QuiX Quantum
QuiX Quantum builds photonic quantum computers using photons as qubits and photonic chips for scalable, room-temperature architectures. The Netherlands-based company has raised $42M and employs 74 people across three European locations.
The growth story
QuiX Quantum grew from 12 to 74 employees between 2022 and 2026, raising $42M along the way, most recently a Series A in July 2025.
About
QuiX Quantum develops quantum computing systems that use photons as qubits, enabling scalable and room-temperature operations. Its technology integrates photonics, quantum optics, and software, targeting research, industry, and government partners to advance Europe's quantum computing capabilities.
The company, founded in 2019, has raised $42M in funding, including a Series A round in 2025. With teams in Enschede, Stuttgart, and Ulm, it collaborates with leading partners to strengthen Europe's position in quantum computing.
Founders and leadership
Engineering is the largest function at QuiX Quantum, with 16 employees. The company operates across three locations in Enschede, Stuttgart, and Ulm, focusing on integrated photonics and quantum optics.
The QuiX Quantum org chart
Dr.-Ing. Stefan Hengesbach (CEO) leads 20 mapped leaders with 7 direct reports. Click +N to expand a team; names link to the person’s public profile.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Engineering 22 (+29% YoY), Research 13 (+63% YoY), Business Development 12 (+20% YoY), Operations 8 (+33% YoY), Administrative 3 (+50% YoY), Information Technology 3 (+200% YoY).
Talent flow
QuiX Quantum recruits heavily from the University of Twente, with 4 hires, and TRUMPF, with 3 hires. Alumni have moved to diverse roles, including positions at Leiden University, QUBIG, and ANWB.
Most common previous employers of QuiX Quantum staff: University of Twente (4), TRUMPF (3), McKinsey & Company (2), QuTech (2), Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (2), Quantum Brilliance (2). Former QuiX Quantum employees most often moved to Leiden University (1), QUBIG (1), ANWB (1), Epiphany Design (1), HighTechXL (1), lowRISC CIC (1).
Web traffic
Traffic mix: 0% direct, 0% search, 0% social, 0% paid.
What this company is made of
Most common skills at QuiX Quantum: Python (Programming Language) (29), MATLAB (27), Project Management (23), Research Skills (20), Microsoft Office (18), English (17), Quantum Computing (15), Data Analysis (15).
Where the team actually sits
QuiX Quantum people are concentrated in Overijssel, Netherlands (11), Netherlands (9), Baden-Württemberg, Germany (7), Germany (5). 3 offices on record.
Search footprint
QuiX Quantum attracts about 1,273 organic search visits a month, traffic worth roughly $0K a month if bought through ads. It gained 13 ranking keywords and lost 30 in the last period.
Frequently asked
QuiX Quantum has 74 employees as of September 2026.
QuiX Quantum has raised $42M in total, most recently a Series A round in July 2025.
Dr.-Ing. Stefan Hengesbach (CEO) sits at the top of QuiX Quantum's reporting structure, with 7 direct reports.
The most common previous employers of current QuiX Quantum staff are University of Twente (4 people), TRUMPF (3 people), McKinsey & Company (2 people).
Former QuiX Quantum employees most often move to Leiden University (1), QUBIG (1), ANWB (1).
QuiX Quantum attracts about 1,273 organic search visits a month, worth roughly $0K a month in equivalent ad spend.
The most common skills among QuiX Quantum staff are Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Project Management, Research Skills, Microsoft Office.
QuiX Quantum staff are concentrated in Overijssel, Netherlands (11), Netherlands (9), Baden-Württemberg, Germany (7).
QuiX Quantum has about 22 people in Engineering, up 29% over the past year, as of September 2026.
QuiX Quantum has about 13 people in Research, up 63% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 53 current and 21 former QuiX Quantum profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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