The quantum computer developer received $55m in a round co-led by Samsung Catalyst Fund featuring Hewlett Packard Pathfinder, Airbus Ventures and existing backers GV and Amazon.

Consumer electronics producer Samsung co-led a $55m funding round for UK-based quantum computing technology developer IonQ through its Catalyst Fund yesterday.

The round also featured e-commerce firm Amazon, Hewlett Packard Pathfinder, GV and Airbus Ventures, subsidiaries of enterprise technology producer Hewlett Packard Enterprise, internet technology group Alphabet and aerospace manufacturer Airbus.

Mubadala Capital, which is run by Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala, co-led the round, which was filled out by Osage University Partners (OUP), Acme Capital, Tao Capital Partners,…