Juniper Networks
Strategic investment plus collaboration through Juniper Beyond Labs pathfinding projects, combining DSKE with Juniper's quantum-safe VPNs (2024).

Builds quantum-safe key distribution for existing networks, centred on its patented Distributed Symmetric Key Establishment (DSKE) protocol and Symmetric-Key Distribution System.

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Builds quantum-safe key distribution for existing networks, centred on its patented Distributed Symmetric Key Establishment (DSKE) protocol and Symmetric-Key Distribution System.
Closed a US$8M Series A led by Primo Capital SGR with Wayra, Cadenza VC, HPE and Bacchus Venture Capital, taking total raised to US$16M (May 2026). qubridge.io
Ran a proof of concept in Japan combining its DSKE technology with Toshiba's quantum key distribution system, completing the planned verification (April 2026). jetro.go.jp
Received a $1M contract to test its Key Management Entity and Black Phone products for the research unit of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (2023). qubridge.io
Appointed QNS Services Co., Ltd. of Tokyo as its exclusive general agent in Japan. jetro.go.jp
Announced rounds only, newest first. Undisclosed amounts are shown as undisclosed.
May 20, 2026
Investors: Primo Capital SGR (lead), Wayra (Telefónica), Cadenza VC, Club degli Investitori, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Bacchus Venture Capital
Aug 28, 2024
Investors: Juniper Networks (Juniper Ventures)
Publicly announced partnerships.
Strategic investment plus collaboration through Juniper Beyond Labs pathfinding projects, combining DSKE with Juniper's quantum-safe VPNs (2024).
Strategic partnership for joint go-to-market, proof-of-value testing and co-innovation on quantum-safe network solutions for enterprise, telecom and critical infrastructure (2026).
International consortium project DSKENet combining Quantum Bridge's DSKE with Toshiba's QKD systems, supported through NRC IRAP (UKRI Quantum project, 2023-25).
Government support actually received. Unpublished amounts are left out.
Business Scale-up and Productivity, FedDev Ontario — repayable contribution
Canadian International Innovation Program, Global Affairs Canada — grant
CanExport Innovation, delivered by National Research Council Canada — grant
CanExport SMEs, delivered by National Research Council Canada — grant
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program (Collaborative R&D Initiatives), National Research Council Canada — contribution
Canadian International Innovation Program, Global Affairs Canada — grant
Industrial Research Assistance Program, National Research Council Canada (Contributions to Firms) — contribution
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program (Collaborative R&D Initiatives), National Research Council Canada — contribution
Industrial Research Assistance Program, National Research Council Canada (Contributions to Firms, UKRI DSKENet project) — contribution
CanExport Innovation, delivered by National Research Council Canada — grant
Testing contract with the research unit of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada — procurement contract
CanExport Innovation, delivered by National Research Council Canada — grant
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program (Collaborative R&D Initiatives), National Research Council Canada — contribution
Quantum Bridge closed a US$8M Series A led by Primo Capital to scale its quantum-safe networking products.
Sourced from the company's own pages or announcements.
Mattia Montagna
CEO & Co-Founder
Hoi-Kwong Lo
Co-Founder
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