Quantum Power Transformation

What Quantum Power Transformation does

Quantum Power Transformation (QPT) is a UK-based semiconductor company founded in 2019 in Cambridge that develops Gallium Nitride (GaN) power electronics for electric motor drives. The company's core proposition addresses a well-documented limitation in the GaN industry: while GaN transistors theoretically offer major efficiency gains, thermal and electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues have forced competitors to throttle switching speeds below 100kHz, negating the advantages over Silicon Carbide. QPT combines a suite of proprietary technologies — qDrive (sub-2ns gate driver), qControl (digital loops with picosecond-accurate 1MHz PWM), ZEST transformer, qSense sensing, qFilter output filter, and qAttach (a 15x-better thermal die-attach process) — to enable GaN transistors to switch at up to 20MHz and deliver pure sine wave output to motors. Claimed performance outcomes include up to 80% lower switching losses, up to 99.7% motor efficiency at peak load, up to 20x smaller form factor than conventional VFDs, and up to 10% reduction in global electric motor electricity consumption.

QPT's flagship product is the qIPM (Intelligent Power Module), a turn-key GaN power module integrating qHB half-bridges, qDrive, qFilter, qSense, qControl and ZEST for motor drives up to 75kW. A 400V/60kW automotive inverter demonstrator (the VERDE project, funded by the UK Advanced Propulsion Centre with RAM Innovations) is in development for Cenex Expo September 2025. Supporting products include MicroDyno (a 1MHz motor control test platform), MicroVFD (a 1MHz cobot motor drive), and qDesign (an AI-driven generative design service for thermal interface optimization, launched June 2026). Revenue mechanics span hardware module sales, technology licensing (five global semiconductor manufacturers engaged under NDA), and engineering services via qDesign. Target segments are electric vehicles (traction inverters), HVAC (heat pumps and fans), industrial drives, and collaborative robotics.

The company's go-to-market is enterprise B2B, with deep technical engagement and NDAs. Key commercial validation is the ABB Power Density Start-up Challenge 2023 win, which converted into a 4-year framework agreement with global NDA across multiple ABB divisions. An MoU with GaN Systems (subsequently acquired by Infineon for $830m) provides access to leading 650V GaN transistor supply. QPT has raised approximately £3.5m to date across a £500k pre-seed (2021), a Crowdcube round (December 2023), and a SAFE round led by Deepbright Ventures and Alumni Ventures. The company operates from Cambridge HQ with R&D sites in Linlithgow, Edinburgh, and Coimbra (Portugal via INOPOL), and has filed 14 global patents.

Name

Quantum Power Transformation

Legal name

Quantum Power Transformation Limited

Website

https://q-p-t.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Quantum Power Transformation (QPT) is a Cambridge, UK-based semiconductor company developing ultra-high-frequency Gallium Nitride (GaN) power modules and the qIPM Intelligent Power Module, enabling up to 80% lower switching losses and 20x smaller form factors for electric motor drives serving EV, HVAC, industrial automation, and collaborative robotics customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Electronics / Semiconductor Modules

NAICS

Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (33441), Capacitor, Resistor, Coil, Transformer, and Other Inductor Manufacturing (334416), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313)

SIC

Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

Power Modules (IGBT/MOSFET/SiC/GaN Modules) (HDAHAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Renewable Power Electronics & Advanced Inverters R&D (SiC/GaN, Grid-Forming, HVDC Converter Tech) (EUAMAOAF)

Keywords

• Gallium Nitride power modules
• Motor drive electronics
• High frequency power conversion
• GaN transistor solutions
• Electric motor efficiency

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Power Module Hardware Sales: Sale of qIPM (Intelligent Power Module) and related power module products. Initial modules for 7.5kW applications with 75kW EV demonstrator in development for 2025.
2. Technology Licensing: Licensing of proprietary technologies including qAttach thermal interface process and qDesign AI-driven design service to semiconductor manufacturers, power module OEMs, and system integrators. Engaged under NDA with 5 global semiconductor manufacturers for licensing discussions.
3. qDesign Engineering Services: Partnered engineering service offering AI-driven generative design for power module thermal optimization. Engagements deliver tuned qAttach geometry with full simulation lineage and engineering drawings within weeks rather than months.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Quantum Power Transformation (QPT) designs and manufactures Gallium Nitride (GaN) based Intelligent Power Modules (qIPM) that enable ultra-high-frequency (up to 20MHz) switching for electric motor drives. The company integrates proprietary gate drivers (qDrive), sensing (qSense), filtering (qFilter), control (qControl), and die-attach (qAttach) technologies into turn-key power modules that deliver up to 80% lower switching losses and up to 20x smaller form factors than conventional variable frequency drives. QPT also licenses its technology to semiconductor manufacturers and offers AI-driven design services (qDesign) and motor control test platforms (MicroDyno).

Product overview

QPT offers a modular semiconductor platform for ultra-high-frequency GaN-based motor drives. The core product is the qIPM (Intelligent Power Module) which integrates qHB half-bridges, qDrive ultra-fast gate driver, qFilter sine wave output filter, qSense high-frequency sensing, qControl management IC, and ZEST transformer. Supporting products include MicroDyno (motor control test platform), MicroVFD (motor drive for cobots), and qDesign (AI-driven design service for qAttach thermal interface). The qGaN module provides turn-key GaN power solutions. The company also developed qAttach, a proprietary die attach process delivering 15x better thermal performance. These products form an integrated system for power electronics ranging from HVAC to electric vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• qGaN: GaN power module brand that integrates core topology with GaN transistors in a fully EMC-screened turn-key power module
• qIPM
• MicroDyno
• qDesign
• qAttach
• qDrive
• qSense
• qControl
• qFilter
• ZEST
• MicroVFD

Products and services

• qIPM (Intelligent Power Module) QPT's flagship GaN-based power module enabling high-frequency electric motor drives up to 75kW. Integrates qHB half-bridge switching, qDrive gate driver, qFilter sine wave output, qSense sensing, and qControl management for unparalleled efficiency with pure sine wave output to motors. Targeted at motor drive manufacturers and OEMs.
• MicroDyno Motor control test platform built around a 1MHz hard-switched GaN motor drive. A portable, fully-instrumented dynamometer enabling drive of any motor with visualization of every signal in the control chain. Features qControl technology with picosecond-accurate 1MHz PWM generation, dynamic torque cogging correction, and high-fidelity sensing. Used for demonstrations and engineering validation.
• qDesign AI-driven generative design service for qAttach thermal interface layer optimization. Programmatically generates, simulates and iterates qAttach geometries for power modules, replacing weeks of human-in-the-loop CAD cycles with minutes of automated optimization using cloud FEA solvers. Offered as a partnered engineering service to semiconductor manufacturers, power module OEMs, and system integrators.
• MicroVFD 1MHz motor drive platform for collaborative robots enabling pure sine voltage to motor for smoother movement, dynamic torque cogging correction, and high-fidelity sensing without expensive external sensors or encoders. Targets cobot manufacturers and precision automation customers.
• qGaN Module Original turn-key GaN power module integrating qDrive (world's fastest GaN transistor gate drive) with qSensor technology for high-frequency motor drive applications up to 20MHz. First commercial implementation of QPT's high-frequency GaN technology, initially targeted at HVAC heat pump applications.
• VERDE GaN Inverter Demonstrator 400V/60kW high frequency GaN inverter demonstrator for automotive EV traction applications. Features high frequency switching up to 1MHz for dramatic savings in waste, weight, and power costs. Developed under UK APC grant with RAM Innovations providing packaging solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10% reduction in global electric motor electricity consumption (equivalent to removing half of global aviation emissions)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 October 2024UK government agency funding project VERDE to develop 400V/60kW high frequency GaN inverter demonstrator for automotive. Project aims to demonstrate world's first pure sine wave GaN-based traction inverter at Cenex Expo September 2025.
• RAM Innovations LtdmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 October 2024Collaboration partner on VERDE APC project. RAM Innovations provides innovative packaging solutions to keep dies cool, essential for high-power GaN operation.
• INOPOL (Polytechnic of Coimbra)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 September 2024Joined INOPOL, the academic business incubator of the Polytechnic of Coimbra (IPC), located near QPT's R&D office in Portugal. Partnership provides access to specialized facilities, talented students, and academic collaboration on power electronics research. IPC's expertise in engineering including power electronics and robotics makes them a valuable R&D partner.
• ABBcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 January 2024Won ABB Power Density Start-up Challenge 2023 for Motor Drive Products. Partnership includes a 4-year framework agreement and global NDA across multiple ABB divisions for next-gen motor drive designs. World's largest motor supplier.
• GaN Systems Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 July 2023QPT signed an MOU with GaN Systems, the world leader in GaN power transistors, to investigate developing technologies that maximize GaN performance for high-power, high-voltage applications using hard switching. The partnership aims to develop solutions that will boost driving range of EVs through more efficient power usage. GaN Systems produces the highest performing 650V power GaN devices which combine with QPT's technology for highest efficiency.
• Silicon CatalystsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 October 2022Admitted to Silicon Catalyst UK incubator programme. Provides access to EDA design tools, silicon foundry runs, IP, networking, funding access, and expert business acumen through their comprehensive ecosystem of In-Kind Partners and advisor/investor network.
• Power Electronics UKsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2021Joined as member of leading UK industry association. Benefits include access to peer network of power electronics experts, potential strategic relationships, introductions to supply chain, and access to talent through initiatives to grow UK pipeline.
• AESIN (Automotive Electronics Systems Innovation Network)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2021Joined collaborative non-profit organization setup in response to Automotive Sector Revolution. Membership includes Siemens, McLaren, and 3M. Provides opportunities for strategic partnerships in EV sector and access to automotive electronics innovation ecosystem.
• InfineonsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership agreement mentioned in investor overview. Infineon acquired GaN Systems (where QPT's advisors were co-founders) for $830m in 2023.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Navitas Semiconductor: Navitas is a GaN power IC company focused on high-frequency, high-efficiency power conversion for mobile, consumer, EV, and data center applications. It is a direct peer to QPT in GaN-based power electronics and competes for the same OEM design wins, though it has greater scale and is publicly listed.
• Efficient Power Conversion (EPC): EPC designs and manufactures GaN FETs and ICs for high-frequency power conversion including motor drives, lidar, and DC-DC converters. It is one of the foundational GaN transistor companies and competes directly with QPT in the ultra-high-frequency GaN switching space.
• Power Integrations: Power Integrations makes highly integrated power conversion ICs for power supplies, motor drives, and LED lighting, including GaN-based products. Comparable to QPT in serving motor drive manufacturers with compact, efficient power electronics solutions, though it is a much larger and publicly listed company.

Broad incumbents

• Infineon Technologies: Infineon is the world's largest power semiconductor company and acquired GaN Systems (QPT's technology partner and where QPT's advisors were co-founders) for $830M in 2023. It is the broadest incumbent in power electronics and a key competitor and potential licensee for QPT's ultra-high-frequency GaN IP.
• Texas Instruments: Texas Instruments is one of the largest analog and power semiconductor companies, offering motor drive ICs and embedded GaN products. It is a broad incumbent in power electronics serving industrial, automotive, and HVAC customers similar to QPT's target market.
• STMicroelectronics: STMicroelectronics manufactures SiC and GaN power semiconductors and integrated motor drive ICs across automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. It is a broad incumbent competing with QPT for EV traction and industrial motor drive design wins.
• onsemi: onsemi is a leading power semiconductor and SiC supplier with strong positions in automotive traction and EV power electronics. Comparable to QPT in serving automotive EV manufacturers with high-efficiency power conversion solutions.
• Wolfspeed: Wolfspeed is a pure-play SiC power semiconductor company serving EV, industrial, and renewable energy applications. It is a broad incumbent in wide-bandgap power electronics and a key competitive alternative to GaN-based solutions like QPT's.
• Allegro MicroSystems: Allegro designs sensor ICs and motor driver ICs for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications. It is a broad incumbent in motor control electronics and a comparable customer-facing player for motor drive OEMs evaluating GaN-based solutions.
• Renesas Electronics: Renesas is a major semiconductor company serving automotive and industrial markets with motor control, power management, and analog products. It is a broad incumbent in motor drive electronics comparable to QPT's target customers and applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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