# Quantum Motion has raised $160 million in fresh funding.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-05-07 · TechStartups.com*

## Key points

- Quantum Motion raised $160 million to develop silicon-based quantum computers using standard chip manufacturing.
- The company partnered with GlobalFoundries to leverage existing semiconductor fabrication infrastructure for qubit production.
- Quantum Motion commercially deployed a full-stack silicon CMOS quantum computer at the UK National Quantum Computing Center in 2025.
- Their approach targets building quantum computers for $10 million to $20 million, far cheaper than current systems.
- Quantum Motion advanced to Stage B of DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative, indicating notable technical progress.

**Companies:** GlobalFoundries, Quantum Motion, IBM, Google, Intel, British Business Bank, Firgun
**Countries:** United Kingdom, Spain, Australia

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