
Q.ANT is a photonic technology scale-up, originating from TRUMPF's R&D labs, specializing in Native Computing and Native Sensing. They leverage light-based technologies to advance AI and…

Q.ANT is a photonic technology scale-up, originating from TRUMPF's R&D labs, specializing in Native Computing and Native Sensing. They leverage light-based technologies to advance AI and…
What they do: Develop commercial photonic processors and Native Processing Units (light‑based AI/HPC computing) and Native Sensing products
Founded: 2018
Headquarters: Stuttgart, Germany (with a U.S. presence in Austin, Texas)
Recent funding: Series A announced July 2025 (€62M; later reporting indicates an extended total ~$80M)
Founder / CEO: Michael Förtsch
Improve energy efficiency and performance of AI and HPC workloads; enable advanced sensing applications using photonics.
2018
Data and Analytics
€62,000,000
Press reported initial Series A of €62M announced July 17, 2025; later reporting indicates a second close/extension bringing total to approximately $80M.
“Cherry Ventures; UVC Partners; imec.xpand; participation from L‑Bank, Verve Ventures, Grazia Equity, EXF Alpha / Venionaire, LEA Partners, Onsight Ventures, TRUMPF, Duquesne Family Office”
Your mission
The future of AI computing is light, not electrons. Q.ANT is building photonic processing systems that compute with light – delivering a scalable, energy-efficient alternative to transistor-based architectures for next-generation AI and HPC applications.
As Chief of Staff (m/f/d) , you are the strategic force multiplier who ensures the CEO’s impact is maximized across all domains. You will sit at the intersection of breakthrough science, global investment, and high-level politics,. This role is about providing maximum executive leverage by taking ownership of investor relations workflows and strategic communications. Your ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes will ensure that Q.ANT’s technological leadership is translated into market power and sustainable investor confidence.
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