Quoherent
Huntsville, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 14 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors
Quoherent develops qubits using topological materials that operate at room temperature, aiming to enable portable, mobile quantum computing without extreme cooling. It works in the quantum computing hardware category.
Also known as Quoherent Inc. · Quoherent, Inc.
Founders & leadership
Quoherent was founded in 2021 by Roberto Di Salvo, Alton Reich, and David Carroll.
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$2.4M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2023
▶$2.4MraisedOct 2023 · 5 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Roberto Di SalvoExecutive Officer, Director
- Damien PettyDirector
- Alton ReichExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $4.7M
- Amount sold
- $2.4M
- First sale
- Sep 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Company profile
researched Aug 2026Quoherent is a Huntsville, Alabama-based quantum computing hardware company developing qubits made from topological materials that operate at ambient (room) temperature. The approach is positioned as a departure from first- and second-wave quantum computing modalities that require extreme cryogenic cooling, with the stated goal of enabling mobile and edge-deployable quantum computing with low quantum noise.
The company describes its qubits as "third-wave" solid-state quantum qubits that can be built on silicon, making them scalable and integrable with conventional printed circuit board technology. Its stated mission is to deploy high-fidelity, scalable quantum processors on mobile platforms so that quantum computation can be performed outside specialized laboratory environments. The underlying technology is described as the result of a decade-long research collaboration between the founders and the Wake Forest Center for Nanotechnology and Quantum Materials, and the company says it works with universities and other research institutions to build an ecosystem around its technology.
Founding story
Quoherent was founded by Roberto DiSalvo (CEO), Alton Reich (COO) and David Carroll (CTO). The company's technology emerged from a decade-long research collaboration between the founders and the Wake Forest Center for Nanotechnology and Quantum Materials.
Business model
Quoherent develops quantum processor hardware, selling to and working with private-sector and government partners; it reports revenue from a customer base that supplements its venture capital funding.
Revenue is derived from private and government customers and partners alongside venture funding.
Traction
The company reports a growing customer base spanning private and government partners, and raised $4.7 million in seed financing announced in November 2023 from a syndicate of venture investors. Proceeds were earmarked for accelerating R&D on its solid-state qubits, expanding the team and enhancing manufacturing capabilities.
Latest developments
In November 2023, Quoherent announced the close of $4.7 million in Series Seed financing led by Morpheus Ventures, with Draper Associates, Khosla Ventures and Alpha Edison participating. Morpheus Ventures partner Damien Petty joined the board of directors in connection with the round.
▸Full profile — market position, technology, go-to-market, geography, history
Market position
Positioned as a room-temperature, edge-capable alternative to first- and second-wave quantum computing architectures, backed by venture investors focused on disruptive technology.
Room-temperature operation and edge capability with low quantum noise, plus silicon-based fabrication compatible with conventional PCB integration, distinguishing it from cryogenically cooled quantum computing modalities.
Technology
Qubits fabricated from topological materials that can be manipulated at room temperature, avoiding the cryogenic cooling required by conventional approaches. The company characterizes them as "third-wave" solid-state qubits that can be built on silicon, allowing scaling and integration with conventional PCB technology, and that operate with low quantum noise, enabling edge and mobile deployment.
Go-to-market
Direct engagement with private and government customers, combined with partnerships with universities, investors and public and private research institutions.
Private companies and government entities, including partners in research institutions and universities.
Geography
Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, United States, with research collaboration tied to the Wake Forest Center for Nanotechnology and Quantum Materials.
History
Founded on research conducted with the Wake Forest Center for Nanotechnology and Quantum Materials over roughly a decade, Quoherent was established by Roberto DiSalvo, Alton Reich and David Carroll to commercialize topological-material qubits. In November 2023 it announced a $4.7 million seed round to accelerate development of its solid-state qubits.
Compiled by commissioned research from 8 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missile Defense Agency | Phase ISTTR | 2023 | $149.5K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Timeline · 3
launches, deals, and filingsQuoherent secured $4.7 million in seed funding led by Morpheus Ventures with participation from Draper Associates, Khosla Ventures and Alpha Edison, to accelerate development of its "third-wave" solid-state quantum qubits, expand its team and enhance manufacturing capabilities.
$4.7M source ↗
In connection with the seed financing, Morpheus Ventures partner Damien Petty joined Quoherent's board of directors.
Quoherent's technology is described as the product of a decade-long research collaboration between its founders and the Wake Forest Center for Nanotechnology and Quantum Materials, with collaborations extended to additional research institutions.
Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.
Legal entities · 1
corporate structure▸Research sources · 8
primary sources listed
- Quoherentquoherent.com · web
8 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Quoherent do?
- Quoherent develops room-temperature, edge-capable quantum processors based on topological-material qubits.
- Who founded Quoherent?
- Quoherent was founded by Roberto Di Salvo, Alton Reich, David Carroll in 2021.
- Who are Quoherent's investors?
- Quoherent's investors include Alpha Edison, Draper Associates.
- How much funding has Quoherent raised?
- Quoherent has disclosed $2.4M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is Quoherent headquartered?
- Quoherent is headquartered in Huntsville, US.