55 North
Venture capitalPre-Seed–Seed · 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
55 North is a focused, expert-led venture fund dedicated exclusively to quantum technology. It argues that with Moore's Law over, quantum computing, sensing, timing, and communication will unlock fundamentally new capabilities that classical systems cannot deliver. The firm believes Europe, though undercapitalized, is positioned to lead the quantum revolution, and it aims to identify, nurture, and scale quantum businesses for both short- and long-term value. Beyond capital, 55 North offers a specialist network connecting startups with global labs, corporates, and governments shaping national quantum strategies. It targets large emerging markets across quantum computing, secure communications, defense, telecom, aviation, and autonomous systems.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 16, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 4 of 10 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×3Hardware ×3Quantum Computing ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×1E-commerce ×1Fintech ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:Germany×1United States×1
Investments · 10 tracked
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IQM manufactures and sells superconducting quantum computers that institutions can own and operate on-premises, offering products ranging from 5-qubit research systems to 150-qubit high-performance computing systems.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum Computing
Jan Goetz(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsBayern KapitalChanger ClubOpenOceanOurCrowdRuna CapitalSalvia+5 more
kiutra builds helium-3-free cryogenic cooling systems (cryostats and cooling platforms) that reach kelvin and millikelvin temperatures, along with cryogenic characterization services.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingMunich, DE
Co-investorsNovaCapitalVerve Ventures
Lemon Squeezy is an all-in-one payments platform that lets software companies and digital creators sell subscriptions, digital downloads, and software licenses, acting as a merchant of record to handle global tax compliance, recurring billing, fraud prevention, and failed payment recovery.
E-commerceFintechSaaS
Co-investorsiThink VC
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingSan Diego, US
Timothy Day(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Bryan Taylor(Executive Officer, Promoter)
BoardJeffrey Harper(Director)Chris Galvin(Director)
Co-investorsSerendipity Capital
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesIQM · scalingeurope.substack.com · Jul 3, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has 55 North made?
- 55 North has 10 tracked investments.
- What stage does 55 North invest at?
- 55 North invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does 55 North focus on?
- 55 North focuses on Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Quantum Computing.
- Who does 55 North co-invest with?
- 55 North most often shares deals with OpenOcean, OurCrowd, Runa Capital, among 14 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors · 5
Intel Capital is the corporate venture capital arm associated with Intel, investing in and supporting technology companies as they scale.
EQT Ventures is the venture arm of the EQT platform, backing early-stage European founders building what it calls Generation-Defining Companies. It acts as a lead investor, operational advisor and capital provider.
ArcTern Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in entrepreneurs building technology solutions to climate change and sustainability challenges.
Binance Labs (now YZi Labs) is transitioning from an exchange-affiliated VC arm into an independently operated family office-style platform led directly by Binance co-founder He Yi, who simultaneously runs the exchange's core business while overseeing a multibillion-dollar fund—giving founders unusually direct access to a top-tier exchange operator rather than a traditional career investor. The fund operates as a vertically integrated "build-incubate-distribute" loop where approximately 50 of its portfolio companies come directly from its own incubation programs, with founders getting direct access to Binance's infrastructure, BNB Chain initiatives, and listing pathways that few other funds can replicate.
Firms observed investing alongside 55 North, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with 55 North's recorded portfolio.
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