QuantWare closes €6 million seed round
QuantWare closes €6 million seed round
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MAKING QUANTUM hardware AVAILABLE TO ALL

QuantWare launched in July 2021 with the singular ambition to accelerate the usefulness of the quantum computer, while democratizing hardware and expanding the field.

QuantWare works on the quickest path to useful quantum computation, based on a foundation of world-class expertise in scaling up superconducting QPUs.

Achieving useful quantum computation is a huge challenge, and one we cannot do alone. We are a collaborative company working with the best-in-class companies and experts on complementary solutions. We are always on the lookout for new partnerships.

Scientific Advisors

QuantWare is guided by thought leaders in the Quantum Computing industry

Charles M. Marcus

Professor

Professor Charlie Marcus is a leading researcher in the Quantum field. During his career he has been a professor at Stanford and Harvard and Director of the Microsoft Quantum Lab in Copenhagen. He was the first non-Dane to be awarded the H.C. Ørsted Gold Medal as a recognition of his outstanding contributions to physics. He is currently a Professor at the Niels Bohr Institute, where he founded the Center for Quantum Devices.

“To unlock the full potential of quantum computing, we need to democratise the technology. Large quantum processors shouldn't be exclusively operated by a few large organisations. QuantWare has a real shot at changing this situation. Their scalable design seems to me to be the most promising available, and I believe it will disrupt the Quantum Computing industry and research.”

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Rami Barends

Professor

Prof. Barends joined QuantWare as one of its first angel investors. He is an expert on superconducting qubits, and was one of the lead researchers at Google during the demonstration of beyond-classical computing. He obtained his PhD at Delft University of Technology and joined the team at UC Santa Barbara prior to merging with Google. He is currently director of the new Peter Grünberg Institute for Functional Quantum Systems at Forschungszentrum Jülich.

"Quantum computing is at the verge of going from an exploratory phase to one where addressing real-world problems could become a reality. With companies like QuantWare, we can build the ecosystem that enables the necessary research and technology development, right here in Europe."


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meet our team

Our mission is to accelerate the advent of the quantum computer. We are extremely motivated to solve a very hard problem and make useful quantum computation a reality.

Alessandro Bruno

Co-Founder, CTO

Alessandro has a PhD in Quantum Physics and has worked on multiple breakthrough advances during his 10+ years in the field, including at the DICarlo Group at QuTech. When he is not being the technical brain behind QuantWare, he spends his time studying cosmology and repairing scientific hardware.

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Matthijs Rijlaarsdam

Co-Founder, CEO

Matthijs has a background in Quantum Information and did his thesis on the simulation of quantum computers in the Elkouss group of QuTech. He also worked at a non-profit strategy consulting firm. When he is not working on QuantWare's five-year plan, he likes to go hiking in mountains.

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Marten Arthers

COO

With a background in physics and experience in designing superconducting qubits, Marten has been an integral part of the company’s QPU development. He also has a proven track record of driving innovation and pushing the boundaries of technology, having served as the former chief engineer for the Delft Solar car Team and winning the world solar challenge. As COO, Marten oversees QPU production, while inspiring creativity and fostering a culture of innovation. When he’s not working on quantum computing, Marten can be found on the tennis court or enjoying a refreshing Belgian beer

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Stefanos Basili

Quantum Engineer

Stefanos has an MSc in Physics and did his thesis on Travelling Wave Parametric Amplifiers at TNO and the Steelelab in Delft. After spending a day in the cleanroom, he enjoys hanging out with his friends in a Lounge.

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Sophie Vlaar

Business Developer

Sophie is pursuing an MSc in Physics as well as working part-time for a non-profit strategy consultancy. During the day she uses her creativity and strategical thinking for QuantWare's intellectual property. Outside of work she loves applying these skills in the kitchen.

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Daan Waardenburg

Quantum Design Engineer

After successfully completing his master thesis on microwave circuit design in the field of topological quantum computing, Daan pursued the need for cryogenic methods of signal amplification at Microsoft. Combined with two years of cleanroom experience, the design of these electronics allows his passion for physics to create the future.

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Sergiy Dobrovolskiy

Senior Fabrication Engineer

Sergiy has a PhD in Theoretical Nuclear Physics and has over 10 years experience in nanofabrication of qubits, single-photon detectors and solar cells. Besides having fun with the fabrication of quantum chips, he enjoys outdoor climbing, mountaineering, trekking and trailrunning.

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Habib Khalid

Assembly Engineer

Habib has an MSc in Physics and did his thesis at the Charged Particle Optics group of the TU Delft. During his thesis, he designed a Multi-Electron Beam Energy Analyzer. This analyzer will be used to characterize electron beams in future Multi-Beam Electron Microscopes. Outside of work he likes to visit family and friends, reading, gaming and exercising. He is an open minded person and likes to learn about different cultures and religions.

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Carel Heerkens

Senior Assembly Engineer

Carel has been working on micro- and nano engineering in the field of charged particle physics for over 20 years and is now applying his cleanroom skills for the assembly of QW QPUs. His hobbies and former jobs range from running a meat-trading company, paragliding, welding and driving trucks and buses to learning new languages on long motorcycle trips through the desert.

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Andrea Arentsen

Office and Event Manager

After working for years in marketing, office and event management at several companies, Andrea is now working on making things run smoothly at the office of QuantWare in a creative and enthusiastic manner. When not in the QuantWare office, she loves to travel and learn all about foreign cultures.

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Roald van den Boogaart

Quantum Design Engineer

After finishing his master thesis on noise-protected superconducting qubits at QuTech, Roald joined Quantware to pursue his interest in quantum computing further. Besides designing and simulating quantum processors, he enjoys playing chess, go for a run or play squash

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Sasha Ivlev

Quantum Design Engineer

Sasha is finishing of his Master thesis on designing and implementing novel superconducting qubits beyond the transmon. By understanding what makes a good qubit, he aims to make the perfect design. Outside physics, Sasha loves to create new flavours in the kitchen and get some jumps in on the ski-slopes.

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Christos Zachariadis

Senior Fabrication Engineer

Christos has an MSc in Nanotechnology and has worked at DiCarlo group at QuTech on the fabrication and characterization of superconducting quantum processors. When he is not in the cleanroom, he enjoys playing basketball outdoors and sailing with friends.

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Marios Samiotis

Quantum Design Engineer

Marios has an MSc in Applied Physics and did his thesis on the limitations of noisy quantum devices in the Terhal group of QuTech. During his internship at QuantWare, he worked on the design and simulation of application-specific algorithms for near-term superconducting QPUs. Now as a full-time design engineer, he is using this knowledge to better design application-specific QPUs. Outside of work, he enjoys making music or playing the bass

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Wouter Wesselink

Team Lead TWPA team

Wouter has an MSc degree in Physics and graduated on impedance engineered Josephson parametric amplifiers. Before QuantWare, he was on the board of a non-profit consulting firm and taught mathematics to high-school students. Besides amplifiers, he loves to go for a run or head to the gym.

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Jinlun Hu

Working student

Jinlun just completed her first year of master's study at TU Delft in quantum technology. She joined QuantWare to further explore her interests in quantum devices. In her free time, she enjoys drawing and playing tennis and also recently started to learn Spanish

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Remko Slotema

CFO

During the first 10 years of Remko's working life he gained experience in several finance related roles at large corporates. After that, he moved towards the world of tech scale ups where he was CFO of Ohpen (fintech) for six years and later on at Plotwise (logistic tech, 3 years). The major developments in the field of quantum computing also caught his attention so he is very happy to help QuantWare in the areas of Finance, Legal and whatever comes across. After work he enjoys his family or one of his favorite sports.

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Arno Bargerbos

Senior Measurement Engineer

Arno will soon defend his PhD in experimental quantum physics, to be obtained at the Kouwenhoven group at QuTech. There he worked on hybrid qubits based on superconductor-semiconductor nanostructures. Now he is leading QuantWare’s characterization effort. When he is not measuring and verifying QPU’s and amplifiers, he likes to spend his time cooking and fencing.

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Celeke Bus

Team lead 3D architectures & packaging

Celeke has an MSc in Applied Physics and joined QuantWare as the team lead of 3D architectures and packaging after a successful internship. During her masters, she worked part-time for a non-profit strategy consultancy and taught physics to high-school students. After a day of engineering, she plays a game of badminton, listens to an interesting podcast or reads a good book.

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Erik Strijbis

Working student

To find out which branch within quantum computing appeals to him the most, Erik wanted to start the second year of his master's in Applied Physics with an internship. In return, he hopes to help Quantware with his knowledge of data structuring and analysis. After work, Erik enjoys getting even better at Python and playing the saxophone

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Nils Boertjes

Measurement Engineer

After finishing his BSc in Engineering Physics with an internship at QuantWare, Nils decided to stay with the company as a Measurement Engineer, working on characterization and automation. When he is not in the lab or busy programming, he enjoys fencing, playing guitar and board games with friends

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David Hamel

Working Student

David is in the middle of his MSc Applied Physics at the TU Delft. At QuantWare, he focuses on the strategy and sales of the Amplifier team. Last year he divided his time between studying and running a student deployment agency with two friends. In his free time, David enjoys exercising, reading a book and going on city trips

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Joshua Schaafsma

Working student

Joshua is a third-year student Applied Physics in The Hague, who is especially interested in the fields of material science and quantum computing. If he not trying to make everything work in the lab, he is doing (Olympic) weightlifting and trying out all kinds of different food.

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Floris Brulleman

Design Team Lead

Floris has a background in quantum physics where he specialized in designing and simulating superconducting qubits. Before joining QuantWare, Floris was the Chief Engineer of a non-profit team focused on producing a hyper-efficient hydrogen car, with which they won the Hydrogen Endurance race in 2020. As the Design Team Lead at QuantWare, he works on scaling the QPU architectures further by automating the design with his knowledge in systems engineering. When he's not in the office, he can be spotted playing chess, bouldering, or doing cross-fit

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Gabriel Zambrano

Intern

Having gained hands-on experience as a mechanical technician and now with a bachelor in Applied Physics, Gabriel intends to apply his combined expertise to further the development of the current fabrication process at Quantware. Besides enjoying his job, he loves spending time with his son and wife, cooking international foods, exercising, reading, playing guitar or just being creative. The next thing on his mind would be the contemplation on the how's and why's about life.

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Alessandro Casaburi

Fabrication Team Lead

Alessandro has a PhD in physics and has worked for over 10 years on the development of innovative superconducting device and circuits for quantum applications. Before joining QuantWare he was an associated professor at the University of Glasgow. Out of the quantum world, he loves cycling, listening and playing music, and enjoying good food.


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Jim Piek

intern

Jim Piek is currently finishing his bachelor in Applied Physics at the Hague University with an internship at QuantWare. Besides that, he is following the Pre-Master at the TU Delft, because he wants to delve further into the world of quantum with his master and what better place to learn all about quantum than at QuantWare!
In his spare time, he likes music and hanging out with friends and family.

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Pepijn Rot

Intern

Pepijn has an MSc in applied physics, graduating with a thesis on microwave spectroscopy of hybrid nanowire Josephson junctions at the Kouwenhoven group in Delft. Out of interest for business and innovation management, he is currently pursuing a second master degree in management of technology. For his thesis, he is investigating alliance strategy in the quantum computing market, together with Quantware. Besides his studies, he is an avid rock climber and he has a cooking club to share his passion for good food

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Gianluca Limodio

Fabrication Engineer

Gianluca obtained a PhD in fabrication of crystalline silicon solar cells in 2019. Since then, he worked as a postdoc researcher at TU Delft until March 2023. With 8+ years cleanroom experience, his ambition is to apply his knowledge to QuantWare devices. When not thinking about fabrication of those QuantWare devices, he enjoys cooking for friends and family, playing football and (sometimes) going for a long racing bicycle ride.

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Tijmen de Jong

Technical Business Developer

Tijmen has an MSc in Applied Physics with a focus on quantum physics. Between his studies, he took a gap year to work as the Chief Engineer of Eco-Runner Team Delft, with the goal of building a highly efficient hydrogen-powered vehicle. As a technical business developer, he uses his (non-)physics experience to form a bridge between the engineering and commercial activities of QuantWare. In his free time, he likes to go for walks, play hockey, cycle and sail.

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Julius Ceasar Aguma

Software Engineer

Ceasar has a PhD in computer science with focus on AI/ML, Quantum Algorithms Optimization, and Algorithmic game theory. Before QuantWare, he worked for ETS AI Labs as an AI Engineer. After 5pm, he is normally at darkly lit bars laughing about the zen of life

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Apilena Sapioper

Lab Operations Manager

Apilena has worked as a technician at the TU Delft Biotechnology department since 2003 and has joined QuantWare as Lab Operations Manager in April 2023. She has always worked in the microbiological labs, it's different from QuantWare but it's good for challenges. In her spare time she does a lot of voluntary work in The Hague and also loves to watch her son's basketball game.

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Houssam El Mrabet Haje

Intern

Houssam completed his Bachelor’s in both Chemistry and Physics at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Now, in order to finish his Applied Physics Master’s at TU Delft, he is trying to apply his interdisciplinary knowledge to find strategies to reduce the growth of oxides in superconducting circuits. In his free time he enjoys writing tales, techno music and watching The Office.

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we're hiring

QuantWare offers a super fast-moving environment and unlimited growth opportunities, and a competitive salary with equity compensation.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.