IonQ Acquires Lightsynq Technologies

IonQ Acquires Skyloom Global to Expand Quantum-Secure Optical Networking

January 28, 2026

Telecommunications

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Skyloom Global, a U.S.-based optical communications infrastructure provider, to accelerate IonQ’s quantum networking and sensing capabilities. The deal adds SDA-qualified optical communications terminals and links expected to improve data throughput and reduce latency for quantum-secure communications across Earth and in orbit.

IonQ Completes Acquisition of Oxford Ionics in $1.075 Billion Deal

September 17, 2025

AI & Machine Learning

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) completed its acquisition of Oxford Ionics, a UK-based trapped-ion quantum computing company, for a transaction value of about $1.075 billion. The deal is designed to strengthen IonQ’s quantum computing roadmap by integrating Oxford Ionics’ ion-trap-on-a-chip and patented technology stack with IonQ’s existing hardware and software.

IonQ Acquires Controlling Stake in ID Quantique

May 6, 2025

Cybersecurity

IonQ has completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in ID Quantique (IDQ), adding IDQ's quantum key distribution (QKD) systems, quantum random number generators (QRNGs) and single-photon detectors to its product portfolio. The deal expands IonQ's quantum networking and secure-communications capabilities, brings nearly 300 granted and pending patents to IonQ's IP estate, and strengthens its position in national and international quantum communications initiatives.

dMY Technology Group III Completes Business Combination with IonQ

September 30, 2021

AI & Machine Learning

dMY Technology Group, Inc. III completed its previously announced business combination with IonQ, Inc., and the combined company began trading on the NYSE under the ticker IONQ on October 1, 2021. The transaction provided IonQ with approximately $636 million in gross proceeds to fund growth and accelerate commercialization of its trapped‑ion quantum computing systems and cloud services.

Quantum Computing Inc. Acquires Luminar Semiconductor, Inc. for $110 Million

February 5, 2026

IT Services

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) completed the all-cash acquisition of Luminar Semiconductor, Inc. (LSI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Luminar Technologies, Inc. (Luminar), in a transaction valued at $110 million. The deal is intended to strengthen QCi’s photonics and quantum technology roadmap by vertically integrating chip-scale quantum hardware capabilities, including lasers, detectors, advanced packaging, and manufacturing.

IonQ Acquires Capella Space

July 15, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

IonQ has completed its acquisition of Capella Space, integrating Capella's synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite capabilities with IonQ's quantum technologies. The deal positions IonQ to develop a space-based quantum key distribution (QKD) network and a quantum-enabled Earth observation platform for government and commercial customers.