planqc

planqc is a quantum computing company that builds scalable quantum computers using neutral atoms as qubits. Spun off from the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics as Munich Quantum Valley's first startup, planqc traps neutral atoms in optical lattices to create identical, well-isolated qubits with long coherence times and high-fidelity operations at scale. The company develops full-stack quantum solutions from hardware to software, including its MAQCS (Multicore Atomic Quantum Computing System), offering on-premise systems, cloud-based computing, and integrated HPC solutions. planqc serves industries including aerospace, automotive, energy and climate, financial services, logistics, pharma and chemicals, and security, with case studies in battery innovation, aerospace materials, and climate modeling. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Garching, Germany, planqc has raised $59.0M in Series A funding from investors including DeepTech & Climate Fonds, Bayern Kapital, Speedinvest, UVC Partners, and Amadeus Capital.