IQM Quantum Computers to Go Public via Merger with Real Asset Acquisition Corp

D-Wave Systems to Go Public via Merger With DPCM Capital (SPAC) to Form D-Wave Quantum Inc

February 8, 2022

AI & Machine Learning

D-Wave Systems Inc. entered into a definitive agreement with DPCM Capital, Inc. to go public through a business combination with the SPAC. At closing, a newly formed parent company, D-Wave Quantum Inc., is expected to trade on the NYSE under the ticker “QBTS.” The combined company plans to use proceeds to accelerate in-production quantum applications and expand its commercial quantum computing platform.

AI/ML Innovations Inc. Acquires Quantum Sciences Ltd

December 10, 2024

AI & Machine Learning

AI/ML Innovations Inc. entered into a binding share purchase agreement to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Quantum Sciences Ltd for a purchase price of $690,000 to be paid by the issuance of 10,000,000 common shares. The acquisition (SPA dated December 9, 2024) brings digital health AI/ML and quantum‑inspired capability into AI/ML Innovations' portfolio and remains subject to customary closing conditions and CSE approval.

Centricus Acquisition Corp. Completes Business Combination with Arqit Quantum Inc.

September 3, 2021

Cybersecurity

Arqit Quantum Inc. completed its business combination with special purpose acquisition company Centricus Acquisition Corp., closing on September 3, 2021 and beginning Nasdaq trading on September 7, 2021 under the ticker ARQQ. The transaction provides Arqit with public listing and capital to accelerate commercialization of its QuantumCloud quantum-safe encryption platform; David Williams will continue as CEO.

Bain Capital Acquires 80% Stake in AQ Compute

October 30, 2024

Infrastructure

Bain Capital has acquired an 80% majority stake in sustainability-focused data center developer AQ Compute from Germany-based Aquila Group, forming a partnership to accelerate the buildout of green data centers across Europe. The investment targets multi-billion euro development volumes to expand AQ Compute’s modular, AI-ready colocation capabilities for hyperscale, cloud and AI customers.

Spectral Capital Acquires Quantomo OÜ to Bolster Quantum Search Capabilities

September 10, 2024

AI & Machine Learning

Spectral Capital Corporation (FCCN) has acquired Quantomo OÜ, a developer of quantum tomography and quantum-enhanced search algorithms, to accelerate its Quantum Bridge initiative and decentralized QaaS offerings. The deal (reported at approximately $7.9 million) brings Quantomo's quantum search technology into Spectral's stack to expand capabilities across search, healthcare, finance and energy verticals.

QIA Takes Minority Stake in Advanced Integration Technology (AIT)

February 22, 2022

Industrial Services

Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) agreed to acquire a minority interest in Advanced Integration Technology (AIT) through a combination of primary capital and partial share purchases from AIT’s founding management and Onex Partners IV. The transaction creates joint minority ownership between QIA, AIT’s management and Onex and is intended to support AIT’s post-pandemic growth and innovation in aerospace, defense and space launch automation, including urban air mobility.