Quobly
CEA-Leti and CNRS spin-off based in Grenoble developing silicon quantum computers compatible with industrial 300 mm wafer processes.
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Oxford Quantum Circuits, Quobly, Factorial — quantum-AI infrastructure and enterprise agents — Daily News June 3, 2026
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Quobly is a French quantum computing company spun out of CEA-Leti and CNRS. The company develops silicon-qubit quantum computers, leveraging semiconductor manufacturing processes such as FD-SOI and 300 mm wafers. The €115M Series A will accelerate industrialisation of its platform and support the launch of its first commercial product by the end of 2026.
The Story
Founded in 2022 by Maud Vinet, Tristan Meunier and François Perruchot as a spin-off from CEA-Leti and CNRS.
How Quobly works
Business Model
B2B/B2G quantum hardware and infrastructure platform for industrial, scientific and government customers.
Revenue Model
Not verified; likely based on quantum systems, industrial contracts, partnerships and platform access.
Products & Services
Key Products
- Silicon-based quantum computers
- FD-SOI quantum computing platform
Core Use Cases
- Quantum computing
- Industrial simulation
- Scientific computing
- Semiconductor-compatible quantum systems
Market & Clients
Key Customers
Industrial, scientific and government customers; specific paying customers not disclosed.
Geographic Presence
How Quobly competes
Competitors
Competitive Advantages
- Silicon-qubit architecture
- FD-SOI technology on 300 mm wafers
- CEA-Leti and CNRS research base
- Industrial-first approach
How Quobly grows
Growth Strategy
Industrialise silicon-based quantum computers and launch first commercial product by end-2026.
Distribution Model
Industrial partnerships, B2B/B2G enterprise sales and integration with computing infrastructure.
Moat (Defensibility)
Silicon quantum architecture, semiconductor manufacturing compatibility and industrial partnerships.
Regulatory Context
Relevant to quantum technology sovereignty, semiconductor manufacturing and export controls.
Key Risks
- Quantum scaling and error-correction challenges
- Manufacturing yield risk
- Competition from other quantum architectures
- High capital intensity
Strategic Insights
- Manufacturability will be decisive in turning quantum into an industry.
- Using FD-SOI and 300 mm wafers connects quantum to the existing semiconductor supply chain.
- Partnerships with STMicroelectronics, Air Liquide, Soitec and Orano show the importance of the industrial ecosystem.
Funding & Investors
Funding Rounds
- 2026 - Series A: €115M
Lead: Bpifrance, SEALSQ, STMicroelectronics
Key Investors
Founding Team
Founders
Key Executives
- Maud Vinet - CEO
Key Metrics
Lessons from Quobly
- In deeptech, technology must be designed together with the supply chain that will produce it.
- Industrial scalability can be a stronger advantage than lab performance alone.
- Spin-offs from major research centres can become industrial startups when they build with manufacturing partners.
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