QAI Ventures

What QAI Ventures does

QAI Ventures AG is a Swiss-based venture capital firm and ecosystem builder founded in 2023 and headquartered in Arlesheim, Canton Basel-Landschaft. The firm invests across the quantum and advanced computing value chain, spanning quantum hardware, quantum sensing, quantum communications, quantum-adjacent technologies, and advanced computing infrastructure. Its core products are a five-month Accelerator Program (with up to USD 200,000 via convertible notes and up to USD 2 million in follow-on equity for top teams), a Venture Building Program that translates research IP into market-ready companies using a proprietary database of over 2,000 patents, an Early-Stage Fund (USD 50M, ranking in the top 10% of 2023 vintage VC funds) backed by the Schindler family with a CHF 20M close, and a USD 150M Growth-Stage Fund targeted for 2026 with cheque sizes of USD 8-12M. Complementary offerings include the GenQ global hackathon series, the QuantumAI Accelerator Singapore, and the Industry Clusters Program serving enterprise clients.

The firm generates returns through equity ownership in portfolio companies, carried interest on successful investments, and professional services revenue from industry collaboration and sandbox/PoC programs. Customer segments are verticalized into Finance, Life Sciences, Industrials, and Networks & Communications, with go-to-market executed primarily through direct sourcing from a global founder network, accelerator applications, hackathons, and corporate partnerships via Industry Clusters. Operations span Switzerland (HQ), Canada (Calgary with Quantum City), Japan (Tokyo), and Singapore (APAC HQ launched September 2025 with Enterprise Singapore). The firm reports 30+ portfolio companies, 2 exits including QPerfect's acquisition by BTQ Technologies, and portfolio companies raising 10x capital post-program. Strategic technology partners include QuEra, IBM, IonQ, Quantinuum, IQM, D-Wave, Strangeworks, Nvidia, QuantumBasel, and QCentroid.

Name

QAI Ventures

Legal name

QAI Ventures AG

Website

https://qai-ventures.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

QAI Ventures AG is a Swiss-based venture capital firm and ecosystem builder founded in 2023, investing from pre-seed to Series C across quantum and advanced computing startups, and serving founders, corporate partners, and governments in Finance, Life Sciences, Industrials, and Networks & Communications worldwide.

Ownership category

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Product category

Quantum Technology Venture Capital

NAICS

All Other Financial Investment Activities (52399), Other Investment Pools and Funds (5259)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Micro-VC & Angel Funds (FSANAAAI)

Keywords

• Venture capital
• Quantum computing
• Startup accelerator
• Deep tech investment
• Ecosystem builder

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlesheim

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. VC Investment Returns: QAI Ventures generates returns through equity ownership in portfolio companies. The fund invests from pre-seed to Series C, with successful exits including QPerfect (acquired by BTQ Technologies). Portfolio companies reportedly raise 10x capital post-program.
2. Accelerator Program Funding: Provides up to $200,000 via convertible notes plus up to $2 million in follow-on equity for top accelerator teams. Initial cohort companies receive 100,000 Swiss francs. Revenue derived from carried interest on successful investments.
3. Industry Collaboration Services: Helps industry leaders identify, pilot, and deploy advanced computing solutions through Industry Clusters Program. Provides access to quantum sandbox environments, readiness programs, and PoC delivery, creating service revenue opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

QAI Ventures is a Swiss-based venture capital firm and ecosystem builder focused on quantum technologies and advanced computing. It invests from pre-seed to Series C through dedicated funds and runs accelerator, venture-building, and hackathon programs. The firm also operates an Industry Clusters Program that connects enterprise partners in Finance, Life Sciences, Industrials, and Networks & Communications with portfolio startups for pilot and proof-of-concept deployments.

Product overview

QAI Ventures is a global venture capital firm and ecosystem builder offering a platform of complementary programs and funds for quantum and advanced computing startups. The core offering consists of an Accelerator Program (five-month intensive with mentorship, masterclasses, and Demo Day), a Venture Building Program (translating research IP into market-ready ventures), and investment funds (USD 50M Early-Stage Fund and USD 150M Growth-Stage Fund). These are complemented by Industry Services for enterprise quantum adoption, the GenQ Hackathon global talent-scouting series, the QuantumAI Accelerator Singapore (a regional variant with convertible note and equity funding), and the Industry Clusters Program (enterprise-focused sector clusters in Singapore). Together, these programs form an integrated ecosystem from pre-seed to Series C, combining capital, technical expertise, global networks, and real industry demand to accelerate quantum and AI innovations from lab to global scale.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• QuantumAI Accelerator: Five-month accelerator program for early-stage QuantumAI and advanced computing startups, offering up to $200,000 via convertible notes plus up to $2 million in follow-on equity.
• GenQ Hackathon
• Industry Clusters Program
• Venture Building Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ portfolio companies across three continents
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• QCentroidcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026Strategic partnership to make quantum computing tangible and actionable for industry. QCentroid provides enterprise quantum platform as technological backbone for QAI Ventures' Global Industry Clusters. Includes sandbox environments, Quantum Readiness & Roadmap Programme, and end-to-end PoC delivery.
• SoftBank Corp.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026Strategic partnership to establish quantum hub in Singapore through Industry Clusters Program. SoftBank joins QAI Ventures and HorizonX in accelerating commercial use of quantum-classical hybrid computing across communications, finance, industrials, and life sciences.
• HorizonXcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026Partnership with HorizonX and others to build Singapore quantum hub through Industry Clusters Program. HorizonX, with MIT, appointed as official education partner for all global industry clusters to bridge executive knowledge gap in deep tech.
• Enterprise SingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2025Partnership with Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) to launch Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore. Brings 5-month QuantumAI Accelerator Program and Venture Building Program to Singapore, building on Singapore's National Quantum Strategy backed by S$300 million in government funding.
• QuantumBaselcoreTechnology or Integration · 28 May 2024QAI Ventures embedded in QuantumBasel ecosystem, Switzerland's first quantum hub for commercial use. Accelerator program provides startups access to state-of-the-art quantum hardware and services through QuantumBasel.
• Quantum City (University of Calgary)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2024Partnership with University of Calgary's Quantum City to launch Calgary's first quantum accelerator program. Quantum City team hosts accelerator operations in Calgary, with QAI Ventures providing program management and global network.
• QuEra ComputingcoreTechnology or Integration · 29 August 2023Hardware partnership providing QAI Ventures portfolio companies premium access to QuEra's Aquila-class quantum computers (up to 256 qubits). Includes custom training, consulting with scientists, and analytics dashboard. QuEra is recognized as leader in neutral-atom quantum computing.
• European Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2023QAI Ventures joined QuIC Community to participate in building a strong European Quantum Technologies ecosystem. QuIC's mission is to boost European quantum technology industry's competitiveness and economic growth.
• QendraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerETH Zurich quantum computing spin-off that joined QAI Ventures Accelerator's fourth Swiss batch, focused on transforming early-stage quantum technology startups into investment-ready businesses.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Quantonation: Paris-based early-stage venture fund dedicated to quantum technologies, deep physics, and advanced computing. Closest direct peer - similar fund stage, sector focus, and European base.
• Entrepreneur First: Global talent-investor that finds and funds exceptional individuals to build deep-tech companies from scratch. Directly comparable for its first-check venture-building model across multiple geographies.
• Antler: Global early-stage VC and accelerator that builds companies from day zero with founders across continents. Comparable platform model combining residency programs, accelerator cohorts, and follow-on capital.
• Creative Destruction Lab: Founder-friendly seed/early-stage accelerator affiliated with University of Toronto with deep-tech streams including quantum. Comparable objective-based cohort model and university partnerships (similar to QAI/Quantum City Calgary partnership).
• QDNL Participations: Dutch quantum-focused investment vehicle under the Quantum Delta NL national program. Comparable public-private quantum VC model with similar mandate to back Dutch/EU quantum startups.

Broad incumbents

• Lux Capital: US-based deep-tech VC investing across quantum, AI, advanced compute, and frontier tech. Comparable quantum portfolio exposure with much larger AUM and broader investment mandate.
• DCVC: Deep-tech VC investing in computational, materials, and life sciences companies. Comparable advanced-compute focus with longer track record and broader fund base.
• Playground Global: US deep-tech venture firm focused on frontier compute, AI infrastructure, and advanced engineering. Comparable advanced-compute thesis at growth stage with larger cheques.
• SOSV: Global multi-stage VC operating vertical accelerator programs (including HAX for hardware and IndieBio for biotech). Comparable accelerator-first platform model applied to deep tech.
• Techstars: Global accelerator network with sector-focused programs and follow-on fund. Comparable accelerator + corporate partnership model, but with broader sector focus rather than quantum-specific.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments20 records

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