PHOTONIC HITS $2B VALUATION WITH $70M FUNDING CLOSE
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Vancouver-based quantum computing startup Photonic secured an additional $70 million USD, completing its latest funding round. The raise follows a $130 million Series B announced in January, bringing the company to a $2 billion post-money valuation.
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