EXF Alpha, the syndication fund managed by Venionaire Ventures S.à r.l., a subsidiary of Venionaire Capital AG, has joined the €62 million Series A funding round of Q.ANT. This German deep tech company is transforming computing with photonic processing technology designed for AI and high-performance computing (HPC).

A Strategic Investment in Next-Generation Computing

Q.ANT develops cutting-edge photonic processors that outperform traditional CMOS-based chips. Their technology delivers better energy efficiency and scalable performance – two essential features for growing AI and HPC infrastructure. As global data demands rise, Q.ANT’s solutions help reduce energy consumption while increasing computing power.

This funding round was co-led by Cherry Ventures, UVC Partners, and imec.xpand. Additional investors include L-Bank, Verve Ventures, Grazia Equity, LEA Partners, Onsight Ventures and TRUMPF.

Q.ANT: The Photonic Computing Leader

Based in Stuttgart, Germany, Q.ANT GmbH is a spin-off of TRUMPF, a global leader in industrial manufacturing. The company designs photonic chips that drive faster, greener data processing. Its innovations power applications in AI, sensing, and medical diagnostics.

“This investment proves that Europe has both the ambition and the capital to lead,” said Dr. Michael Förtsch, founder and CEO of Q.ANT. “It also connects us with strong partners who share our mission to shape the future of computing.”

By replacing electrons with light, Q.ANT builds processors that are not only faster, but also more sustainable.

Supporting Europe’s Deep Tech Ecosystem

At Venionaire Capital, we back European technologies that solve global challenges. Q.ANT’s innovation is a great example. Their processors offer data centers a way to boost performance while cutting energy use.

“We focus on deep tech from Europe with the potential for global impact,” said Berthold Baurek-Karlic, CEO of Venionaire Capital and Managing Director of Venionaire Ventures S.à r.l. “Q.ANT’s photonic architecture offers exactly that: performance, efficiency, and scalability.”

This investment fits our strategy to support breakthrough technologies that promise long-term value.

Aligning With Our Mission

We believe Q.ANT is well-positioned to lead a new era in computing. Their work shows that innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand.

We’re proud to support Dr. Michael Förtsch and his team as they redefine how the world thinks about computing power.