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BQP

Bear, US · Founded 2022 · 16 known investors

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BosonQ Psi (BQP) develops BQPhy, a simulation software that integrates quantum computing with high-fidelity engineering simulations such as computational fluid dynamics. The company builds tools for engineering and computational analysis, drawing on expertise in quantum computing, CFD, and related emerging technologies.

Also known as BosonQ Psi · BQPhy

Founders & leadership

BQP was founded in 2022 by Rut Lineswala, Jash Kumar Minocha, and Abhishek Chopra.

RLRut Lineswala
Rut LineswalaCo-founderExecutive Officer, Director at BosonQ Psi
JK
Jash Kumar MinochaCo-founder
ACAbhishek Chopra
Abhishek ChopraFounderAbhishek Chopra holds a master's degree in aerospace engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a bachelor's degree from Rutgers University, with research experience in computational fluid dynamics for advanced aircraft platforms. He is founder and CEO of BosonQ Psi, which develops simulation software integrating quantum computing with engineering applications.

Board

RKRoger Krakoff
Roger KrakoffBoard directorGeneral Partner at Monta Vista Capital
VS
Vijay SethiBoard director

Investors · 16

NGP CapitalreportedBerlin · $5M – $15M

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Also in the syndicate · 5

3to1 CapitalleadGainangelsGriffiss InstituteNew York VenturesPranatech Venture Capital

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$7.8M disclosed across 2 of 4 rounds · 2022–2025

▶$3MraisedNov 2024 · 13 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Abhishek ChopraExecutive Officer, Director
  • Vijay SethiDirector
  • Rut LineswalaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jash Kumar MinochaExecutive Officer
  • Roger KrakoffDirector
Offering amount
$6.1M
Amount sold
$3M
First sale
Oct 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Company profile

researched Aug 2026

BQP, previously operating as BosonQ Psi, develops BQPhy, a platform that applies quantum and quantum-inspired methods to computational engineering simulation and optimization. The company positions its offering around reducing time-to-solution for complex simulations, improving accuracy, and extracting more value from existing high-performance computing and GPU infrastructure through hybrid quantum-classical approaches. Reported technical work includes a quantum-annealing-based physics-informed neural network (QA-PINN) for accelerating computational fluid dynamics training, and quantum CFD circuit compression achieved with Classiq and NVIDIA.

Beyond the core platform, BQP distributes a quantum-inspired optimization tool for MATLAB via the MathWorks File Exchange, publishes educational material such as a handbook on quantum-inspired engineering workflows, runs a podcast featuring its founders, and operates a WISER insider program that gives cohort participants early access to BQPhy. It also collaborates on academic curriculum, including a credit course on quantum-inspired optimization at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Business model

BQP commercializes BQPhy as a software platform, offered through free trials, scheduled demos and early-access programs, alongside distribution of a quantum-inspired optimization tool through the MathWorks File Exchange.

Latest developments

Recent items include a $5M oversubscribed seed round, a reported 25x speed-up using BQPhy's QA-PINN for CFD training, a quantum CFD milestone with Classiq and NVIDIA involving 100x circuit compression, availability of BQPhy quantum-inspired optimization for MATLAB, an RPI credit course on quantum-inspired optimization developed with BQP, sponsorship of SAE Aerothon 2025, and an interview with founding member Aditya Singh in AIM Network's Front Page series.

▸Full profile — technology, go-to-market, history

Technology

The platform combines quantum and quantum-inspired algorithms with classical high-performance computing for engineering simulation. Cited techniques include quantum-annealing physics-informed neural networks (QA-PINN) applied to computational fluid dynamics and quantum circuit compression for quantum CFD, with algorithms designed to search the solution space in fewer iterations.

Go-to-market

Direct engagement via free trials and demo scheduling, developer distribution through the MathWorks File Exchange, technology partnerships with Classiq and NVIDIA, educational collaborations such as an RPI credit course, cohort programs (WISER), sponsorship of SAE Aerothon 2025, and content marketing via an eBook and podcast.

Engineering and product development organizations running computationally intensive simulations, including those with existing HPC and GPU investments; also academic and training audiences through university courses and cohort programs.

History

The company was formerly named BosonQ Psi and now operates as BQP.

Compiled by commissioned research from 1 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.

Key figures

latest reported
Quantum CFD circuit compression (with Classiq and NVIDIA)Jan 2025100x
Speed-up in CFD training using BQPhy QA-PINNJan 202525x

Company-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.

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Timeline · 5

launches, deals, and filings
Jan 2025
BQP raises $5M oversubscribed seed round

$5M source ↗

Jan 2025
BQP sponsors SAE Aerothon 2025

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Jan 2025
Hybrid quantum milestone in quantum CFD with NVIDIA and Classiq, reporting 100x circuit compression

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Jan 2025
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute launches credit course on Quantum Inspired Optimization developed with BQP

Supported by the RPI Center for Data Analytics (RCIDA) and the Future of Computing Institute (FOCI).

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Jan 2025
BQPhy quantum-inspired optimization made available for MATLAB on MathWorks File Exchange

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Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.

In the news

▸Research sources · 1

primary sources listed
  • BQPbqpsim.com · web

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Frequently asked questions

What does BQP do?
BQP, formerly BosonQ Psi, offers BQPhy, a quantum and quantum-inspired platform for engineering simulation and optimization.
Who founded BQP?
BQP was founded by Rut Lineswala, Jash Kumar Minocha, Abhishek Chopra in 2022.
Who are BQP's investors?
BQP's investors include Alumni Ventures, Arka Venture Labs, EMERGENT VENTURES, Gaingels, Monta Vista Capital, Prana Tech Ventures, Transpose Platform Management, ARC VENTURES and 3 more.
How much funding has BQP raised?
BQP has disclosed $7.8M raised across 2 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is BQP headquartered?
BQP is headquartered in Bear, US.