en.Wedoany.com Reported - Air Liquide S.A. (Paris) has made a strategic investment in French startup Quobly through its corporate venture capital arm, ALIAD. Quobly develops silicon-based quantum processors using mature semiconductor manufacturing processes.
The investment aims to support the transition of quantum computing technology from fundamental research to industrial-scale manufacturing, strengthening Air Liquide's role as a key partner in the quantum computing value chain. ALIAD joined other leading investors in Quobly's Series A funding round totaling €115 million. The funds will be used to support the company's ongoing R&D, advance its industrialization process, and drive its international commercial expansion.
Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Grenoble, France, Quobly focuses on developing silicon-based quantum processors using semiconductor manufacturing processes, with the goal of making quantum computing scalable, manufacturable, and deployable. The company plans to launch its first commercial product by the end of 2026.
ALIAD not only provides financial support but also acts as an industrial partner, accelerating the startup's growth by unlocking new business opportunities and providing access to Air Liquide's resources and expertise. For Quobly, this synergy includes expertise in advanced materials and specialty gases, which are critical to the manufacturing of silicon quantum processors. Air Liquide already plays a key role in the quantum computing ecosystem, providing the extreme cooling technologies and ultra-pure materials needed to keep quantum processors stable and ensure error-free operation. The Group works closely with hardware innovators to support quantum chip manufacturing and secure the supply chain for high-purity gases. Armelle Levieux, a member of Air Liquide's Executive Committee responsible for innovation and technology activities, stated that quantum computing represents the next major technological frontier. Quobly is paving the way for scalable quantum processors, which is precisely the game-changing innovation Air Liquide seeks when supporting tech startups.
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