IonQ Acquires Skyloom Global Corp to Expand Quantum Networking and Secure Communications

IonQ Acquires Lightsynq

June 3, 2025

Telecommunications

IonQ has completed the acquisition of Boston-based Lightsynq, a startup developing photonic interconnects and quantum memory. The deal adds Lightsynq's IP and engineering capabilities to accelerate IonQ's fault-tolerant quantum computing roadmap and progress toward quantum networking and the quantum internet.

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.

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.

iQSTEL Acquires 51% of Lynk Telecom

May 10, 2024

Telecommunications

iQSTEL Inc. agreed to acquire a 51% membership interest in Lynk Telecom (Lynktel), adding an estimated $20 million in annual revenue and $1 million in annual net income. The transaction strengthens iQSTEL's U.S. presence by integrating Lynk Telecom's wholesale and retail telecom services and is expected to close by July 1, 2024 following due diligence.

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

February 5, 2026

IT Services

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) has completed its all-cash acquisition of Luminar Semiconductor, Inc. (LSI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Luminar Technologies, Inc., for $110 million. The deal creates a more vertically integrated, domestically manufactured photonics and quantum technology platform by combining QCi’s thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) integrated photonics with LSI’s lasers, detectors, packaging, and manufacturing capabilities.

Lumin8 Transportation Technologies Acquires Lightspeed Integrated Communications

February 16, 2023

Infrastructure

Lumin8 Transportation Technologies, a portfolio company of Crest Rock Partners, has acquired Lightspeed Integrated Communications, a Castle Rock, Colorado-based fiber optic infrastructure services provider. The deal expands Lumin8's fiber optic installation, splicing, testing, and maintenance capabilities to support ITS and broadband projects and broadens its service footprint across the U.S.