Quantum Companies Database
D-Wave Quantum
D-Wave was the world's first commercial supplier of quantum computers, specializing in quantum annealing hardware designed specifically for optimization problems. The company is now also expanding into gate-model quantum computing, including through its 2026 acquisition of Quantum Circuits.
Founded
1999
CEO
Alan Baratz
Headquarters
Palo Alto, California, USA (expanding Florida operations)
Technology
Quantum annealing (superconducting flux qubits); also developing gate-model systems
Funding
Publicly traded (NYSE: QBTS)
Products
- Advantage2 annealing system
- Leap quantum cloud service
- Dual-rail gate-model system (in development)
Latest News
- D-Wave acquires Quantum Circuits to accelerate gate-model roadmap — 2026