Funding · AI & Deep Tech
QNu Labs raises ₹200 crore for quantum security
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- Date
- Company
- QNu Labs
- What it does
- Quantum-safe cybersecurity and communication solutions
- Kind
- Funding
- Amount
- ₹200 Cr
- Stage
- Series A1
- Based in
- Bengaluru
- Founded
- 2016
- Sector
- AI & Deep Tech
What they do
QNu Labs develops quantum-safe cybersecurity products including key distribution, random number generation, and post-quantum cryptography for critical…
What happened
The company secured ₹200 crore in a Series A1 round led by the National Quantum Mission and Speciale Invest to accelerate global expansion
Why it matters
This funding supports India's quantum resilience goals, as the company scales its technology to protect against future quantum computing decryption threats
The details
- QNu Labs raised ₹200 crore in a Series A1 funding round announced on September 9, 2026.
- The round was led by the National Quantum Mission and Speciale Invest.
- Participating investors included Sony Innovation Fund, Gaja Capital, and Artha Ventures.
- The company plans to use the capital to accelerate R&D and scale its go-to-market strategy globally.
- Funds will also support the expansion of its technology stack into quantum sensing and AI.
- The investment contributes to the IQSN (India's Quantum Secure and Sensing Networks) project.
The bigger picture
- The company aims to address the Harvest Now, Decrypt Later threat where encrypted data is stored today for future decryption by quantum computers.
- QNu Labs technology was used to demonstrate an indigenous 1,000-km quantum communication network in April 2026.
- The National Quantum Mission aims to achieve quantum resilience for critical information infrastructure by 2029.
About the business
- QNu Labs provides quantum-safe cybersecurity products including QKD (Quantum Key Distribution) and PQC (Post-Quantum Cryptography).
- Its products are deployed across government, critical infrastructure, and BFSI (banking, financial services, and insurance) sectors.
- The company operates with a team of approximately 160 engineers, physicists, and mathematicians.
- Key products listed on the GeM (Government e-Marketplace) portal include Armos and Tropos.
- The company reported revenue of ₹40.5 crore for FY2025, representing a 64% year-on-year growth.
What happens next
- Scale sales and go-to-market operations in India and international markets.
- Deepen technology leadership in quantum-safe infrastructure.
The deal
- Type
- funding
Investors
- National Quantum Mission (lead) — A government initiative to advance quantum technology in India.
- Speciale Invest (lead) — A venture capital firm focused on deep-tech investments.
Founders
- Srinivasa Rao Aluri, Co-founder
- Sunil Gupta, Co-founder
About QNu Labs
- Product
- Quantum-safe infrastructure and platform solutions, including cryptography discovery and assessment tools.
- Customers
- Enterprises and public-sector clients needing quantum-safe security.
- How it makes money
- Sells cybersecurity infrastructure and platform solutions to enterprise and government buyers.
- What sets it apart
- Focuses on quantum-safe security and sovereign technology capabilities.
- Operations
- Builds and scales R&D, sales, and go-to-market operations in India and global markets.
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