QAI Ventures
Venture capitalZurich · Pre-Seed–Growth · 26 people tracked
Investment thesis
QAI Ventures backs builders of quantum and enabling technologies across every layer of next-generation compute, spanning quantum computing, sensing, communications, quantum-adjacent technologies, and advanced computing infrastructure. It targets applications in finance, life sciences, industrials, and networks & communications. Beyond capital, the firm operates as an ecosystem platform combining investment, accelerator and venture-building programs, and corporate partnerships to connect research institutions, founders, corporates, investors, and governments. Founded in Switzerland and active across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, it invests from pre-seed to Series C, aiming to turn frontier innovations into market-ready solutions with faster validation, stronger deal flow, and reduced risk.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 26 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 30 of 38 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×21Quantum Computing ×20Hardware ×10AI & Machine Learning ×9Biotech ×6Developer Tools ×3Enterprise Software ×3Semiconductors ×3
HQs:Canada×3Switzerland×2United States×2Germany×1Denmark×1
Investments · 38 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBosonic is developing computing and hardware infrastructure aimed at giving innovators access to advanced computational resources for testing and building ideas.
Deep TechHardware
Commutator Studios offers a tool that automatically optimizes quantum applications by finding the best execution parameters across different quantum computers, reducing errors and improving accuracy, reliability, and performance.
Deep TechDeveloper ToolsQuantum Computing
DryLabz builds diagnostics technology aimed at making better use of healthcare data to support clinical decision-making.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Kelvin Quantum designs cryogenic electronic circuits and systems — from integrated circuits like DACs, ADCs, RF mixers, and amplifiers to full in-fridge FPGA-based control and readout platforms — that operate from room to deep cryogenic temperatures.
HardwareQuantum ComputingSemiconductors
Moonlight AI develops software that uses computer vision on routine whole slide images of blood, bone marrow, and cytology smears to detect genomic aberrations, helping diagnostic laboratories complement and triage molecular testing such as NGS.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtech
Christian Ruiz(CEO/CSO)
Munich Quantum Instruments develops Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detectors (SNSPDs) built on a patented architecture for scalability, performance, and speed.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingMunich, DE
NexMR, an ETH Zurich spin-off, develops light-coupled NMR hardware, consumables, and automated analysis software to increase throughput and reduce resource use in NMR-based drug discovery pipelines.
BiotechDeep TechHardwareZurich, CH
Félix Torres(Co-founder & CEO)Matthias Bütikofer(Co-founder & CSO)Roland Riek(Scientific Advisor)Anil Sethi(Board Member)
PexMachina develops physics-based molecular simulation for drug discovery, using quantum-ready computational chemistry and AI agents to predict properties like binding, stability, and oral availability of peptides.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech
Matthias Kaiser(Founder)
PHOENIQS is a Swiss provider of sovereign cloud infrastructure and AI services, offering AI-ready hosting, access to open-source models, and a platform to deploy governed AI applications and agents within Swiss jurisdiction.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise Software
QCentroid provides a platform for adopting quantum computing that enables organizations to integrate, deploy, and scale quantum solutions across their business.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareQuantum Computing
QDC develops veloxQ, a physics-inspired optimization engine intended to solve large-scale computational problems for enterprises.
Deep TechEnterprise SoftwareQuantum Computing
Qnity builds a quantum-electrochemical chip using nanogold-silicon electrodes and quantum sensing to perform ultra-sensitive, real-time molecular screening and binding affinity analysis across molecule sizes, from small organics to biologics.
BiotechDeep TechQuantum ComputingTulsa, US
Quanscient develops Allsolve, a cloud-native multiphysics simulation platform that runs coupled simulations at scale, offers a Python SDK with agentic AI workflows, and trains physics-aware surrogate models (MultiphysicsAI) for design exploration.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechQuantum Computing
Quantasensingtec develops low-noise RF amplifiers designed to detect and strengthen weak signals while minimizing added noise.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum Computing
Quantized Technologies Inc.
CybersecurityDeep TechQuantum ComputingCalgary, CA
Qubic develops quantum microwave systems based on superconducting circuits that generate entangled signals and filter noise to detect, image, and communicate with signals otherwise hidden in ambient noise.
Deep TechDefense TechQuantum ComputingSherbrooke, CA
Regenesis Materials develops advanced recycled materials for eyewear brands, using nanotechnology to combine ocean-bound plastic waste and captured CO₂ from coconut shells into net-zero materials for sports, fashion, and optical/smart frames.
Circular EconomyClimate TechNew Materials
Scenario X provides AI and quantum-computing analytics for financial institutions, offering modules for adverse scenario modelling, pre-provision net revenue projections, risk assessment, and data consolidation.
AI & Machine LearningFintechQuantum Computing
Achille Yomi(Co-founder & CEO)
SQK builds validated, secure computing systems for high-trust industries, with QMedic as its lead product for CT/MRI reconstruction, refinement, comparison, and quality-governed imaging workflows serving hospitals, research imaging teams, and medical AI partners.
Deep TechMedical DevicesQuantum Computing
Wave Photonics develops photonic component libraries and co-packaged optics intellectual property for licensing, including energy-efficient modulator designs and control circuits.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors
Xen Quantum develops silicon-photonics-based quantum key distribution (QKD) modules that integrate with existing telecom rack equipment and fibre-optic infrastructure to secure critical networks.
CybersecurityHardwareQuantum Computing
ZuriQ develops quantum computing hardware based on a three-dimensional trapped-ion architecture designed for scalable qubit systems while preserving connectivity and operation fidelity.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum Computing
Pavel Hrmo
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does QAI Ventures invest at?
- QAI Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What is QAI Ventures's typical check size?
- QAI Ventures typically writes checks of $540K – $2.2M.
- What sectors does QAI Ventures focus on?
- QAI Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Hardware, Quantum Computing, Semiconductors.
- Where is QAI Ventures located?
- QAI Ventures is headquartered in Zurich, CH.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamQAI Ventures (Alexandra Beckstein, CEO) for QuEra Quantum Alliance
QuEra Computing · Alexandra Beckstein
QAI Ventures Quantum & AI Finance Innovation Day 2024
QAI Ventures
QAI Ventures - Quantum & Advanced AI Startup Accelerator Q&A Session / Jan. 9th, 2025
QAI Ventures
QAI Ventures - Accelerator Batch II - Quantum Startups
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