Booz Allen Invests in Quantum Hardware Innovator SEEQC

Booz Allen Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Booz Allen Hamilton, has announced an investment in SEEQC, a quantum computing company focused on developing scalable quantum hardware.

SEEQC, which stands for Scalable Energy Efficient Quantum Computing (pronounced “seek”), integrates control and readout electronics with quantum chips (qubits) to create full-stack quantum processors. These processors consolidate all components necessary for operating a quantum system into a single architecture, eliminating the need for separate, disconnected parts. The control and readout electronics facilitate communication between qubits and the classical hardware used to manage and interpret them.

SEEQC’s work addresses significant challenges in quantum hardware, including latency, energy consumption, accuracy, and cost—issues that have historically limited scalability. The company, led by CEO John Levy, is headquartered in Elmsford, New York, about 20 miles west of Stamford, Connecticut.

“Joining forces with Booz Allen presents an incredible opportunity for SEEQC to collaborate with experts who have spent years supporting the U.S. government and building the quantum capabilities needed to solve the nation’s toughest problems,” said Mr. Levy. “Together, we’re advancing scalable quantum computing to tackle challenges that traditional computing can no longer solve.”

According to Booz Allen, this investment will enable the firm to integrate quantum technology into its service offerings for government clients, bolstering U.S. competitiveness in the rapidly evolving quantum technology sector.

“For more than a decade, Booz Allen has led in Quantum Information Science & Technology (QIST), working with clients to integrate quantum-enabled technologies and ensure preparedness for the future,” said Matt Calderone, CFO of Booz Allen Hamilton. “This is our thirteenth ventures investment, and we remain laser-focused on accelerating innovation to disrupt the federal technology market.”

Booz Allen Ventures (BAV) manages a $100 million fund that invests in early-stage dual-use commercial technologies across sectors like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, defense, and emerging technology. To date, BAV has made 13 investments, including Latent AI, a California-based developer of AI tools for edge devices; Shift5, a Virginia-based provider of cybersecurity for transportation systems; and Albedo, a Colorado-based developer of high-resolution Earth observation satellites. BAV is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.