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London, GB · Founded 2019 · 40 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors

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ORCA Computing develops full-stack photonic quantum computing systems, including on-premises hardware and software tools, for research institutions, government bodies, and industry applications such as generative AI, machine learning, and optimisation. Founded in 2019 as a University of Oxford spin-out, it is headquartered in London with offices in Toronto and Austin.

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Founders & leadership

ORCA Computing was founded in 2019 by Ian Walmsley, Richard Murray, and Josh Nunn.

IWIan Walmsley
Ian WalmsleyCo-founderIan Walmsley is a quantum physicist who served as Founding Director of the Oxford Quantum Institute at the University of Oxford and as Provost of Imperial College London before co-founding ORCA Computing, which develops photonic quantum computing systems.
RMRichard Murray
Richard MurrayCo-founder & CEORichard Murray is Co-founder and CEO of ORCA Computing, a photonic quantum computing systems developer spun out from the University of Oxford. He brings background in photonics, quantum technologies, and engineering.
JNJosh Nunn
Josh NunnCo-founder & Chief Science Officer
PNPer Nyberg
Per NybergChief Commercial OfficerHe brings three decades of experience in market strategy and go-to-market execution across quantum computing, machine learning, cloud, and supercomputing technologies, with prior roles spanning enterprise, government, and research sectors across multiple regions.
MPMike Piraino
Mike PirainoChief Operating Officer
TNThien-An Nguyen
Thien-An NguyenChief Technology OfficerThien-An Nguyen is Chief Technology Officer at ORCA Computing, a photonic quantum computing systems company founded as an Oxford spin-out. He has over 10 years of experience in hardware development spanning integrated photonics and novel device architectures, alongside software expertise in tomography and signal processing algorithms, with prior work across biomedical sensors, telecommunications, and AI accelerator applications.
PMPeter Mosley
Peter MosleyChief Research Officer

Board

ELErik Langaker
Erik LangakerChairman of the BoardInvestor at Cambridge Innovation Capital

Investors · 8

Octopus Ventureslisted by Octopus VenturesLondon · $130K – $1.3M
Oxford Science Enterpriseslisted by Oxford Science EnterprisesOxford · $63.5K – $31.8M

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Perscitus LLPlisted by Perscitus LLPLondon
Quantonationlisted by QuantonationParis

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Verve Ventureslisted by Verve VenturesZürich · $300K – $2.2M
Atmos capitalreportedParis

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Also in the syndicate · 1

Oxford Sciences Innovation

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$15M disclosed across 1 of 4 rounds · 2020–2022

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Companies House · registry record

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Registered name
ORCA COMPUTING LIMITED
Company number
12285629
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
28 Oct 2019
Registered office
30 Eastbourne Terrace, Lower Ground Floor, London, W2 6LA
Nature of business (SIC)
72190 — Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Accounts
last made up to 31 Dec 2025 · next due 30 Sept 2027
Confirmation statement
last made up to 27 Oct 2025 · next due 10 Nov 2026

Current officers · 6

  • Torsten Erik Magnus Bengtsson — director, appointed 11 Aug 2026
  • Erik Langaker — director, appointed 1 Jul 2025
  • James Robert Terence Lewis — director, appointed 13 Dec 2024
  • Richard Leefe Douglas Murray — director, appointed 28 Oct 2019
  • Adam Howard Russell Palser — director, appointed 19 Jan 2026
  • Ian Alexander Walmsley — director, appointed 31 Jul 2020

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 23 Aug 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

In the news

ORCA Computing completes $15 million Series A funding round | ORCA Computingorcacomputing.com · Jun 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does ORCA Computing do?
ORCA Computing develops full-stack photonic quantum computing systems, including on-premises hardware and software tools, for research institutions, government bodies, and industry applications such as generative AI, machine learning, and optimisation. Founded in 2019 as a University of Oxford spin-out, it is headquartered in London with offices in Toronto and Austin.
Who founded ORCA Computing?
ORCA Computing was founded by Ian Walmsley, Richard Murray, Josh Nunn in 2019.
Who are ORCA Computing's investors?
ORCA Computing's investors include Innovating Capital, Octopus Ventures, Oxford Science Enterprises, Perscitus LLP, Quantonation, Verve Ventures, Atmos capital.
How much funding has ORCA Computing raised?
ORCA Computing has disclosed $15M raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is ORCA Computing headquartered?
ORCA Computing is headquartered in London, GB.