Why VCs Are Betting Big on Quantum Startups Now

Venture capital investment in quantum computing startups hit $1.8 billion in the first five months of 2026, up 40% from the same period last year. Lucas and Luna break down why investors are piling in now despite quantum still being years from broad commercial viability. They look at one standout deal: the $350 million Series C for a startup called QubitCore, which is building a modular quantum processor. They discuss the shift from government lab funding to private capital, the role of early revenue proof points, and why VCs are treating quantum like an infrastructure bet rather than a moonshot. The hosts also touch on the IPO pipeline: three quantum startups are reportedly planning to go public in 2027. This episode is a sharp, grounded look at the money side of the quantum race. No hype, just the numbers and the logic behind them. #QuantumComputing #VentureCapital #QubitCore #QuantumStartups #TechInvesting #SeriesC #ModularQuantum #QuantumHardware #IPOPipeline #InfrastructureBet #EarlyRevenue #QuantumRace #GovernmentFunding #PrivateCapital #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #StartupFunding Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo