Pre-IPO quantum computing company profile · Founded 2018 · Brighton, United Kingdom
Company Facts
IPO Status
No IPO announced
Universal Quantum shares are not available on public exchanges. See below for listed alternatives with similar technology.
Universal Quantum is a University of Sussex spin-out building trapped-ion quantum computers using a QCCD-style modular architecture. Its roadmap emphasizes electronic control and modular chip-to-chip scaling rather than a single monolithic trap.
The company won EUR 67M of contracts from the German Aerospace Center (DLR) to build two trapped-ion quantum computers in Germany, including a single-chip system and a multi-chip machine initially targeting up to 100 qubits.
| Round | Amount | Date | Key Investors | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLR contracts | EUR 67M | 2022 | German Aerospace Center / DLR Quantum Computing Initiative | — |
| Innovate UK and grants | Multi-million pound | 2020-2024 | UK innovation programs | — |
IonQ (IONQ) and Quantinuum (QNT) are the listed trapped-ion comparables. Universal Quantum remains private and contract-backed.
Can you buy Universal Quantum stock?
No. Universal Quantum is private and has not announced an IPO.
What did DLR fund?
DLR awarded Universal Quantum EUR 67M of contracts to build trapped-ion quantum computers in Germany, including single-chip and multi-chip systems.
What architecture does Universal Quantum use?
A trapped-ion QCCD architecture with modular electronic control and chip-to-chip scaling.
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Static profile, updated manually · Last updated 2026-07-10 · Sources: Universal Quantum DLR contract ↗ · University of Sussex announcement ↗