Universal Quantum raises US$100 million-plus Series A led by DCVC and Firgun Ventures
Quantum computing startup Universal Quantum has raised a US$100 million-plus Series A funding round, according to The Straits Times and a Bloomberg report relayed by Techmeme. The Bloomberg report says the round was led by DCVC and Firgun Ventures and describes Universal Quantum as UK-based, while The Straits Times reports that investors include Singapore's EDBI and the chief executive of Roblox. Universal Quantum plans to use the funding to expand research hubs in Germany and Singapore, per the Bloomberg report.
Quantum computing startup Universal Quantum has raised a US$100 million-plus Series A funding round, according to The Straits Times and a Bloomberg report relayed by Techmeme. The Bloomberg report says the round was led by DCVC and Firgun Ventures and describes Universal Quantum as UK-based, while The Straits Times reports that investors include Singapore's EDBI and the chief executive of Roblox. Universal Quantum plans to use the funding to expand research hubs in Germany and Singapore, per the Bloomberg report.
Key facts
- Universal Quantum raised US$100 million in a Series A funding round, according to The Straits Times.
- A Bloomberg report (Max Bergen) relayed by Techmeme described the round as a $100 million-plus Series A led by DCVC and Firgun Ventures.
- Investors in the round include Singapore's EDBI and the chief executive of Roblox, per The Straits Times.
- Universal Quantum plans to use the funding to expand research hubs in Germany and Singapore, per the Bloomberg report relayed by Techmeme.
- Techmeme, relaying Bloomberg, described Universal Quantum as a UK-based quantum computing startup.
- The Straits Times reported the round on October 8, 2026; Techmeme relayed the Bloomberg report the same day.
- The Series A was led by DCVC and Firgun Ventures.
- Universal Quantum plans to use the funding to expand research hubs in Germany and Singapore.
- The round was reported by Bloomberg (Max Bergen) and relayed by Techmeme on October 8, 2026.
- The Quantum Insider's @QuantumDaily account reported Universal Quantum's Series A at over $100 million on October 8, 2026, linking to further coverage.
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The Quantum Insider@QuantumDailyPost on X ·
Universal Quantum Raises Over $100 Million Series A https://t.co/em5FSgy1DO
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Techmeme@TechmemePost on X ·
UK-based quantum computing startup Universal Quantum raised a $100M+ Series A led by DCVC and Firgun Ventures to expand research hubs in Germany and Singapore (@mhbergen / Bloomberg) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)
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The Straits Times@straits_timesPost on X ·
Singapore’s EDBI, Roblox CEO back Universal Quantum start-up in US$100 million Series A round https://t.co/INe3eHMMLw
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