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PHOTONIC HITS $2B VALUATION WITH $70M FUNDING CLOSE

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TUE, MAY 12, 2026

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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.

Photonic's latest close represents strong investor confidence in the quantum computing sector. The company now has access to $200 million in total funding from its most recent funding campaign. The startup joins a growing number of quantum computing firms attracting significant capital. Photonic develops photonic quantum computers, using light-based systems rather than traditional superconducting qubits. The funding comes as quantum computing advances accelerate across the industry. Major tech companies and startups continue investing heavily in the space, viewing quantum systems as critical infrastructure for future computing needs. Photonic's valuation milestone reflects investor appetite for quantum technologies, despite the sector remaining largely pre-commercial. The company's ability to secure additional capital beyond its Series B suggests strong momentum and investor interest in its technical approach.

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