Fuel your quantum innovation with expert guidance, investor connections, and fundraising strategy coaching.
ACET Quantum has cultivated partnerships with leading financial institutions and venture capital firms specializing in quantum technology investments.
These strategic relationships enable us to offer unparalleled opportunities for quantum startups to connect with investors who understand and value quantum innovation. One of these key partners is Quantacet.
Quantacet is a venture fund dedicated to investing in early-stage quantum technology companies. They specialize in supporting pre-seed and seed stage startups that are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in quantum innovation.
We evaluate your quantum technology, market potential, and fundraising needs
Our experts collaborate with you to create a tailored fundraising plan
Build a dataroom, a compelling pitch deck and refine your storytelling approach
We connect you with aligned investors from our extensive network, including Quantacet
Receive assistance in preparing grant applications and funding proposals
Continue to receive guidance as you engage with investors and secure funding
Valuing a quantum startup in a priced round depends on several key factors:
Investors will assess these elements, often using valuation models like DCF or market comparables, to determine a fair valuation. Your ACET Quantum coach can help align expectations and achieve your goals.
When your beachhead market is uncertain, it’s crucial to identify and focus on the market you believe has the highest potential. Here’s how to communicate this to investors:
By confidently pitching a specific, research-backed market, and demonstrating engagement with industry players, you increase your credibility with investors, even if the market is not yet fully certain.
When creating financial projections for a quantum technology startup without current revenues, you rely heavily on assumptions. Here’s how to approach it:
These projections are built on assumptions that should be clearly communicated to VCs, emphasizing the reasoning behind each one.
Priced Round: In a priced round, the company’s valuation is determined upfront, and investors purchase equity at a set price per share. This establishes the ownership percentage and the value of each share at the time of the investment. Priced rounds typically involve more complex negotiations and legal work.
Unpriced Round: In an unpriced round, the company’s valuation is not set at the time of investment. Instead, investors use financial instruments like convertible notes or KISS agreements. These convert into equity at a future financing event, usually at a discount or with a valuation cap. Unpriced rounds are simpler and faster but defer valuation decisions.
Technical Feasibility Risk: Quantum technology is in its early stages, with significant technical challenges such as error correction, scalability, and qubit stability. Development timelines are often long and uncertain, with the possibility of delays or setbacks that could impact commercial viability.
Market Adoption Risk: Even if the technology matures, market adoption is not guaranteed. The quantum technology market is still developing, and there is uncertainty about how quickly industries will adopt these solutions. Additionally, competition from other startups or larger companies may affect the startup’s ability to capture market share or commercialize its innovations successfully