Investor · 2 deals
runs the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI)
Every published round Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
| Company | Stage | Announced | Amount | Role | Alongside | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Quantum Computing | Accelerator | 2025 | - | Lead | SmartCompany | |
| Diraq | Accelerator | 2025 | - | Lead | Forbes Australia |
Companies Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diraq | Quantum computing company building spin qubit chips on silicon | 2025, Accelerator | 1 | 1 |
| Silicon Quantum Computing | startup founded by Michelle Simmons | 2025, Accelerator | 1 | 1 |
Fund closes reported for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) did.
| Name | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Dr John Franklin | Physicist (former) | @AuManufacturing |
Stories naming Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Australia's National Reconstruction Fund has put $20 million into quantum chip maker Silicon Quantum Computing via a SAFE note, weeks after backing Diraq; a larger raise remains unannounced.
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