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Qolab

Madison, US · Founded 2022 · Delaware corporation · 16 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

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Qolab applies advanced semiconductor fabrication and integration to build superconducting quantum hardware, addressing scaling bottlenecks such as qubit yield and component integration. It works with semiconductor companies, government programs, and research institutions, and offers a deployable quantum processing unit platform for hardware research and workforce development.

Founders & leadership

Qolab was founded in 2022 by Alan Ho and John Martinis.

AHAlan Ho
Alan HoCEO and Co-FounderHe previously led quantum computing and machine learning research at Google Research, served as Chief Science Officer at DataStax, and founded a mobile application performance management startup that was later acquired by Google.
JMJohn Martinis
John MartinisCo-founder · CTOformer
RMRobert McDermott
Robert McDermottNamed on SEC filing

Board

MK
Michael KimBoard directorFounder at Octave Ventures Llc

Investors · 6

Also in the syndicate · 1

UC Investmentslead

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$47.1M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2024–2026

▶$44.1MraisedJul 2026 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael KimDirector
  • Alan HoExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Robert McDermottDirector
Offering amount
$50.1M
Amount sold
$44.1M
First sale
Jun 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3MraisedMay 2024 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • John MartinisExecutive Officer, Director
  • Michael KimDirector
  • Alan HoExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$3M
First sale
May 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Qolab do?
Qolab applies advanced semiconductor fabrication and integration to build superconducting quantum hardware, addressing scaling bottlenecks such as qubit yield and component integration. It works with semiconductor companies, government programs, and research institutions, and offers a deployable quantum processing unit platform for hardware research and workforce development.
Who founded Qolab?
Qolab was founded by Alan Ho, John Martinis in 2022.
Who are Qolab's investors?
Qolab's investors include Octave Ventures Llc, Phoenix Venture Partners, Applied Ventures, Development Bank of Japan, WARF.
How much funding has Qolab raised?
Qolab has disclosed $47.1M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Qolab headquartered?
Qolab is headquartered in Madison, US.