# The US government has taken equity stakes in nine quantum computing companies.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-05-21 · Engadget*

## Key points

- The US government has taken $2 billion equity stakes in nine quantum computing companies.
- PsiQuantum, receiving $100 million, is linked to Donald Trump Jr.'s firm 1789 Capital.
- D-Wave Quantum was taken public by Pentagon official Michael Emil, whose stock surged after the deal.
- The investment deals are not yet final, and proposals from other tech firms are still being solicited.

**Companies:** IBM, Intel, D-Wave Quantum, Cerebras Systems, PsiQuantum, Atom Computing
**Countries:** United States

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