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PQShield

Founded 2018 · 105 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

PQShield develops post-quantum cryptography (PQC) products, including optimized software libraries, SDKs, OpenSSL integration layers, and lattice-based hardware IP cores, to help organizations migrate systems to quantum-resistant cryptography. Founded as a University of Oxford spin-out, it serves industries such as semiconductors, telecommunications, automotive, industrial IoT, defense, aerospace, healthcare, and enterprise platforms.

CybersecurityDeep TechQuantum ComputingSemiconductors

Investors · 6

BY Venture PartnersSt Helier · $714K – $70M
Crane Venture PartnersLondon · $750K – $3M
Kindred CapitalLondon
Oxford Science EnterprisesOxford · $63.5K – $31.8M
Additionreported · 2 sourcesNew York · $1M – $500M
Chevron Technology VenturesreportedHouston

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$37M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2022–2024

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

In the news

pQCee Raises $3.9 Million Seed Round To Expand Quantum-Safe Cybersecurity Platformpulse2.com · Jul 2026pQCee Raises US$3.9 Million in Latest Seed Funding Roundthequantuminsider.com · Jul 2026PQShield secures $37M more for ‘quantum resistant’ cryptography | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Jun 2024PQShield raises $37m in Series B funding to deliver the widespread commercial adoption of quantum resistant cryptographyprnewswire.com · Jun 2024PQShield raises $37m in Series B funding | PQShieldpqshield.com · Jun 2024PQShield raises $20 million Series A to fuel global growth | PQShieldpqshield.com · Jan 2022PQShield raises $7M for quantum-ready cryptographic security solutionstechcrunch.com · Jul 2020

Frequently asked questions

What does PQShield do?
PQShield develops post-quantum cryptography (PQC) products, including optimized software libraries, SDKs, OpenSSL integration layers, and lattice-based hardware IP cores, to help organizations migrate systems to quantum-resistant cryptography. Founded as a University of Oxford spin-out, it serves industries such as semiconductors, telecommunications, automotive, industrial IoT, defense, aerospace, healthcare, and enterprise platforms.
Who are PQShield's investors?
PQShield's investors include BY Venture Partners, Crane Venture Partners, Kindred Capital, Oxford Science Enterprises, Addition, Chevron Technology Ventures.
How much funding has PQShield raised?
PQShield has disclosed $37M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.