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  1. RESEARCH · Forbes — Innovation English(EN) ·

    Quantinuum’s British Founder Becomes Billionaire After $15 Billion IPO

    Quantinuum, a quantum computing company backed by Honeywell, has successfully completed a $1.68 billion initial public offering, valuing the company at over $15.6 billion. This IPO makes Quantinuum's founder, Illyas Khan, a billionaire with an estimated net worth of $2.2 billion. The company, formed in 2021 through a merger, utilizes ion-trap technology for its quantum computers and has secured significant government grants, despite currently operating with substantial losses on modest revenues. AI

    Quantinuum’s British Founder Becomes Billionaire After $15 Billion IPO

    IMPACT Quantum computing advancements could accelerate AI breakthroughs and break current encryption standards.

  2. RESEARCH · Tom's Hardware English(EN) ·

    IBM spins off America's first quantum chip foundry with $2 billion in federal and private funding — newly-minted 'Anderon' foundry to offer 300mm quantum wafer fab and manufacturing services

    IBM is spinning off its quantum chip fabrication operations into a new company called Anderon, which will be America's first dedicated quantum foundry. This venture is supported by a significant $2 billion in funding, comprising $1 billion from IBM and a $1 billion R&D award from the U.S. Department of Commerce through the CHIPS Act. Anderon aims to provide 300mm quantum wafer manufacturing services to various quantum hardware vendors, including IBM itself, mirroring the role of TSMC in the semiconductor industry. AI

    IBM spins off America's first quantum chip foundry with $2 billion in federal and private funding — newly-minted 'Anderon' foundry to offer 300mm quantum wafer fab and manufacturing services

    IMPACT Establishes dedicated manufacturing capacity for quantum chips, potentially accelerating development and adoption of quantum computing hardware.