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Quantum Motion Raises $160M Series C

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported May 07, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026

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The successful Series C funding round for Quantum Motion is expected to boost investor confidence in the quantum computing sector, particularly in silicon-based approaches. This investment will enable Quantum Motion to accelerate the commercialization of its energy-efficient quantum computers, potentially disrupting the high-performance computing and AI industries by offering a more sustainable alternative.

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Quantum Motion, a leading company in silicon transistor-based quantum computing, announced a $160 million Series C funding round. The round was co-led by DCVC and Kambara, with new investors including the United Kingdom — British Business Bank and Firgun, alongside existing backers like Oxford Science Enterprises, INKef Capital, VSR Ventures Private Limited, Porsche SE, and Parkwalk Advisors. This financing will enable Quantum Motion to commercialize its scalable and energy-efficient quantum computers, designed to fit into standard data centers. The company's approach uses silicon technology, similar to that found in smartphones, offering significant reductions in cost, space, and energy consumption compared to alternative quantum architectures. Since its last funding round in 2023, Quantum Motion has expanded internationally, opening offices and labs in Spain and Australia, and strengthened its manufacturing partnership with GlobalFoundries. The company also deployed the world's first commercial full-stack silicon CMOS quantum computer at the UK National Quantum Computing Centre in 2025 and is advancing in United States — DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative. CEO James Palles-Dimmock and co-founders John Morton and Simon Benjamin expressed confidence in silicon as the future of scalable quantum computing.

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Quantum Motion secured $160 million in Series C funding to commercialize its silicon transistor-based quantum computing technology, enabling it to expand operations and deliver utility-scale quantum computers.
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DCVC co-led the Series C funding round for Quantum Motion, demonstrating its belief in silicon as the foundation for scalable quantum computing.
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Kambara co-led the Series C funding round for Quantum Motion, signaling its strong belief in Quantum Motion's approach to building scalable quantum computers.
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The United Kingdom — British Business Bank participated as a new investor in Quantum Motion's Series C round, supporting the development of quantum computing technology in the United Kingdom.
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James Palles-Dimmock, CEO of Quantum Motion, expressed confidence in silicon as the strongest route to scalable quantum computing.
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Firgun participated as a new investor in Quantum Motion's Series C funding round.
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Simon Benjamin, CSO and co-founder of Quantum Motion, emphasized the use of Quantum Motion's chips for both bits and qubits.
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INKef Capital is a returning backer in Quantum Motion's Series C funding round.
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Porsche SE is a returning backer in Quantum Motion's Series C funding round.
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Parkwalk Advisors is a returning backer in Quantum Motion's Series C funding round.
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Prineha Narang, Operating Partner at DCVC, stated that DCVC led the investment in Quantum Motion due to the scalability of silicon.
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Yann de Vries, Partner and co-founder of Kambara, expressed Kambara's strong belief in Quantum Motion's approach to quantum computing.
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Charlotte Lawrence, Managing Director of Direct Equity at United Kingdom — British Business Bank, highlighted Quantum Motion's unique approach to quantum physics and silicon manufacturing.
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