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U.S. Startups Raise $1.4 Billion, Google Invests in Quantum

2/18/2025

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In a thrilling week for innovation, U.S. startups secured a staggering $1.4 billion in funding, with Apptronik leading at $350 million, followed by Harvey at $300 million and QuEra Computing at $230 million. Meanwhile, Finland's SemiQon raised €17.5 million for groundbreaking cryogenic electronics, while Google bolsters its future by investing in quantum computing pioneers like QuEra.

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In a thrilling week for innovation, U.S. startups secured a staggering $1.4 billion in funding, with Apptronik leading at $350 million, followed by Harvey at $300 million and QuEra Computing at $230 million. Meanwhile, Finland's SemiQon raised €17.5 million for groundbreaking cryogenic electronics, while Google bolsters its future by investing in quantum computing pioneers like QuEra.