Atom Computing
First company to build a >1K-qubit quantum computer (1180 atoms). Microsoft-Atom collaboration on logical qubits.
- Location
- Boulder, United States
- Raised
- $95M+
- Stage
- Series B
- Founded
- 2018
- Category
- Other
- Funding
- VC-backed
- Team
- 51-200
Funding figures as of Jul 2025 · not independently verified
Founders of Atom Computing
- Ben Bloom
- Jonathan King
Investors backing Atom Computing
- Innovation Endeavors
- Third Point Ventures
- Prime Movers Lab
Frequently asked questions
What does Atom Computing do?
First company to build a >1K-qubit quantum computer (1180 atoms). Microsoft-Atom collaboration on logical qubits.
Where is Atom Computing based?
Atom Computing is based in Boulder, United States.
When was Atom Computing founded?
Atom Computing was founded in 2018.
How much has Atom Computing raised?
Atom Computing has raised $95M+ in their Series B round as of Jul 2025.
Who founded Atom Computing?
Atom Computing was founded by Ben Bloom, Jonathan King.
Who has invested in Atom Computing?
Atom Computing is backed by Innovation Endeavors, Third Point Ventures, Prime Movers Lab.
How Atom Computing would pitch themselves
● Editorial01Target customer
Government labs (DOE, NSF) and enterprise R&D buyers running quantum simulations for chemistry and optimization.
02Problem they solve
Most quantum approaches (superconducting, trapped-ion) hit scaling walls at thousands of qubits. Neutral atoms can theoretically scale to millions in a tabletop footprint.
03Key differentiator
First public >1000-qubit machine. Atoms held in optical lattices don't decohere over hours (vs. microseconds for competitors). Microsoft co-developed first logical qubits with 14 atoms.
04Go-to-market strategy
Government + research lab contracts fund development. Microsoft partnership = built-in distribution via Azure Quantum. Per-job compute pricing once commercial.