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# Quanfluence

Photonic quantum computing hardware and an optical Ising machine for optimisation, Bengaluru

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## Funding rounds

- **7 October 2026**: $10 Mn, led by Chiratae Ventures

  - [Inc42](https://inc42.com/buzz/quanfluence-raises-10-mn-to-build-full-stack-photonic-quantum-computer/): $10 Mn
  - [Inc42 weekly table](https://inc42.com/buzz/from-dailyobjects-to-stockgro-indian-startups-raised-about-123-mn-this-week/): $10 Mn

## Our write-ups

Startup AI & Tech

### [Quanfluence raises $10 Mn to build a photonic quantum computer in Bengaluru](https://bharat.digital/originals/quanfluence-photonic-quantum-computer/)

Chiratae Ventures led the round. The startup already sells an optical Ising machine and is targeting early quantum processors by 2027.

29 October 2026 · 1 min read

## Timeline

1. 29 Oct 2026 Write-up [Quanfluence raises $10 Mn to build a photonic quantum computer in Bengaluru](https://bharat.digital/originals/quanfluence-photonic-quantum-computer/)

bharat.digital

2. 7 Oct 2026 Funding [$10 Mn, led by Chiratae Ventures](https://inc42.com/buzz/quanfluence-raises-10-mn-to-build-full-stack-photonic-quantum-computer/)

Inc42