Germany-Based Q.ANT, Which Is Developing Energy-Efficient Photonic Processors for AI and High-Performance Computing, Raised a €62M Series A

Germany-based Q.ANT, which is developing energy-efficient photonic processors for AI and high-performance computing, raised a €62M Series A

Tamara Djurickovic / Tech.eu: Germany-based Q.ANT, which is developing energy-efficient photonic processors for AI and high-performance computing, raised a €62M Series A  —  Q.ANT is a photonic deep-tech scale-up developing photonic processing solutions that compute natively with light and deliver a scalable alternative to transistor-based systems.

Q.ANT Raises €62M for Photonic Processing

Stuttgart, Germany – July 17, 2025 – Photonic processing company Q.ANT announced a €62 million Series A financing round to accelerate the commercialization of its energy-efficient photonic processors for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC). The round is co-led by Cherry Ventures, UVC Partners and imec.xpand with participation from additional deep tech investors, including […] The post Q.ANT Raises €62M for Photonic …

Q.ANT raises €62M to transform the future of computing

Q.ANT announces a  €62 million Series A financing round to accelerate the commercialisation of its energy-efficient photonic processors for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC).

Q.ANT receives €62m to advance photonic AI processors

Q.ANT, a German company specialising in photonic processing technology, has obtained €62m ($72m) in a Series A funding round. The funds will support the advancement of its energy-efficient photonic processors for AI and high-performance computing. The investment, one of Europe’s largest in the deep tech sector, was co-led by Cherry Ventures, imec.xpand, and UVC Partners. It also involved participation from L-Bank, Grazia Equity, Verve Ventures, …

Q.ANT Raises €62 Million to Transform the Future of Computing with Photonic Processing - Semiconductor Digest

Largest Series A funding for photonic computing in Europe will accelerate commercial rollout of light-based processors to address AI’s escalating energy and scalability crisis.

Q.ANT Secures €62M In Funding To Boost Energy-Efficient AI Processors

A €62M Series A round will scale Q.ANT’s photonic processors, promising up to 30x greater energy efficiency for AI and high-performance computing.