Bessemer Leads $79M Series C Round of Rigetti Computing to Advance Practical Quantum Computing

(GlobeNewsWire) Rigetti Computing, a leading quantum computing startup and pioneer in hybrid quantum-classical computing systems, has announced it closed a $79M Series C financing led by Bessemer Venture Partners. Franklin Templeton joins the round with participation from Alumni Ventures Group, DCVC, EDBI, Morpheus Ventures, and Northgate Capital.
“This round of financing brings us one step closer to delivering quantum advantage to the market,” said Chad Rigetti, founder and CEO of Rigetti Computing. The company is dually focused on building scalable, error-corrected quantum computers and supporting high-performance access to current systems over the cloud. Rigetti offers a distinctive hybrid computing access model designed for practical applications.
The financing also accelerates the momentum of Rigetti’s business growth. In December 2019, Rigetti released a 32-qubit quantum computer that is currently available through Amazon Braket and its own Quantum Cloud Services platform. In addition, the company recently received an $8.6 million DARPA award to build a quantum system capable of outperforming classical computers.
“Quantum computing will drive a paradigm shift in high-performance computers as we continue pushing the boundaries of science deeper into the realms of science fiction,” said Tomer Diari, a leading deep-tech investor from Bessemer Venture Partners who has joined the company’s board. “Quantum technology has the potential to unlock significant advancements in biology, chemistry, logistics and material science, and we believe that Rigetti provides the most immediate and clear path to a production-grade system in the market.”
Mark Leslie, who participated in the Series C, will also join the board.