The Quantum Innovation Summit stands as a platform that brings together the pioneers and visionaries who are shaping the next era of technological advancement. Through this lens, each QIS Trailblazer feature highlights a development that is not only a milestone for one company, but also a catalyst for the wider quantum ecosystem. This year, one such moment comes from Classiq Technologies, a leader in quantum software development platforms, which has secured a strategic investment from SoftBank Vision Fund 2, joined by CDP Venture Capital, Italy’s largest venture capital operator.
The investment expands Classiq’s landmark Series C round and reinforces its position as a foundational player in enterprise-scale quantum computing. It represents the convergence of capital, technical vision, and strategic intent, with all three factors essential to building the infrastructure needed for quantum technologies to move from research labs into real-world applications.
SoftBank’s decision to invest followed a detailed technical evaluation by its R&D team, which confirmed Classiq’s capability to generate high-performance quantum circuits that can reduce computational costs while delivering superior performance on today’s hardware. This validation strengthens the alignment between SoftBank and Classiq on the near-term commercial viability of quantum computing and its potential to solve complex industrial and societal challenges.
The participation of CDP Venture Capital underscores a broader European ambition to accelerate innovation and secure digital sovereignty. For Italy, investment in foundational technologies like quantum computing is a strategic step toward enhancing deep tech capabilities, fostering competitive advantage, and ensuring that European industry has the tools to remain relevant in the coming computational revolution.
At the center of Classiq’s offering is a high-level development platform that empowers enterprises and researchers to design, synthesize, and optimize advanced quantum circuits without the need to engage directly with hardware-specific complexities. By abstracting away these technical barriers, Classiq enables more accessible and scalable quantum software development, opening the field to a wider range of innovators. The platform is already demonstrating its applicability across multiple sectors including finance, automotive, telecommunications, energy, chemistry, and pharmaceuticals.
The new capital infusion will allow Classiq to accelerate product development, strengthen its global network of partnerships, and deepen engagement with customers across industries. This expansion is intended to advance the field toward achieving tangible quantum advantage, where quantum computing begins to deliver consistent, measurable benefits over classical approaches.
For the Quantum Innovation Summit community, this development is a reminder that progress in quantum technologies depends on the alignment of scientific capability, visionary leadership, and strategic investment. The Classiq milestone is not only a sign of confidence from leading investors, but also an example of how international collaboration can accelerate the timeline for making quantum computing an operational reality.
As the quantum ecosystem continues to mature, achievements like this illustrate the pace at which theory is translating into practice. By spotlighting these trailblazers, the Quantum Innovation Summit reaffirms its mission to connect the global quantum community, encourage cross-sector dialogue, and champion the innovations that will define the technological landscape of the future.
Source: Classiq’s Official Press Release
