Quanfluence Raises $10 Million to Develop Full-Stack Photonic Quantum Computer
Quanfluence, a Bengaluru-based deeptech startup, has raised $10 million in a funding round led by Chiratae Ventures, with participation from Rainmatter by Zerodha and Pi Ventures. The company aims to develop a full-stack photonic quantum computer integrating photonic chips, control electronics, and software. It plans to launch a four-qubit quantum computer soon and scale to a 100-qubit prototype by 2029. Quanfluence has commercialized its optical Ising machine, selling units and running pilots with several corporations, while focusing on scaling manufacturing and integration challenges.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (72/100). Lens Score 44/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (68–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 7 Oct, 12:38 am. Other outlets followed.
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