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Nvidia Eyes Major Stake in PsiQuantum as Quantum Investments Surge

The tech giant is reportedly in advanced talks to invest in the startup, which is raising $750 million to build quantum systems in the U.S. and Australia.

A person walks pass a Nvidia logo at Computex in Taipei, Taiwan June 5, 2024. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
A NVIDIA logo is shown at SIGGRAPH 2017 in Los Angeles, California, U.S. July 31, 2017.  REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
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Overview

  • Nvidia is reportedly negotiating a significant equity investment in PsiQuantum, a quantum computing startup valued at $6 billion.
  • PsiQuantum is raising at least $750 million from investors, including BlackRock, to fund quantum system installations in Chicago and Brisbane.
  • This potential investment marks a strategic shift for Nvidia, whose CEO previously downplayed near-term quantum prospects earlier this year.
  • PsiQuantum's approach leverages conventional semiconductor manufacturing techniques, differentiating it from competitors using exotic materials.
  • Neither Nvidia nor PsiQuantum has commented on the reported talks, which highlight growing confidence in quantum computing's transformative potential.