Multiverse Computing is a San Sebastián, Spain-based company building quantum and quantum-inspired software for AI efficiency and optimization. Its flagship product, CompactifAI, uses tensor network methods from quantum physics to compress large language models by up to 95% with minimal accuracy loss, serving finance, energy, manufacturing, and healthcare clients. Founded in 2019, it has raised over $250M total, including a $215M Series B in June 2025 at a valuation of over $500M.
SectorsAI & Data, Deeptech & Hardware, Enterprise Software
Start-up MapAI & Data › AI data infrastructure
Founders
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Alfonso Rubio-Manzanares
Co-founder & Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
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Enrique Lizaso Olmos
Founder & CEO
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Román Orús
Co-founder & Chief Scientific Officer (CSO)
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Samuel Mugel
Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Global models 5
SSandboxAQ
United States · www.sandboxaq.com ↗
Enterprise quantum-and-AI software spinout (from Alphabet) selling AI/cryptography solutions to reduce compute cost and risk, directly comparable to Multiverse's quantum-inspired enterprise software model.
$950MComparable
QQuantum Machines
Israel · www.quantum-machines.co ↗
Quantum computing software/control platform provider serving enterprise and research customers, similar quantum-software-as-a-service model.
$280MComparable
CClassiq
Israel · www.classiq.io ↗
Quantum algorithm design software platform for enterprises, a close comparable in the quantum software tooling space.
$204MComparable
TTerra Quantum
Switzerland · terraquantum.swiss ↗
Quantum and quantum-inspired algorithms for optimization and AI across finance, energy, and industry, near-identical business model to Multiverse.
$85.9MComparable
QQC Ware
United States · qcware.com ↗
Quantum computing software company delivering optimization and AI algorithms to enterprise clients, matching Multiverse's applied quantum software approach.
$60MComparable
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GGP Bullhound
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FForgepoint Capital
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CColumbus Venture Partners
columbusvp.com
JJME Ventures
www.jme.vc
CClave Capital
clavemayor.com
SSPRI
www.spri.eus
EEaso Ventures
easoventures.com
EEIC Fund
eic.ec.europa.eu
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SETT
sett.com
BBanco Santander
www.santander.com
CCDP Venture Capital
cdpventurecapital.it
IInveready
www.inveready.com
KKutxa Fundazioa
www.kutxafundazioa.eus
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Santander Alternative Investments
www.santanderalternatives.com
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BNPP Solar Impulse Venture Fund
QQuantonation Ventures
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Penja Strategy
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BNP Paribas Solar Impulse Venture Fund
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Ezten Fondo de Capital Riesgo
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Hazten Scale-Up Fund (Basque Government)
HHP Inc.
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HP Tech Ventures
IIKERLAN
IIndi Partners
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LKS
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NAventures
OOrange Ventures
QQatar Development Bank
RRedstone QAI Quantum Fund
SScania Invest
TTikehau Capital
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Toshiba
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Zouk Capital
Funding rounds 5
·2 not counted| Date | Round | Amount | Lead |
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| 2026-07-27 | Series C | up to €500M |
Forgepoint Capital International, Bullhound Capital, BNPP Solar Impulse Venture Fund
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| 2025-06-12 | Series B | approximately $170M |
Bullhound Capital
+8 more
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| 2024-03-05 | Series A | €25M |
Columbus Venture Partners
+4 more
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| 2021-10-20 | Seed | €10M |
JME Ventures
+9 more
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| 2020-11-16 | Seed | €1.5M |
Lead not disclosed
+5 more
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