# Liquid Instruments was founded by Australian National University scientists.

*business · news · 2026-04-28 · Australian Financial Review*

## Key points

- Liquid Instruments is now valued at over $400 million after a $70 million funding round.
- US competitor Keysight Technologies led the investment and acquired a significant equity stake.
- The Australian government's National Reconstruction Fund also participated in the funding round.
- Liquid Instruments' measurement devices are deployed by Nvidia, Lockheed Martin, Blue Origin, and Intel.

**Companies:** Nvidia, Lockheed Martin, Blue Origin, Intel, Keysight Technologies, BYD, Liquid Instruments, PsiQuantum
**Countries:** Australia, United States

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