# HQS Quantum Simulations: Information technology & services, Karlsruhe, Germany

> HQS Quantum Simulations: HQS Quantum Simulations is a German startup founded in 2017, originating from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/hqs-quantum-simulations (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# HQS Quantum Simulations

HQS Quantum Simulations is a German startup founded in 2017, originating from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.

Funding reported Last round: Seed

Information technology & services Karlsruhe, Germany

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2017 9 years old
- **Team:** 41 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** 14.3M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Seed Jan 2022

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for HQS Quantum Simulations has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About HQS Quantum Simulations

HQS Quantum Simulations is a German startup founded in 2017, originating from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.

The company specializes in developing software for simulating quantum systems and predicting molecular properties, primarily serving the life sciences, chemistry, and pharmaceuticals sectors. HQS aims to bridge the gap between theoretical quantum research and practical industrial applications, focusing on optimized quantum computing solutions. HQS offers a range of bespoke simulation software and cloud-based tools. Their key products include the Quantum Assisted Design Cloud (QAD), a platform for simulating molecules on quantum computers; HQStage, a modular toolkit for quantum system simulation; and the open-source library qoqo. They also provide proprietary solutions like the Active Space Finder and custom quantum algorithms and compilers. The software is designed to work on conventional computers while being adaptable for future quantum integration. The company collaborates with notable clients such as BASF, Bosch, and Merck, targeting industries involved in performance materials, specialty chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. HQS is committed to helping its customers leverage quantum computing opportunities while managing associated risks.

## What company datasets say HQS Quantum Simulations raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **14.3M** in the source's currency

Rounds **3**

Last round **Seed**

Last round size **1.1M**

Last round date **Jan 2022**

Investors listed **7**

## Founders and team

From HQS Quantum Simulations's own website: 4 founders.

**Dr. Michael Marthaler** CEO, Co–Founder

**Dr. Iris Schwenk** COO, Co–Founder

**Dr. Sebastian Zanker** CTO, Co–Founder

**Dr. Jan Reiner** CSO, Co–Founder

## On a portfolio page

Investors who name them

- [Lorey Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/lorey-ventures)

Each firm lists HQS Quantum Simulations on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

health care quantum simulation toolkit molecular modeling quantum materials enterprises quantum benchmarking nisq era quantum chemistry simulations quantum error correction education information technology & services cloud computing enterprise software simulation quantum noise modeling quantum hardware

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- **Sector:** Information technology & services
- **Industry code:** NAICS 54171, 51321, SIC 7375, 7372
- **Region:** Baden-Wuerttemberg
- **Revenue:** 1.3M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/hqs-quantum-simulations)

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