en.Wedoany.com Reported - WISeKey International Holding Ltd. and its subsidiary SEALSQ Corp. announced that their jointly established special purpose vehicle, Quantisimo Corp., has signed a non-binding letter of intent with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) GigCapital8 Corp. to create a Nasdaq-listed quantum technology platform through a business combination.
According to the letter of intent, Quantisimo will merge with GigCapital8. The combined company is expected to have a pre-investment enterprise value of approximately $575 million, subject to customary closing conditions. The parties plan to increase the initial valuation to $2 billion by integrating up to five additional quantum companies through acquisitions. The transaction is currently expected to close in the first quarter of 2027.
Co-founded by WISeKey and SEALSQ, Quantisimo is positioned as a trusted pure-play quantum platform, aiming to offer investors exposure to the rapidly emerging quantum economy. The platform will seek to become a leading publicly listed company focused on the development, commercialization, and deployment of trusted quantum technologies by integrating proprietary technologies, strategic investments, intellectual property, and selected assets from the SealQuantum.com company portfolio.
The executive order "Leading the Next Quantum Innovation Frontier" signed by former U.S. President Donald J. Trump on June 22, 2026, validates Quantisimo's strategic vision. This policy aims to accelerate quantum computing, sensing, networking, workforce development, and trusted supply chains, expected to expand market opportunities and accelerate the adoption of quantum technologies.
Quantisimo plans to leverage WISeKey's expertise in digital trust, cybersecurity, and trusted digital ecosystems, as well as SEALSQ's leadership in semiconductors, cryptographic solutions, and quantum-resilient security technologies. As planned, upon successful completion of the business combination and final board approval, SEALSQ will contribute selected assets and strategic interests from its SealQuantum.com company portfolio to strengthen Quantisimo's integrated ecosystem.
Carlos Cruz Moreira, Founder and CEO of WISeKey and Chairman of SEALSQ, stated that quantum technology will redefine computing, communications, security, and artificial intelligence over the coming decades. Through Quantisimo, the goal is to provide investors with direct exposure to this transformative opportunity while building the trusted infrastructure needed for the quantum era. He believes that collaboration with the GigCapital Global team will help accelerate scaling, enhance market access, and create long-term shareholder value. Dr. Avi Katz, Founder of GigCapital Global and GigCapital8, noted that GigCapital8 focuses on the integration and listing of cutting-edge quantum platforms, and Quantisimo represents a unique opportunity to create a publicly listed quantum economy company serving advanced applications in both military and commercial markets. He believes that investors seek exposure to quantum technology but currently have limited opportunities to participate in this field through diversified public market instruments.
The parties expect to immediately commence detailed due diligence and sign a definitive agreement in the coming months. The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, including the signing of a definitive agreement, regulatory approvals, shareholder approvals, and financing arrangements. There is no guarantee that a definitive agreement will be signed or that the proposed transaction will ultimately be completed.
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