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Oxford Ionics

Founded 2019 · 111 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

Oxford Ionics develops trapped-ion quantum computers using proprietary Electronic Qubit Control technology, designed for businesses to deploy quantum computing applications. The systems are manufactured through standard semiconductor supply chains and support field upgrades as computational needs scale.

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Investors · 5

Oxford Science EnterprisesOxford · $63.5K – $31.8M
Oxford University InnovationOxford
2xNreportedLondon
Lansdowne PartnersreportedLondon
Prosus VenturesreportedAmsterdam · $3.3M – $104M

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements
  • Undisclosed amountSeries AJan 2023 · 2 sources
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Companies House · registry record

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Registered name
OXFORD IONICS LIMITED
Company number
11795789
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
29 Jan 2019
Registered office
6a Technology Drive, Oxford Technology Park, Oxford, OX5 1GN
Nature of business (SIC)
26200 — Manufacture of computers and peripheral equipment27900 — Manufacture of other electrical equipment71129 — Other engineering activities
Previous names
NQIE LIMITED (2019–2019)
Accounts
last made up to 31 Jan 2025 · next due 31 Dec 2026
Confirmation statement
last made up to 28 Jan 2026 · next due 11 Feb 2027

Current officers · 2

  • Christopher Ballance — director, appointed 29 Sept 2025
  • Dylan Gerrard Murphy — director, appointed 18 Jun 2026

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 6 Sept 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

In the news

Oxford Ionicspostquantum.com · Jun 2025Fundraise | Oxford Science Enterprises backs quantum computing company, Oxford Ionics | Marriott Harrisonmarriottharrison.com · Jan 2023Oxford Ionics scores funding for scalable quantum chip technologytheregister.com · Jan 2023Oxford Ionics raises $30M to build highly scalable quantum processors based on trapped ions - SiliconANGLEsiliconangle.com · Jan 2023Oxford Ionics raises £30m Series A to integrate quantum computing into standard computer chips | Siftedsifted.eu · Jan 2023Quantum Startup Oxford Ionics Raises $36.5M Series A Fundinghpcwire.com · Jan 2023Announcing our £30m Series A funding • Oxford Ionicsoxionics.com · Jan 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Oxford Ionics do?
Oxford Ionics develops trapped-ion quantum computers using proprietary Electronic Qubit Control technology, designed for businesses to deploy quantum computing applications. The systems are manufactured through standard semiconductor supply chains and support field upgrades as computational needs scale.
Who are Oxford Ionics's investors?
Oxford Ionics's investors include Oxford Science Enterprises, Oxford University Innovation, 2xN, Lansdowne Partners, Prosus Ventures.