IonQ agrees to acquire cybersecurity firm Elisity for up to $1.3 billion
Quantum computing firm IonQ has agreed to acquire zero-trust cybersecurity company Elisity in an all-stock deal valued at up to $1.3 billion, including up to $150 million in performance-based earnouts.
IonQ has agreed to acquire cybersecurity company Elisity in an all-stock transaction valued at up to $1.3 billion, executives told The Wall Street Journal. The agreement includes up to $150 million in earnouts tied to Elisity's future performance, with the transaction expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026.[10][8][6][2][3][12][9]
Elisity develops zero-trust cybersecurity technology designed to stop ransomware and cyberattacks from spreading by controlling which devices can communicate across corporate networks. The deal expands IonQ beyond quantum computing into enterprise security, coming as IonQ's chief executive warned that the sector is entering 'the most dangerous years' for cyber threats.[3][8][5][9][11][4][7][1]
Key facts
- IonQ agreed to acquire cybersecurity firm Elisity in an all-stock transaction valued at up to $1.3 billion.
- The transaction terms include up to $150 million in performance-based earnouts tied to Elisity's future performance.
- The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026.
- Elisity builds zero-trust software that prevents cyberattacks and ransomware from spreading by controlling device communications on corporate networks.
- IonQ executives disclosed the acquisition terms to The Wall Street Journal.
- IonQ's chief executive warned that the industry is entering 'the most dangerous years' for cyber threats.
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Barron's@barronsonlinePost on X ·
Why IonQ Is Betting Big on Cybersecurity With $1.3 Billion Elisity Acquisition https://t.co/p0mZUHnZxk
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CNBC@CNBCPost on X ·
IonQ to acquire cybersecurity firm Elisity in an all-stock deal for up to $1.3 billion https://t.co/wnEsAOSFiz
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Wall St Engine@wallstenginePost on X ·
$IONQ agreed to acquire cybersecurity firm Elisity in an all-stock deal worth up to $1.3B, including up to $150M in performance-based payments. Elisity’s platform helps prevent hackers and ransomware from spreading across company networks. https://t.co/nSB5kEOz56
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The Daily Block@thedailyblockPost on X ·
🚨 BREAKING: IonQ to Acquire Cybersecurity Firm Elisity for Up to $1.3B Quantum computing company IonQ is expanding into cybersecurity with an all-stock deal worth up to $1.3 billion, aiming to strengthen security for businesses and governments against current and future quantum threats.
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SecurityWeek@SecurityWeekPost on X ·
IonQ to Acquire Zero Trust Firm Elisity for Up to $1.3 Billion https://t.co/qbP4K6gTrW
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Bloomberg@businessPost on X ·
Quantum computing firm IonQ has agreed to buy Elisity for as much as $1.3 billion in an all-stock transaction https://t.co/NmPFXFPyTO
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Quartz@qzPost on X ·
A quantum computing company just bought a cybersecurity firm for $1.3B: IonQ is acquiring cybersecurity startup Elisity as quantum computing's CEO warns we're entering 'the most dangerous years' for cyber threats — including the… dlvr.it/TVtmDx #QuantumComputing #Cybersecurity https://t.co/0Dq72z0fbZ
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Techmeme@TechmemePost on X ·
Quantum computing company IonQ agrees to buy Elisity, which helps stop cyberattacks and ransomware from spreading, in an all-stock deal valued at up to $1.3B (@laurenthomas / Wall Street Journal) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)
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BREAKING: IonQ agrees to acquire Zero Trust cybersecurity firm Elisity in an all-stock deal worth up to $1.3B, including up to $150M in earnouts. Closing is expected in Q4 2026. https://t.co/Cp7TdQljyC
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WSJ Markets@WSJmarketsPost on X ·
Quantum-computing company IonQ struck an all-stock deal to buy Elisity in a transaction that values the cybersecurity firm at up to $1.3 billion, executives told The Wall Street Journal https://t.co/uj0sMQ0fId
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Shay Boloor@StockSavvyShayPost on X ·
$IONQ is acquiring cybersecurity firm Elisity for ~$1.3B deal expanding beyond quantum computing into enterprise security. Elisity controls which devices can communicate across corporate networks giving IonQ an identity and security layer alongside its existing quantum networking capabilities. What makes this really interesting is IonQ could start generating security revenue long before quantum computers reach mass adoption while positioning itself for shift toward post quantum security.
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IonQ is buying cybersecurity firm Elisity for up to $1.3 billion: The all-stock deal includes up to $150 million in earnouts tied to Elisity's future performance dlvr.it/TVtK7y https://t.co/xK0ecz54yM
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