What Quantum Smart does

Quantum Smart is a privately held, Toronto-based IT and cybersecurity advisory firm operating as a boutique professional services practice. Founded in 2018, the company delivers consulting engagements to enterprise boards, C-level executives, and organizations in highly regulated industries (insurance, banking, payments, pharmaceuticals, retail, manufacturing), as well as Ontario-based businesses eligible for government digital-adoption funding. Its stated mission is to provide "holistic and comprehensive technology solutions accessible to businesses of all sizes" across resiliency, cybersecurity, operational excellence, and business continuity.

The firm's core product is a portfolio of six integrated services: Strategic Roadmap Services (Current State/Target State technology roadmaps), fractional CIO and CISO Thought Leadership engagements, the Quantum Risk Assessment (QRA) — a tiered risk methodology addressing quantum-computing threats using "cutting-edge cryptographic tools and advanced methodologies" — Training and Tabletop Exercises for executives, Vendor Management and RFP/RFI services, and the Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan (DMAP). Underpinning the offering is a proprietary "Holistic Framework" assessment methodology combined with the DRIFT (Do it Right the First Time) standard. Quantum Smart holds Certified Advisor status with the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), enabling it to help Ontario-based clients access up to $150,000 in implementation grants and $15,000 toward roadmap development.

Quantum Smart generates revenue exclusively through quote-based professional services engagements, delivered directly by its consultants to enterprise clients. The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales driven by inbound consultation requests via its website and an Outlook Office 365 booking flow; there is no disclosed self-serve, productized, or subscription pricing. Customer segments are split between highly regulated vertical industries, enterprise C-suite personas, Ontario-based businesses seeking OCI funding, and organizations specifically concerned with quantum-computing preparedness. The firm is headquartered at 302 Bay Street, Suite 1402, Toronto, Canada, and reports 11–50 employees with no disclosed funding history, consistent with a bootstrapped boutique advisory.

Name

Quantum Smart

Legal name

Quantum Smart

Website

https://quantumsmart.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Quantum Smart is a Toronto-based boutique IT and cybersecurity consultancy founded in 2018, serving enterprise boards, C-suites, and regulated industries with strategic technology roadmaps, fractional CIO/CISO advisory, quantum risk assessments, and digital adoption services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT and Cybersecurity Consulting Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Quantum Consulting & Strategy Advisory (HDAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Quantum Program Management & Transformation Services (HDAGALAH), Quantum Standards, Compliance & Policy Advisory (HDAGALAK)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity consulting
• Technology risk assessment
• Fractional CIO services
• Quantum risk evaluation
• Digital transformation advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Strategic Roadmap Services: Professional consulting services providing current state and target state technology roadmaps, positioning companies to understand their environment, follow standards, maintain continuous assurance, and be equipped for rapid change.
2. CIO & CISO Thought Leadership: Fractional CIO and CISO services providing organizations with leadership expertise without hiring full-time executives. Revenue generated through ongoing consulting engagements.
3. Quantum Risk Assessment: Tiered risk assessment services ranging from workshops and trend analysis to comprehensive testing. Delivered using proprietary cryptographic tools and advanced methodologies.
4. Training & Tabletop Exercises: Organizational training services including tabletop exercises for boards and C-level executives, and practical team training for effective operation and confident execution.
5. Vendor Management Services: Procurement support including vendor management, contract management, RFPs and RFIs, streamlining the technology procurement process for clients.
6. Digital Adoption (DMAP): Digital transformation guidance and implementation support. Includes access to Ontario government grants up to $150,000 for eligible Ontario-based businesses.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Quantum Smart is a technology consulting firm that delivers professional services in technology strategy, cybersecurity, and risk management. Its offerings include strategic roadmap development, fractional CIO and CISO advisory, the proprietary Quantum Risk Assessment for emerging threats such as quantum computing, executive training and tabletop exercises, vendor and procurement management, and a Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan (DMAP) tied to Ontario government grants. Services are tailored to organizations in highly regulated industries including insurance, banking, payments, pharmaceuticals, retail, and manufacturing.

Product overview

Quantum Smart offers a holistic framework of professional services focused on technology strategy, risk management, and digital transformation. The portfolio includes six core service offerings: Strategic Roadmap Services for technology landscape assessment; CIO & CISO Thought Leadership providing fractional executive services; Quantum Risk Assessment addressing cybersecurity and quantum computing threats; Training & Tabletop Exercises for executive preparedness; Vendor Management Services including RFP/RFI support; and the Digital Adoption Plan (DMAP) for digital transformation guidance. These services are designed to work together as an integrated framework, helping organizations achieve resiliency, cybersecurity, operational excellence, and business continuity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Strategic Roadmap Services A Current State and Target State roadmap engagement that gives organizations a holistic view of their technology landscape, defines standards to follow, establishes continuous assurance, and equips the organization to respond to rapid technology change. Targeted at leadership teams needing technology environment clarity.
• CIO & CISO Thought Leadership Fractional CIO and CISO services that provide organizations with holistic views of their business and IT landscape without hiring full-time executives. Empowers organizations to gain competitive edge and future-proof technology using Quantum Smart's framework.
• Quantum Risk Assessment Risk and vulnerability evaluation service addressing emerging threats such as quantum computing. Provides visibility and data for better decision-making to strengthen defenses, ensure compliance, and future-proof technology. Offered in tiered options ranging from workshops and trend analysis to comprehensive testing, using cutting-edge cryptographic tools and advanced methodologies.
• Training & Tabletop Exercises Board and C-level tabletop exercises that simulate real-world scenarios to test decision-making, alignment, and response under pressure, combined with practical team training to operate effectively and execute with confidence.
• Vendor Management Services Proprietary vendor management, contract management, RFP and RFI services that streamline procurement and ensure comprehensive, relevant, competitive proposals right-sized for the client's business needs and complexity.
• Digital Adoption Plan (DMAP) The Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan supports organizations in assessing technology needs, guiding digital transformation decision-making, and optimizing technology investments. For Ontario-based businesses, includes access to Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) funding of up to $15,000 toward a roadmap and up to $150,000 in implementation grants, delivered through Quantum Smart's Certified Advisor status.

Quantifiable outcome

• Organizations save time and money through clear insight into technology environment
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuantum Smart is a Certified Advisor for Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), enabling the company to help Ontario-based businesses realize their digital technology adoption potential. Through this partnership, the company helps clients access government grants including $15,000 towards developing a technology roadmap and up to $150,000 in government grants for implementation. This partnership provides Quantum Smart with a differentiated offering for the Ontario market segment.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Accenture: Global consulting and systems integrator with quantum-readiness, cybersecurity, and managed technology services for regulated enterprises. Overlaps heavily with Quantum Smart's holistic framework approach at significantly larger scale.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: US consultancy with significant quantum computing and post-quantum cryptography advisory practice serving federal and regulated clients. Comparable in the emerging quantum risk advisory niche and C-suite engagement model.
• Deloitte: Global professional services firm with deep cybersecurity, quantum risk, and CIO advisory practices serving regulated industries. Directly comparable in service mix (strategy, risk, fractional technology leadership), though much larger and operating across all geographies.
• PwC (Cybersecurity & Privacy Practice): Big 4 firm offering enterprise risk, cybersecurity, and technology advisory including emerging quantum risk services. Comparable in regulated-vertical positioning and C-suite engagement model.
• Tata Consultancy Services (Cybersecurity Advisory): Global systems integrator with cybersecurity, risk management, and digital transformation consulting for banking, insurance, and manufacturing. Comparable in regulated-vertical CIO advisory and risk assessment services.
• KPMG (Technology Risk Consulting): Global advisory firm with technology risk, cybersecurity, and CIO advisory practices targeting insurance, banking, and other regulated sectors. Overlaps with Quantum Smart's DRIFT methodology and CISO advisory offerings.

Direct peers

• CGI Group: Canada-headquartered IT consulting and systems integrator serving banking, insurance, and government with technology advisory and managed services. Directly comparable as a domestic competitor with similar regulated-vertical focus.
• Optiv Security: US-based cybersecurity solutions and advisory firm providing risk assessments, strategic security roadmaps, and CISO advisory to mid-market and enterprise clients. Closely comparable in pure-play cybersecurity consulting model.
• Coalfire: Cybersecurity advisory firm specializing in risk assessments, compliance, and technology resilience for regulated industries. Comparable in assessment-driven service model and regulated-vertical focus.

Emerging players

• InfoSec Institute / Infosec (CISO advisory arm): Cybersecurity education and advisory provider offering training, tabletop exercises, and risk assessment services for security leaders. Directly comparable to Quantum Smart's Training & Tabletop and QRA offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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