ORCA

ORCA Computing is a quantum computing company developing full-stack photonic quantum computers using a modular, fiber-interconnected architecture. Spun out of the University of Oxford in 2019 and building on over 30 years of scientific research, ORCA combines novel technology with rack-mounted telecom and optical fiber components to deliver quantum systems that are modular, upgradable, scalable, and data-center ready. The company’s ORCA PT Series (including PT-1 and PT-2) are rack-mounted, air-cooled systems designed for on-premises and cloud deployment, offering the lowest total cost of ownership in the quantum computing market. ORCA targets near-term industrial applications in quantum-accelerated generative AI and optimization, with a viable commercial path toward fault-tolerant quantum computing. The systems integrate with industry-standard PyTorch, Python environments, and CUDA-Q. ORCA has deployed systems to enterprise customers including Toyota Tsusho in Japan, partnered with bp for molecular exploration, and showcased at Digital Realty’s London Innovation Lab. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, ORCA has raised approximately $18.7 million in Series A funding. Investors include Octopus Ventures, Oxford Science Enterprises, Quantonation, Verve Ventures, Atmos Ventures, and Oxford University Innovation.