QuEra Computing

[PRIVATE]

HQ: Boston, Massachusetts · Est. 2018 · 1 model registered

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies QuEra Computing: 1 model. 2 sources back the record.

Ownership

PRIVATE

Capital / Funding

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Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

QuEra Computing builds neutral-atom quantum computers based on reconfigurable arrays of Rubidium atoms, spun off from Harvard and MIT research in 2018. Its 256-qubit Aquila processor became the first publicly accessible neutral-atom quantum computer on Amazon Braket in 2022. The company is developing Libra, a fault-tolerant quantum computer targeting 2028, in expanded strategic collaboration with AWS.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 69.8%

Funding runway warrants monitoring: last known round 20 months ago.

Key Facts

CEOAlex Keesling (transitioned to focus on production, 2025)
FoundersMikhail Lukin, Vladan Vuletić, Markus Greiner, Dirk Englund, Nathan Gemelke, John Pena
Total funding$230M+ (2025)
TechnologyNeutral-atom quantum computing
InvestorsGoogle, Rakuten
UK hubHarwell Science and Innovation Campus (June 2025)
FlagshipAquila (256 qubits on AWS Braket)

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for QuEra Computing.

Leadership & Founders

1 entry

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Andy Orysecondary-verified

Interim CEO

Key Former Leadership (4 Tracked)

Mikhail LukinChief Scientist, Co-founder & Chief Scientist
Vladan VuletićCo-founder & CTO, Chief Technology Officer
Markus GreinerCo-founder
Nate GemelkeCo-founder & Chief Technology Strategist

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

1 entry
Total Tracked1
Operating1
Announced0
Concluded0

Recent Verified Partnerships

  • QuEra x AWS Amazon BraketNov 1, 2022

    MOST RECENT · QuEra x AWS Amazon Braket · 2022-11-01 · with AWS · OPERATING

FAQ

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What is QuEra Computing?

QuEra Computing builds neutral-atom quantum computers based on reconfigurable arrays of Rubidium atoms, spun off from Harvard and MIT research in 2018. Its 256-qubit Aquila processor became the first publicly accessible neutral-atom quantum computer on Amazon Braket in 2022. The company is developing Libra, a fault-tolerant quantum computer targeting 2028, in expanded strategic collaboration with AWS.

What does QuEra Computing make?

QuEra Computing has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Aquila (QuEra Computing builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).

Is QuEra Computing publicly traded?

No. QuEra Computing is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.

Who is the CEO of QuEra Computing?

Andy Ory is the ceo of QuEra Computing, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in QuEra Computing?

QuEra Computing is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today.

Where is QuEra Computing headquartered?

QuEra Computing is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Who owns QuEra Computing?

QuEra Computing is privately held; ownership sits with its founders and private investors.

Where does QuEra Computing operate robots?

QuEra Computing is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.

Is QuEra Computing a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, QuEra Computing ranks in roughly the top 31% of companies tracked by the registry.

When was QuEra Computing founded?

QuEra Computing was founded in 2018.

Is QuEra Computing safe?

QuEra Computing has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.