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Xanadu develops photonic quantum computing hardware and software platforms that operate at room temperature, eliminating the extreme cooling requirements of competing approaches. The company offers Aurora, a 12-qubit universal photonic quantum computer, alongside software tools like Pennylane for quantum programming and Lightning for high-performance simulation. Its continuous-variable encoding approach provides inherently higher tolerance to manufacturing imperfections, enabling faster progress toward quantum advantage. Xanadu serves defense, aerospace, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and automotive sectors through cloud-based access and direct partnerships.

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.