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: 101-500. Total funding raised: $200+ million. Latest round: Strategic Investment. 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
- 101-500
- 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 70+ 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 / Quantum Cloud), Oracle (36-qubit HPC-scale quantum simulation PoC, May 2026), QAI (Korea first local Quantum-as-a-Service / QaaS, July 2026), ParityQC (Parity Twine integration for circuit optimization, July 2026), Hatch + AWS Braket (quantum chemistry PoC, Singapore, June 2026), TEA TEK Group (128-qubit quantum hub, Naples, June 2026), Alice & Bob, QUCAN, AWS Braket / Marketplace, AMD Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures, IonQ
Notable customers
BMW, Citi, Mitsubishi Chemical, Mizuho, Rolls-Royce, Comcast, Toshiba, SoftBank, Deloitte, HSBC, Intesa Sanpaolo
Major milestones
Raised $110M Series C in May 2025 led by Entrée Capital, SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and CDP Venture Capital join Series C (July 2025), Strategic up-round Nov 2025 with AMD, Qualcomm, IonQ — total funding $200M+, AWS Marketplace availability; Fast Company 2025 Next Big Things in Tech, Classiq 1.0 production-ready platform (Feb 2026), NVIDIA CUDA-Q hybrid integration (March 2026), Quantum AI Agent for NL-to-quantum-code (April 2026), Oracle + Classiq 36-qubit simulation on OCI (May 2026), QAI Korea sovereign QaaS launch (July 2026), ParityQC partnership for circuit optimization / SWAP reduction (July 2026), Hatch+AWS quantum chemistry PoC in Singapore (June 2026), TEA TEK Group Naples 128-qubit hub (June 2026)
Growth metrics
Not public revenue detail; headcount grown from ~40 (2023) to ~100 (2025) to ~140 (mid-2026 per TipRanks/PitchBook/LinkedIn). Majority still Israel-based; expanding APAC/Americas GTM.
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 70 patents filed/granted in quantum modeling, compilation, and hybrid quantum-classical execution (US11373114B1 is a key patent); PitchBook cites ~47 granted / 96 total documents as of 2026.
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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Official website: https://www.classiq.io
