Quantum Reality

What Quantum Reality does

QuantumReality GmbH is a privately held venture holding company founded in 2011 in Potsdam, Germany, by Eve Büchner (CEO, brand building and marketing) and Dr. Joachim Hertel (CTO, multi-decade quantum theory R&D). The firm operates as an investment vehicle for intellectual property rights and equity stakes in early-stage to scale-up companies operating in Science, Quantum Tech, and AI, providing capital, company and brand building, and business development services from idea stage onward.

The company's core asset is a registered patent and trademark estate: four granted patents (US20110065421B2, US6085099A, US8751312B2, EP1119211B1) held by Dr. Hertel, alongside at least ten registered trademarks covering sub-brands such as quantumR, quantumSolar, DILICO, AIVY, GIFTD, byLOOK, TripControl, and remoteFEELINGS. Its portfolio spans nine sub-brands across diverse verticals: DILICO (AI-Vision analysis of galvanic cells, currently the largest investment), quantumSolar (quantum-physics photovoltaics research, the signature project), AIVY (gamified scientific diagnostics), GIFTD (circular-economy marketing), Aurora Nutrio (AI fresh-food recognition), byLOOK (smartphone fashion image recognition), TripControl (flight progress forecasting), remoteFEELINGS (haptic heartbeat transmission), and refund.me (airline compensation, exited January 2018). Underlying technology stack is heterogeneous by portfolio company and includes computer vision, AI-based diagnostic measurement, generative recognition systems, and process automation.

Quantum Reality's revenue model rests on three streams: IPR licensing and royalties on its patent and trademark estate, returns on equity investments in portfolio companies, and professional services (business development, company and brand building) provided to startups in exchange for equity or fees. The firm has no public pricing, no disclosed revenue or ARR, and no institutional funding rounds on record; it employs 51–100 people and operates primarily in the D/A/CH region via a strategic partnership with the Berlin Angel Fund (BAF). Distribution is achieved indirectly through portfolio-company products and directly through founder-led outreach and the quantumR website.

Name

Quantum Reality

Legal name

QuantumReality GmbH

Website

https://quantumr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

QuantumReality GmbH is a privately held Potsdam-based VC holding company (founded 2011) that invests in and incubates early-stage science, quantum technology, and AI ventures, monetizing through IPR licensing, equity returns, and startup support services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Venture Capital Investment Holding

NAICS

Other Financial Investment Activities (5239), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Quantum Tech Commercialization, IP, Tech Transfer & Venture Research (HDAGAMAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Quantum Consulting & Strategy Advisory (HDAGALAC)

Keywords

• Venture capital investments
• Startup business support
• Intellectual property licensing
• Quantum technology research
• Brand building services

Headquarters

HQ city

Potsdam

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IPR Licensing and Royalties: VC holding company managing intellectual property rights including patents and trademarks, generating revenue through licensing arrangements with portfolio companies and external entities
2. Investment Returns: Returns from equity investments in portfolio companies including DILICO (largest investment), AIVY, GIFTD, Aurora Nutrio, quantumSolar, and other ventures from idea stage through scale-up
3. Startup Support Services: Business development, company and brand building services provided to portfolio companies and startups in exchange for equity or fees

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Quantum Reality operates as a venture capital holding company that manages intellectual property rights (patents and trademarks) and invests in innovative startups in Science, Quantum Tech, and AI sectors. The firm delivers end-to-end support from idea stage through scale-up, providing investment capital, brand building, company formation, and business development services. Its owned sub-brands include byLOOK, remoteFEELINGS, TripControl, and the signature research project quantumSolar, supplemented by equity stakes in portfolio ventures such as AIVY, GIFTD, Aurora Nutrio, and DILICO.

Product overview

Quantum Reality GmbH is a VC holding company for intellectual property rights (patents and trademarks) and engagements in Science, Quantum Tech, and AI. The company invests from idea stage to scale-up and supports company and brand building as well as business development. Its portfolio includes portfolio companies and investments such as: byLOOK (image recognition for fashion), refund.me Group (automated flight compensation claims), remoteFEELINGS (haptic communication), TripControl (flight forecasting), quantumSolar (quantum-enhanced photovoltaics research), AIVY (gamified HR diagnostics), GIFTD (circular economy marketing platform), Aurora Nutrio (AI food recognition), and DILICO (AI-powered galvanic cell analysis).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• byLOOK Image recognition software for smartphones that recognizes fashion and accessories in real time from the user's environment or magazines and links directly to shopping portals.
• remoteFEELINGS Haptic research platform enabling partners to feel each other's heartbeat over any distance through a combined hardware/software solution.
• TripControl Flight progress forecasting system that enables predictions about flight status and delays.
• quantumSolar Signature research project of Quantum Reality GmbH focused on using Quantum Physics to drastically enhance the efficiency of photovoltaic cells for CO2-neutral energy production.
• AIVY Scientific diagnostic software with gamification that achieves 95% higher user acceptance and 5x better HR pre-selection through mobile-optimized testing procedures.
• GIFTD Marketing platform that turns unsold stock into zero-waste giveaways for brands and retailers, leveraging EU regulations against stock destruction to reduce customer outreach costs by up to 10x.
• Aurora Nutrio AI-based fresh food recognition technology for identifying food items.
• DILICO Analysis platform for galvanic cells combining innovative measurement technology with AI Vision to detect conditions and changes at early stages; currently the largest investment of quantumReality GmbH.

Quantifiable outcome

• AIVY achieves 95% higher user acceptance and saves 80% time through gamification
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Speedinvest: European VC with dedicated deep-tech and quantum verticals. Comparable as a multi-portfolio investor with thesis-driven bets in frontier technology.
• Earlybird Venture Capital: Established European VC with deep-tech and AI investment focus. Comparable as a portfolio-style investor backing German and European startups through multiple stages.
• HTGF (High-Tech Gründerfonds): One of Germany's largest early-stage deep-tech investors. Comparable as a German investment vehicle supporting technology startups from idea to scale-up, though at materially greater scale.

Regional players

• bmp Ventures: Berlin-based venture capital firm investing in early-stage technology companies in the DACH region. Comparable as a DACH-focused early-stage investor with broad tech thesis.
• UVC Partners: Munich-based early-stage VC investing in deep-tech, mobility, and industrial tech. Comparable as a DACH-region deep-tech investor with portfolio-company support services.
• Capnamic Ventures: Cologne-based early-stage VC with focus on B2B software, AI, and digital business models across the DACH region. Comparable as a DACH-focused investor with multi-portfolio support approach.
• Creathor Ventures: European VC focused on technology and life sciences. Comparable as a regional deep-tech investor with portfolio support services and operational involvement.

Direct peers

• Quantonation: Early-stage venture fund dedicated to quantum technologies, deep physics, and AI. Direct peer as a quantum-focused investment vehicle operating in a similar niche to quantumR's quantum commercialization thesis.
• Matterwave Ventures: European deep-tech VC investing in quantum computing, photonics, and advanced materials. Comparable as a deep-tech investment holding with strong physics/IP orientation.

Emerging players

• Atlantic Labs: Berlin-based early-stage investor focused on deep-tech and science-driven companies. Comparable as a German deep-tech seed investor with strong technical-founder orientation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quantumreality

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments1 record

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

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