Fundraising and the Quantum Capital Journey
How do you finance a Quantum Company through the different stages of growth?
For quantum founders and founders-to-be, raising capital often means navigating a long and complex journey. This session focuses on how to survive the Valley of Death and build the right capital stack for your company.
We’ll explore the different types of funding and investors available, what they expect at different stages, and how founders can build a fundraising strategy that matches their technical and commercial development.
Building the right capital stack
Quantum companies often face long development cycles, high R&D costs and significant technical risk. This means relying on one single source of funding is rarely enough.
Founders may need to combine different forms of capital, including:
Grants and public funding
Venture capital
Strategic investors
Government funding
Patient capital
Milestone-based fundraising
As deep-tech investors increasingly look for strong technical milestones, robust intellectual property positions and credible commercial pathways, understanding how these expectations evolve over time is becoming essential.
What we'll cover
How the investor landscape for deep-tech and quantum companies is structured
Different types of investors and funding sources
What investors expect at different stages of company development
How to combine grants, equity and other funding instruments
How technical, IP and commercial milestones influence fundraising
How to build a stage-appropriate fundraising strategy
How to think about your long-term capital journey
Founders will leave with a clearer understanding of who to approach, when to approach them, and how to build the right funding mix as their company develops.
Agenda
12:45 | Arrival
13:00 | Welcome & Introduction
13:05 | Fundraising and the Quantum Capital Journey
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16:30 | Q&A and Discussion
17:00 | End
Location: Bar Beton Utrecht Central Station: Stationshal 2-9.
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**This session is organised for the Dutch quantum ecosystem by QDNL, as part of a broader series of workshops.*