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  • What is LightSpeed?
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What is LightSpeed?

This program is a stage agnostic, personalized support program built for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs in the quantum realm that we consider to be best of class according to market (market driven acceleration). 

Our Focus:

This program is specially designed to address the hardest question for any startup founder: are you ready to scale and if so, where do you start with discovery around investment related parties that can help secure your vision? 

Who is it for?

LightSpeed is for everyone, but it is specifically geared toward discovery and investment. Ranging from pre incorporation to series B and everything in between, LightSpeed is for the top of class at any stage quantum technology startup.

The program recognizes that market conditions can change at any given time and hopes to bring the balance between science and entrepreneurship and to provide all participants with the best possible starting point.

LightSpeed aims to support promising start ups or aspiring founders) in:

  • Discovering and addressing the best possible investors
  • Balancing round dynamics
  • Retaining your founding team vision
  • Tackling the issues around market valuation in an emerging technology environment with many uncertainties. 
  • Giving instant global access via our growing network of supporters
  • To name a few! 
“The magic happens when you mix excellent people with different backgrounds: excellent researchers with entrepreneurial spirits like Simon, deeptech investors with a nose for quantum and of course Ton van ‘t Noordende, our world class connector who is leading this program. Stay tuned for more!”

Freeke Heijman

Director Quantum Delta NL

How does it work?

There is no central starting point. We are redefining an otherwise linear acceleration process, and are offering additionality in regards to anything related to fundraising, rapid scenario planning, cap table assessment, investor discovery and outreach, alongside the existing regional support agencies and institutes.

Our Goal:

To get to you prepared in the shortest possible time, with the best possible outcome in mind: a sustainable, future-proof organization which allows for the realization of your startup’s vision and ideas.

The Lightspeed program positively disregards what stage or TRL level your company is in. We bend the curve of the traditional model and create substantial upward momentum in your company development, specifically aimed towards the best possible outcome – with a focus on fundraising.

The LightSpeed approach:

  • Top notch, personalized program
  • Curated, personalized, support
  • No upfront qualification
  • Market driven program
  • No strings attached (but full commitment required)
  • Rolling admission: we start when you’re ready

Lightspeed & numbers

VC CAPITAL

Tapped into with Lightspeed

€ 13 B

VC FUNDS

Identified with investment(s) in quantum technology startups

356

LIGHTSPEED

Investor engagements in the last 6 months

188

QUANTUM STARTUPS

Discovered globally

202
Success stories
LightSpeed alumni

The LightSpeed-team has led the effort and guided Delft-based quantum startups QphoX and QuantWare to successfully raise 2 million and 1,15 million euros in funding respectively, right out of stealth!



2.000.000

1.150.000

LightSpeed is our ultimate attempt to create the optimal conditions for quantum technology startups to sustainably grow. We tackle some of the hardest problems they are facing by providing market-driven acceleration, regardless of the stage the company is in, and by giving them access to our growing network of toptier investors.

How to apply?

We welcome the following applicants:

  • You have an existing startup in the field of quantum technology and you’re ready to scale up
  • You are in the process of setting up a company in quantum technology and you have questions regarding fundraising, scenarioplanning, investor discovery and market potential
  • You have a venture which has a (prospect) of having a Dutch limited company
Join us! Click here.
“LightSpeed is our ultimate attempt to create the optimal conditions for quantum technology startups to sustainably grow.”

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Ton van ‘t Noordende

Investor in Residence
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Quantum Delta NL launches two million euro micro fund for quantum startups

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By QDNL 15 July 2021
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Quantum Delta NL lanceert microfonds van 2.000.000 euro voor quantum startups

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By Rutger Huizenga 15 July 2021
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“We hope that within a few years, our processor will become the standard in the field”

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By Rutger Huizenga 15 July 2021
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