Q-CTRL Raises $290M Series C

Q-CTRL, headquartered in Australia, specializes in quantum infrastructure software designed to improve quantum computing performance and enable GPS-free navigation. The company has secured $290 million in a Series C funding round to support its global expansion and strengthen its software capabilities across finance, energy, autonomy, and aerospace sectors.

Investors

The round was led by Salesforce Ventures. Additional investors participating in the round include Bullhound Capital, Affinity Partners, AMD Ventures, EDGE Group, MPower Partners, Australia’s National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, SPARX Asset Management, Alpha Edison, Alumni Ventures, DCVC, In-Q-Tel, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Main Sequence, Ridgeline, Salus Ventures, and Square Peg.

Q-CTRL Use of Funds

Q-CTRL plans to use the capital to scale its operations globally, strengthen its software capabilities, and increase customer program deployments in sectors including finance, energy, autonomy, and aerospace.

About Q-CTRL

Founded by Michael Biercuk, Q-CTRL develops AI-powered infrastructure software for quantum computing and sensing. Its flagship product, Ironstone Opal, provides an unjammable quantum navigation system designed to function in environments where GPS is unavailable.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://q-ctrl.com/

Company: Q-CTRL
Raised: $290M
Round: Series C
Funding Date: November 12, 2026
Lead Investor: Salesforce Ventures
Additional Investors: Bullhound Capital, Affinity Partners, AMD Ventures, EDGE Group, MPower Partners, Australia’s National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, SPARX Asset Management, Alpha Edison, Alumni Ventures, DCVC, In-Q-Tel, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Main Sequence, Ridgeline, Salus Ventures, Square Peg
Software Category: Quantum Computing Software
Source: https://thequantuminsider.com/2026/11/12/q-ctrl-secures-us290-million-series-c-funding-led-by-salesforce-ventures/