Arq, a Spanish quantum technology startup, raised 1.4 million USD in a pre-seed funding round led by Ground State Ventures with participation from Big Sur Ventures. Founded in 2025 by Samuele Grandi and Emanuele Distante, the company is developing quantum repeaters and quantum communication hardware for secure, long-distance networking between quantum computers over fibre optic networks. The funding will be used to establish a laboratory and accelerate development of next generation quantum memory devices.
About Arq
A Spanish quantum technology startup developing networking hardware for the quantum internet, including quantum repeaters designed to connect quantum computers over long distances through fibre optic networks.
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What type of funding round did Arq raise?
Arq raised a pre-seed round.
How much did Arq raise in its pre-seed?
Arq raised $1,400,000 USD in its pre-seed.
Who invested in Arq's pre-seed?
The investors in Arq's pre-seed are: Ground State Ventures, Big Sur Ventures.
What type of investment was Arq's pre-seed?
Arq's pre-seed was a equity investment.
How will Arq use the funds from its pre-seed?
Arq plans to use the funds for: establish a state-of-the-art laboratory, accelerate the development of next generation quantum memory devices, improving reproducibility and reliability.