Q-CTRL, founded in November 2017, has appointed Nicole Conner, Partner at Airbus Ventures, and Per Roman, Managing Partner and Founder of Bullhound Capital, to its board of directors. Both individuals participated in Q-CTRL’s recent Series B funding round, and bring expertise in technology investment and aerospace; Conner previously advised on complex financing transactions in these sectors, while Roman’s firm has deployed over $1 billion in funding to technology companies. Q-CTRL provides AI-powered quantum infrastructure software and has established a presence with international headquarters in Sydney, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Berlin, and Oxford, focusing on quantum sensing for defense and dual-use applications, as well as educational programs like Black Opal.
Board Appointments Strengthen Q-CTRL Leadership
The appointment of Nicole Conner, a Partner at Airbus Ventures, and Per Roman, Managing Partner and Founder of Bullhound Capital, strengthens Q-CTRL’s board of directors, bringing with them considerable experience in their respective fields. Both individuals participated in Q-CTRL’s recent Series B funding round, signalling their confidence in the company’s future prospects. Conner’s background includes work at prominent law firms advising on complex financing in sectors including aerospace, while Roman has a 25-year history in technology investment banking, having deployed over $1 billion in funding to various companies.
Conner, based in New York City, has been with Airbus Ventures since 2017 and has expressed particular interest in Q-CTRL’s potential impact on aviation, specifically its advancements in quantum sensing technology and the possibility of GPS-free navigation. A customer’s assessment of the technology as a significant advancement further underscores its potential within the sector. Roman views Q-CTRL as a foundational company operating at the convergence of artificial intelligence, quantum technology, and defense, committing to support the company’s continued expansion.
Michael J. Biercuk, Founder and CEO of Q-CTRL, emphasised the importance of Conner and Roman’s expertise in growth-stage business models and aerospace integration as the company builds on its technical achievements in areas such as quantum navigation and computing. Q-CTRL, founded in November 2017, has become a key player in the quantum technology industry, offering AI-powered quantum infrastructure software integrated by leading hardware providers. The company’s leadership in quantum sensing for defense and dual-use applications has garnered recognition, including coverage in The New York Times.
Strategic Investment Underpins Expansion
Both Airbus Ventures and Bullhound Capital participated in Q-CTRL’s recent Series B funding round, demonstrating their confidence in the company’s trajectory. Roman has a 25-year history in technology investment banking, having built GP Bullhound and subsequently Bullhound Capital, a firm that has deployed over $1 billion in funding to companies such as Spotify, Klarna, and Revolut. Q-CTRL also developed Black Opal, an award-winning educational program designed to accelerate learning in quantum computing, and maintains international headquarters in Sydney, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Berlin, and Oxford.
Company Overview and Technological Focus
Founded in November 2017, Q-CTRL has established itself as a key player within the quantum technology industry, providing AI-powered quantum infrastructure software that is integrated by leading hardware providers. The company’s leadership in quantum sensing for both defense and dual-use applications has received notable recognition, including coverage in The New York Times.
Q-CTRL also developed Black Opal, an award-winning educational program designed to accelerate learning in the field of quantum computing, and maintains international headquarters across multiple global locations including Sydney, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Berlin, and Oxford.
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