Nvidia (NVDA) is ramping up its presence in quantum computing, making waves with three startup investments in a single week. The chipmaker’s venture capital arm participated in PsiQuantum’s newly announced $1 billion funding round, which also included heavyweights like BlackRock, Temasek, and Baillie Gifford. The Australia-based startup now boasts a $7 billion valuation and plans to build data centers in Chicago and Brisbane.
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This marks Nvidia’s third quantum computing investment in just seven days. On Tuesday, Boston-based QuEra Computing revealed Nvidia’s participation in a funding round that also attracted Google (GOOGL) earlier this year. Just last week, Honeywell’s (HON) Quantinuum secured $600 million in a funding round with Nvidia again on the investor roster.
Quantum + Classical: A New Computing Paradigm
Quantum computing, which operates using subatomic phenomena and ultra-cold superconductors, promises to solve problems well beyond the scope of classical computing — such as simulating molecular reactions. PsiQuantum’s photon-based systems are targeting commercial readiness by 2027.
Nvidia envisions quantum machines working alongside traditional supercomputers powered by its advanced chips. It has partnered with Quantum Machines and other players to create software frameworks capable of bridging both technologies.
Despite the strategic moves, Nvidia has yet to comment on its recent funding spree. This pivot comes months after CEO Jensen Huang initially dismissed the tech’s near-term utility at CES 2025. By March’s GTC conference, Huang had struck a more optimistic tone, hinting at quantum’s evolving importance in Nvidia’s long-term roadmap.
Quantum Stocks: Volatility Meets Investment Momentum
Quantum computing stocks have seen turbulent trading in 2025. IonQ (IONQ), D-Wave Quantum (QBTS), Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT), and Rigetti Computing (RGTI) have all faced swings amid skepticism over commercialization timelines.
Still, institutional interest remains strong. On Wednesday, Google announced its selection by DARPA for the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative, a project aimed at defining standards for scalable quantum computing.
IonQ is set to host an analyst day this Friday, signaling further developments in a sector still very much in flux.
Final Take: Nvidia’s Quiet Revolution in Quantum
Nvidia’s back-to-back quantum computing investments signal a long-term bet on a technology still in its early innings. While markets remain skeptical of near-term gains, Nvidia is clearly positioning itself to lead the convergence of quantum and classical computing.
This surge in quantum activity reflects broader themes in disruptive technology investing. For more on private market momentum, see our recent coverage of the Klarna IPO outlook.
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