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Infleqtion

Infleqtion builds quantum computers and precision sensors for government and enterprise customers.

Series C $311M total Founded 2007 Louisville, Colorado 153 employees

Infleqtion engineers neutral atom quantum computers, precision atomic clocks, and quantum software for governments, corporations, and research institutions. The company delivers full-stack quantum systems with real-world deployments on the International Space Station and in national labs, achieving record-breaking 99.73% CZ gate fidelity. With $311M in total funding and $32.5M in 2025 revenue, Infleqtion serves defense, aerospace, and commercial customers through products like Sqale quantum computers and Tiqker atomic clock systems.

Problem solved

Organizations lack access to practical, fault-tolerant quantum computing systems and ultra-precise atomic timing solutions needed for mission-critical applications in navigation, sensing, and computation.

Target customer

U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, national laboratories, intelligence agencies, and Fortune 500 enterprises requiring quantum computing and precision timing capabilities; government and military organizations globally.

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Founders

Dana Anderson

Chief Science Officer & Founder

Professor of physics and electrical engineering at CU Boulder; pioneering researcher in laser cooling and neutral atom trapping; foundational work on Bose–Einstein Condensates.

Matthew Kinsella

Chief Executive Officer & Founding Investor

Early-stage quantum venture investor who transitioned to CEO role; led company commercialization strategy.

Funding history

Series B $110M June 2022 Led by In-Q-Tel · Intelligence community and strategic investors

Series C $100M June 2, 2025 Led by Glynn Capital, Counterpoint Global (Morgan Stanley), S32 · SAIC, Axial, In-Q-Tel, National Security Strategic Investment Fund, Overmatch, others

Post-Series C $6.2M March 13, 2025 Led by Unknown · Unknown

Total raised: $311M

Industries

Electronics Manufacturing Mechanical Design Mechanical Engineering Quantum Computing Software

Pricing

Not publicly available. Custom enterprise and government pricing based on specific quantum computing and sensor requirements.

Notable customers

U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Australian Army, Japan Science and Technology Agency, UK Government, NVIDIA, JP Morgan, International Space Station programs

Integrations

NVIDIA (joint quantum error detection demonstrations), JP Morgan (open-source quantum error correction library), UK Royal Navy (QPOD deployment)

Tech stack

Stimulus (JavaScript frameworks) Linkedin Sign-in (Authentication) Webpack Squarespace (CMS) Elfsight (Widgets) Squarespace Commerce (Ecommerce) Linkedin Insight Tag (Analytics) Facebook Pixel (Analytics) reCAPTCHA (Security) HSTS (Security) Microsoft 365 (Email) Cloudflare (CDN) Linkedin Ads (Advertising)

Website

infleqtion.com/

Competitors

IBM Quantum

IBM focuses on superconducting qubits with cloud-based access; Infleqtion specializes in neutral atom systems with higher gate fidelity and government/defense focus.

IonQ

IonQ uses trapped-ion technology; Infleqtion's neutral atom approach offers better scalability and lower error rates per recent benchmarks.

Atom Computing

Both use neutral atoms, but Infleqtion has stronger government partnerships, precision timing products, and integrated software stack.

Why this matters: Infleqtion has achieved the highest entangling gate fidelity in neutral atom quantum computing (99.73%) and is actively deploying fault-tolerant quantum systems in government agencies and national labs, signaling quantum advantage moving from research to production. The February 2026 IPO and $200M+ customer pipeline demonstrate the company's trajectory toward becoming a critical infrastructure provider for quantum computing and precision timing.

Best for: U.S. and international defense agencies, national laboratories, and enterprises needing quantum advantage in materials science, optimization, and mission-critical precision timing today.

Use cases

Quantum Advantage in Materials Science

In December 2024, Infleqtion and NVIDIA jointly demonstrated quantum error detection applied to materials science, calculating the ground state of an Anderson Impurity Model—a first in the industry. This enables researchers to solve previously intractable chemistry and materials problems.

Mission-Critical Positioning and Navigation

Infleqtion's Tiqker atomic clocks deliver 100x+ precision improvements over legacy systems and are deployed with NASA and DoD for GPS-independent navigation. Critical for military operations and space missions where traditional positioning fails.

Portable Quantum Computing for Tactical Operations

Infleqtion's QPOD—a 20-foot ISO shipping container quantum lab—deployed aboard UK Royal Navy vessels in March 2025, enabling quantum computing capabilities at the tactical edge for real-time decision support.

Alternatives

IBM Quantum Choose IBM if you need broad cloud access and superconducting qubit technology; choose Infleqtion for higher fidelity, neutral atoms, and government-grade security.

IonQ IonQ offers trapped-ion systems; Infleqtion's neutral atoms provide better scalability, lower error rates, and integrated precision timing products.

Google Quantum AI Google focuses on superconducting qubits for research; Infleqtion provides production-ready systems deployed in government and defense with fault tolerance and precision sensors.

FAQ

What does Infleqtion do? +

Infleqtion engineers neutral atom quantum computers, precision atomic clocks, and quantum software for governments and enterprises. Products include the Sqale quantum computer line (achieving 99.73% gate fidelity), Tiqker atomic clocks (100x+ precision improvement), and the Superstaq software platform. Systems are deployed globally, including on the International Space Station.

How much does Infleqtion cost? +

Pricing is not publicly available. Infleqtion serves government and enterprise customers with custom solutions. Contact their sales team for specific quotes based on quantum computing requirements or precision timing needs.

What are alternatives to Infleqtion? +

IBM Quantum (superconducting qubits, cloud access), IonQ (trapped-ion systems), Atom Computing (neutral atoms, competing approach), and Google Quantum AI (superconducting research systems). Infleqtion differs through neutral atom technology, superior gate fidelity, integrated precision timing, and defense/government focus.

Who uses Infleqtion? +

U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, intelligence agencies, national laboratories, UK Government, Australian Army, Japan Science and Technology Agency, and Fortune 500 enterprises. The company has 36+ active government and commercial programs in deployment.

How does Infleqtion compare to IonQ? +

Both serve quantum computing markets, but Infleqtion uses neutral atom technology versus IonQ's trapped ions. Infleqtion achieves higher gate fidelity (99.73%), offers integrated precision timing products (Tiqker), has stronger government/defense relationships, and deployed systems in national labs. IonQ focuses more on commercial cloud access.