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Aliro

Boston, US · Founded 2019 · 39 employees on LinkedIn · 13 known investors

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Aliro provides a full-stack software platform for quantum networking, including simulation, orchestration, and operating system solutions that enable enterprises and government agencies to plan and deploy quantum networks for applications like QPU interconnection and quantum-secured communications. The company serves financial services, defense, telecom, and utility customers seeking to operationalize quantum networking infrastructure.

Founders & leadership

Aliro was founded in 2019 by Michael Cubeddu.

MCMichael Cubeddu
Michael CubedduCo-Founder & Chief Technology OfficerHe co-founded Aliro in 2018 and led its R&D organization as VP before moving into the CTO role. Earlier, he worked as a quantum software researcher at NarangLab and served as a teaching fellow at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and a teaching assistant at AddisCoder.

Investors · 13

Argonautic VenturesreportedNew York · $5M

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Funding

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$6M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2025

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Non-dilutive funding · 5 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Science FoundationPhase ISTTR2021$255.7K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2021$50K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2021$50K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2020$148.2K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2020$148.2K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Frequently asked questions

What does Aliro do?
Aliro provides a full-stack software platform for quantum networking, including simulation, orchestration, and operating system solutions that enable enterprises and government agencies to plan and deploy quantum networks for applications like QPU interconnection and quantum-secured communications. The company serves financial services, defense, telecom, and utility customers seeking to operationalize quantum networking infrastructure.
Who founded Aliro?
Aliro was founded by Michael Cubeddu in 2019.
Who are Aliro's investors?
Aliro's investors include Argon Ventures, Bantam Group, Cisco Investments, Crosslink Capital, Flybridge Capital Partners, Gutbrain Ventures, iGlobe Partners, Manta Ray Ventures and 5 more.
How much funding has Aliro raised?
Aliro has disclosed $6M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Aliro headquartered?
Aliro is headquartered in Boston, US.