modeling technologies protected by 60+ patents, with a team including ex-IBM quantum computing leaders and Talpiot program experts.

How they differentiate

Classiq differentiates itself through its high-level, hardware-agnostic quantum algorithm design platform, which abstracts complex quantum programming. It focuses on enterprise-grade automation and optimization, contrasting with open-source toolkits (e.g., IBM Qiskit, Google Cirq) and startups offering lower-level qubit control solutions (e.g., Quantinuum's TKET). Partnerships with NVIDIA, Microsoft, and AWS further solidify its enterprise-focused positioning.

Main competitors

["SandboxAQ","Multiverse Computing","Riverlane"]

Key partnerships

["NVIDIA (CUDA-Q integration for hybrid quantum-classical workflows, March 2026)","NVIDIA (Quantum Cloud integration)","Alice & Bob (quantum noise resilience research)","QUCAN (global quantum training programs)","AWS Braket (quantum simulator access)","SoftBank Vision Fund 2 (2025 investment)","AMD Ventures (strategic partnership)","Qualcomm Ventures (strategic partnership)","IonQ (strategic partnership)","CDP Venture Capital (strategic investment, July 2025)"]

Notable customers

["BMW","Citi","Mitsubishi Chemical","Mizuho","Rolls-Royce","Comcast","Toshiba","SoftBank","Deloitte"]

Major milestones

["Raised $110M Series C in May 2025 led by Entrée Capital","Strategic up-round in November 2025 with AMD, Qualcomm, and IonQ","SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and CDP Venture Capital join Series C (July 2025)","Total funding exceeds $200 million","Strategic partnerships with AMD, Qualcomm, IonQ, and SoftBank Vision Fund 2 in 2025","Expansion of enterprise quantum platform with global clients","Recognition as a leader in quantum software by Gartner and Quantum Computing Report","Classiq now available on AWS Marketplace","Awarded Fast Company's 2025 Next Big Things in Tech","Released Classiq 1.0 production-ready quantum engineering platform (Feb 2026)","Integrated with NVIDIA CUDA-Q for hybrid quantum-classical workflows (March 2026)","Launched expert-level Quantum AI Agent for natural-language quantum development (April 2026)"]

Growth metrics

Not public, but has grown from 40 employees (2023) to 100+ (2025). Company employs 100 people with 75 based in Israel.

Market positioning

Classiq positions itself as a 'mid-stack' layer bridging high-level quantum algorithm design and low-level hardware execution. It targets enterprises needing scalable, hardware-agnostic solutions, competing against both open-source frameworks and specialized quantum software startups.

Geographic focus

Globally focused, with enterprise clients in North America, Europe, and Asia. Key markets include the U.S. (through partnerships with AMD, Qualcomm, and IonQ) and Israel (home base).

Patents and IP

Over 60 patents filed in quantum modeling, compilation, and hybrid quantum-classical execution (US11373114B1 is a key patent).

About Nir Minerbi

Graduate of Israel's elite Talpiot Excellence Program, with extensive experience leading advanced R&D programs and multidisciplinary teams tackling complex technological challenges. Previously led groundbreaking multi-national technological projects from idea to deployment.

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