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Sitehop Secures £7.5M for Quantum Cybersecurity Solutions

10/10/2025

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Sheffield-based startup Sitehop has raised £7.5 million, bringing its total funding to £13.5 million, to develop encryption solutions against quantum cyberattacks.
The investment, led by Northern Gritstone, will enhance Sitehop's SAFEseries™ system, which encrypts data in hardware, reducing latency and energy costs.
The Information Commissioner’s Office warns firms to prepare for quantum-proof encryption by 2035, underscoring the urgency of Sitehop's mission.
Sitehop has trialed its technology at BT’s advanced testing facility and operates with a tier-one carrier across five countries.
Co-founder Melissa Chambers highlights the necessity for future-proof encryption in the evolving cybersecurity landscape.

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Sheffield-based startup Sitehop has raised £7.5 million, bringing its total funding to £13.5 million, to develop encryption solutions against quantum cyberattacks.
The investment, led by Northern Gritstone, will enhance Sitehop's SAFEseries™ system, which encrypts data in hardware, reducing latency and energy costs.
The Information Commissioner’s Office warns firms to prepare for quantum-proof encryption by 2035, underscoring the urgency of Sitehop's mission.
Sitehop has trialed its technology at BT’s advanced testing facility and operates with a tier-one carrier across five countries.
Co-founder Melissa Chambers highlights the necessity for future-proof encryption in the evolving cybersecurity landscape.