{"id":1067327,"date":"2024-07-06T02:35:47","date_gmt":"2024-07-06T06:35:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.immortalitymedicine.tv\/danish-start-up-kvantify-secures-eur-10-million-seed-round-to-unlock-quantum-computing-potential-starting-with-life-pr-newswire\/"},"modified":"2024-08-18T11:33:18","modified_gmt":"2024-08-18T15:33:18","slug":"danish-start-up-kvantify-secures-eur-10-million-seed-round-to-unlock-quantum-computing-potential-starting-with-life-pr-newswire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.euvolution.com\/futurist-transhuman-news-blog\/quantum-computing\/danish-start-up-kvantify-secures-eur-10-million-seed-round-to-unlock-quantum-computing-potential-starting-with-life-pr-newswire.php","title":{"rendered":"Danish start-up Kvantify secures EUR 10 million seed round to unlock quantum computing potential, starting with life &#8230; &#8211; PR Newswire"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><p>    The round is led by Danish VC Dreamcraft, together with    biotech investor Lundbeckfonden BioCapital and the private    investment company 2degrees.  <\/p>\n<p>    COPENHAGEN, Denmark, July 3,    2024 \/PRNewswire\/ --Kvantify, a leading    quantum software start-up, has announced the successful closure    of a EUR 10 million seed round.    This funding will enable Kvantify to strengthen its position as    a global leader in quantum computing, with an initial focus on    developing applications for the life science sector.  <\/p>\n<p>    The investment will accelerate the development of Kvantify's    innovative solutions that aim to leverage quantum computing to    address complex problems in drug discovery and beyond. It will    also boost the further development of quantum algorithms for    chemical simulation, expanding their applicability across    various industries.  <\/p>\n<p>    The seed round is notable not only for its substantial size but    also for the strategic match of the new investors to Kvantify's    mission. It is led by Danish VC Dreamcraft, together with    biotech investor Lundbeckfonden BioCapital and the private    investment company 2degrees. Other notable investors include    international sector-focused tech investor Redstone VC, Danish    lead quantum VC 2xN as well as EIFO.  <\/p>\n<p>    Lundbeckfonden BioCapital is a large Danish investor focused on    local life science companies, supporting the translation and    commercialization of ground-breaking science. This is    Lundbeckfonden BioCapital's first investment outside the    therapeutics space.  <\/p>\n<p>    \"With our investment in Kvantify, we are broadening our    footprint in and commitment to further strengthening the Danish    life science ecosystem. Quantum computing can deliver accuracy    and derisking to the early stages of drug development to a    level not possible with classical computers, thereby enabling    faster speed to market. We are therefore excited about this    opportunity and look forward to working with the Kvantify team    to bridge quantum computing and drug development to the future    benefit of patients,\" said Jacob Falck    Hansen, Partner at Lundbeckfonden BioCapital.  <\/p>\n<p>    Danish VC Dreamcraft invests in tech-driven companies, from    pre-seed to series A, and has a proven track record with B2B    SaaS software.  <\/p>\n<p>    \"We're thrilled to partner with the team at Kvantify as they    take a significant step forward in their mission to fulfill the    promise of industrial applications of quantum computers. The    potential of quantum chemical computational drug discovery is    massive and represents a truly exciting beachhead market. We    cannot wait to see how Kvantify will help solve today's    seemingly impossible problems and serve as a crucial tool in    designing the solutions of the future.\" - Carsten Salling, General Partner at    Dreamcraft  <\/p>\n<p>    Redstone QAI Quantum Fund is a highly specialized venture    capital fund that focuses on investing in groundbreaking    technologies within the quantum technologies sector.  <\/p>\n<p>    \"Kvantify's focus on applying quantum computing to life    sciences and further industrial use cases across various    sectors aligns with our strategic vision of advancing practical    and impactful quantum solutions. With their interdisciplinary    team, in-depth knowledge of quantum technology, and innovative    approach to enhancing computational efficiency, Kvantify is    perfectly placed to bring tremendous value to commercial    markets.\"  Marco Stutz, Partner    at Redstone.  <\/p>\n<p>    In light of their successful product launch for a    groundbreaking drug discovery tool, Hans Henrik Knudsen, CEO of Kvantify,    comments:  <\/p>\n<p>    \"On behalf of the founding team, we are incredibly excited    about the completion of our 10 million seed round, which marks    a significant milestone for Kvantify. This funding not only    validates our vision of leveraging quantum computing to    revolutionize the life sciences industry but also provides us    with the resources and strategic partnerships needed to    accelerate our development and growth. With the support of new    and existing investors, we are well-positioned to continue to    bring groundbreaking solutions to market.\"  <\/p>\n<p>    About Kvantify Kvantify is a pioneering    quantum software company based in Denmark. The company leverages quantum and    high-performance computing to create revolutionizing solutions    for complex scientific and industrial challenges. Kvantify's    mission is to make quantum computing technology widely    accessible, and a valuable tool for businesses worldwide. For    more information, please visit (www.kvantify.com).  <\/p>\n<p>    Additional questions Klaus Eriksen, Communications Officer,    Kvantify. Phone: (+45) 61 699 700. Email: [emailprotected]  <\/p>\n<p>    Photo -https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2452960\/Kvantify_founders.jpg    Logo -https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2452959\/Kvantify_Logo.jpg  <\/p>\n<p>    SOURCE Kvantify ApS  <\/p>\n<p><!-- Auto Generated --><\/p>\n<p>Originally posted here:<br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/danish-start-up-kvantify-secures-eur-10-million-seed-round-to-unlock-quantum-computing-potential-starting-with-life-sciences-302188270.html\" title=\"Danish start-up Kvantify secures EUR 10 million seed round to unlock quantum computing potential, starting with life ... - PR Newswire\" rel=\"noopener\">Danish start-up Kvantify secures EUR 10 million seed round to unlock quantum computing potential, starting with life ... - PR Newswire<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> The round is led by Danish VC Dreamcraft, together with biotech investor Lundbeckfonden BioCapital and the private investment company 2degrees. 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