LuxQuanta Technologies

๐Ÿ“‚ Software Enterprise๐Ÿ“ Madrid๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Founded: 2021

Quantum security company offering post-quantum cryptography solutions for the quantum computing era, protecting sensitive data from future threats.

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About LuxQuanta Technologies

LuxQuanta Technologies is a quantum security company operating at the frontier of what will soon become the most consequential transition in communications security since the commercial internet was first built: the shift from classical cryptographic infrastructure to quantum-safe security systems. As quantum computing advances along its development curve from expensive research installations to practically accessible computational tools, the mathematical assumptions underpinning today's dominant encryption standards are on borrowed time โ€” and LuxQuanta is building the technology to replace them before that time runs out. The company's primary technology is Quantum Key Distribution โ€” QKD โ€” a fundamentally different method of generating and sharing cryptographic keys that relies on the principles of quantum physics rather than the computational difficulty of mathematical problems. QKD transmits encryption keys encoded in individual photons of light through optical fiber networks. Because quantum mechanics guarantees that any attempt to observe or intercept these photons inevitably disturbs their quantum state in a physically detectable way, eavesdropping on a QKD-protected key exchange is not merely technically difficult โ€” it is physically impossible to accomplish without both parties immediately knowing. The security guarantee is derived from the laws of physics rather than from assumptions about computational limits that advanced hardware could eventually overcome. LuxQuanta's solutions are designed specifically for the scenarios where interception risks are highest and where the consequences of a security breach are most severe and far-reaching: long-distance transmission of sensitive communications across public network infrastructure, shared network environments where multiple parties communicate over common physical links, and high-stakes sectors โ€” financial services, government communications, defense, healthcare systems, and critical national infrastructure โ€” where the cost of a compromised cryptographic key is measured not just in financial terms but in strategic and operational ones. The post-quantum security transition is not a distant theoretical concern. Sophisticated adversaries โ€” particularly nation-state actors with significant intelligence collection resources โ€” are already harvesting encrypted communications today with the explicit and documented intention of decrypting them retroactively once quantum computers capable of breaking RSA and elliptic curve encryption become operationally available. This strategy, known as harvest now, decrypt later, makes early investment in quantum-safe infrastructure not a precaution but an urgent operational necessity for any organization that handles sensitive information with a long confidentiality requirement. Growth at LuxQuanta is being built through partnerships with telecommunications operators, defense and intelligence agencies, and technology integrators who understand that the window for proactive quantum-safe transition is narrowing and that responsible security planning requires acting well before the threat is fully materialized.

The Story

Founded in 2021 and based in Barcelona, it brings together scientists, engineers, and industry experts to transform advanced quantum research into deployable security for real-world networks. Our mission is to turn cutting-edge European science into practical and scalable security that safeguards sensitive data for decades, strengthening sovereignty and trust in global critical infrastructures. LuxQuanta was established in May 2021 as a spin-off from ICFO (a world-leading research center in photonics).

How LuxQuanta Technologies works

Business Model

B2B model based on services and customized solutions for businesses.

Revenue Model

Revenue from the sale of products or services online.

Products & Services

Key Products

  • Soluzioni QKD (Quantum Key Distribution) per reti di telecomunicazione sicure

Core Use Cases

  • Integrazione di interfacce touch in prodotti fisici.

Market & Clients

Key Customers

QKD uses quantum physics to generate and share encryption keys for quantum communication between two network nodes using light over fiber optics.

Geographic Presence

DEFRESES

How LuxQuanta Technologies competes

Competitive Advantages

  • Presence of a network or community that strengthens distribution.
  • Declared technological differentiation on the product.

How LuxQuanta Technologies grows

Growth Strategy

The growth strategy appears to be linked to partnerships and ecosystem development.

Distribution Model

Direct distribution with a consultative sales approach.

Moat (Defensibility)

The defendable advantage seems to rely on proprietary technology or know-how.

Funding & Investors

Funding Rounds

  • - Grant: 1
  • 2021 - Seed: 10
  • 2023 - Grant: 2023
  • - Other: 404

Key Investors

QuantumCAT

Founding Team

Key Executives

  • Vanesa Diaz - CEO
  • Dr. Saeed Ghasemi - Head of
  • Development Director Leticia Barcia - Head of
  • Marketing Dr. Jeison Tabares - Head of
  • Engineering Dr. Marco Cofano - Head of
  • Signal Processing - Head of

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