Not more qubits, but better ones: Peak Quantum secures 5 million euros for new approach

While many quantum computing approaches rely on downstream error correction, Peak Quantum takes a different approach: error resistance is integrated directly into the physical architecture of the qubits. This hardware-based approach This should significantly reduce complexity and shorten the path to industrially usable quantum computers.

Founded in 2024, the company is a spin-off of the Walther-Meißner-Institute (WMI) in Garching, one of Europe's leading research institutions for superconducting quantum chips. Peak Quantum is also part of the Munich Quantum Valley and is supported by UnternehmerTUM – two key components of Munich's deep-tech ecosystem.

€2.2 million pre-seed funding – investors are betting on European quantum hardware

The current funding round is led by Cloudberry Ventures (UK). Other investors include United Founders, QAI Ventures, Golden Egg Check, and several business angels with industry backgrounds. Mahir Sahin, General Partner at Cloudberry Ventures, says:

“Europe has a real opportunity to be at the forefront of quantum hardware development. Peak Quantum is making a crucial contribution to this. The company is not just developing chips; it is building the infrastructure for a comprehensive European quantum computing ecosystem.”

This brings the company's total funding to more than five million euros. Part of the total funding also comes from public subsidies, including those under the EU Chips Act. The combination of venture capital and government funding underscores the strategic importance of quantum hardware for Europe.

SUPREME pilot line: Infrastructure for quantum chip manufacturing in Europe

A key component of the strategy is the establishment of the European pilot production facility "SUPREME," scheduled to launch in April 2026. Peak Quantum has been selected to operate this pilot line. Peak Quantum COO Thomas Luschmann added:

"If Europe wants to play a leading role in quantum computing, it must develop and produce the hardware itself. With this pilot line, we are contributing to ensuring that this key technology is created in Europe."

The goal is to build a scalable infrastructure for the development and production of quantum chips, which will also be open to external partners in the future. This positions the company Startup not only as a chip developer, but as an infrastructure provider for a European quantum ecosystem.

Focus on robust rather than numerous qubits

CEO Leon Koch clearly defines the technological approach:

"The quantum computing industry has focused too long on scaling the number of qubits. But more qubits are of no help if each individual one is unreliable. With this funding, we are accelerating our technological development and laying the foundation for industrial manufacturing. Our focus is on further developing our chip designs and on initial pilot projects with partners from industry and research."

Alexander Schult, Co-Founder & Managing Director of Peak Quantum describes the financing as follows:

Quantum computing is becoming a key strategic technology for economic strength and competitiveness. Technological sovereignty arises not from mere use, but from the development, production, and control of one's own core technologies. Europe must aspire to build industrial expertise in this area – not just conduct research. With Peak Quantum, we are laying the foundation for scalable quantum hardware in Europe and working to transform scientific excellence into strategic infrastructure. This funding is an important step in this direction.

Advantages of the approach at a glance:

• Reduced system complexity through integrated error protection
• Improved scalability of quantum processors
• Faster industrial applicability
• Potentially lower operating costs

Significance for the Munich and European ecosystem

With its focus on hardware and manufacturing infrastructure, Peak Quantum addresses a key gap in the European quantum computing market. While software and algorithms are often the focus, the development of proprietary chip technology is considered crucial for technological sovereignty.

"The founding team is characterized by a focused, performance-oriented mindset, with foresight and attention to detail. That's the kind of ambition that makes you a global market leader.”

says Bettina Scheibe, Managing Partner at United Founders.

Peak Quantum combines scientific excellence with a clear, industry-oriented approach: fault-resistant quantum hardware and its own manufacturing infrastructure. The funding and the planned pilot line underscore the ambition to secure a stronger role for Europe in the global competition for quantum computing.