Delft-based startup Groove Quantum has raised €16 million in combined funding while introducing an 18-qubit semiconductor processor—marking a major step forward in scalable quantum hardware.
The funding includes €10 million in equity co-led by Innovation Industries and 55 North, with additional backing from Verve Ventures and the European Innovation Council Fund. A further €6 million comes from grants through the EIC Accelerator and the EU Chips Act.
Advancing Semiconductor-Based Quantum Systems
Founded in 2024 as a spin-out from QuTech, Groove Quantum is focused on developing scalable quantum processors using germanium-based spin qubits.
The company is led by Anne-Marije Zwerver and Nico Hendrickx, with ongoing scientific support from leading researchers including Menno Veldhorst, Giordano Scappucci, and Lieven Vandersypen.
Its architecture is designed to overcome one of quantum computing’s biggest hurdles: scaling systems to large numbers of stable, interconnected qubits.
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A Milestone: 18-Qubit Processor
Groove Quantum’s newly announced 18-qubit processor is one of the largest semiconductor spin-qubit systems built to date.
The company uses germanium as a core material, enabling qubits to be densely packed and precisely controlled at nanoscale levels. Its design relies on repeatable unit cells that can operate in parallel—laying the groundwork for larger, modular systems.
Importantly, the approach is compatible with standard CMOS manufacturing, allowing Groove to leverage existing semiconductor infrastructure rather than relying on specialised fabrication.
Toward Industrial-Scale Quantum Hardware
With the new funding, Groove Quantum plans to scale its architecture toward 100 qubits and beyond, using a modular design intended to support long-term exponential growth.
The company will also expand its team and begin working with semiconductor foundries to move toward industrial-scale production.
“Quantum computing will only reach real-world impact if it can be manufactured at scale,” said Zwerver. “Our latest results show that spin qubits are not just theoretical—they are ready for rapid scaling.”
Competing In A Fast-Moving Market
Groove Quantum is entering a highly competitive space, where different quantum technologies are racing to solve challenges around stability, scalability, and manufacturability.
By aligning its technology with the global semiconductor ecosystem, the company aims to position itself as a scalable, production-ready approach to quantum computing.
About Groove Quantum
Groove Quantum is a Delft-based quantum computing startup developing semiconductor spin-qubit processors. Built on germanium-based architectures and compatible with existing chip manufacturing processes, its technology is designed to enable scalable quantum systems for future industrial applications.
