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DiffraQTion

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

pre-seed$5M raisedFreshly fundedQuantum ComputingSpace TechDefense Tech

Total Raised

$5M

Stage

pre-seed

Location

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

Founded

2020

Team size

1-10

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About DiffraQTion

A quantum imaging startup building cameras for space.

What sets it apart

Its quantum imaging approach claims to break the diffraction-limit constraints of conventional cameras, enabling much smaller, faster, and cheaper high-resolution sensing systems.

Sectors

Quantum ComputingSpace TechDefense Techquantum technologyimaging

Business

Modelhardware

CustomerDefense, space, and commercial Earth-observation organizations that need high-resolution remote sensing and faster onboard image processing

Notable

  • Raised $4.2M pre-seed funding
  • Raised over $10M total funding
  • Received DARPA Direct-to-Phase II SBIR support for a quantum camera demo
  • Completed or planned on-sky demonstrations with observatory partners
  • Planning first space domain awareness satellite demo in 2028

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Funding rounds

31 Aug 2026

Led by Lockheed Martin Ventures, Presidio Ventures

With SBI US Gateway Fund, Plug and Play, Collaborative Fund, TekVentures

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FAQ

What does DiffraQTion do?

A quantum imaging startup building cameras for space.

Where is DiffraQTion based?

DiffraQTion is based in Somerville, Massachusetts, United States, founded in 2020.

How much has DiffraQTion raised?

DiffraQTion has raised $5M in tracked funding and is currently at the pre-seed stage.

Who has invested in DiffraQTion?

Investors in DiffraQTion include Lockheed Martin Ventures, Presidio Ventures, Sumitomo, DARPA and NASA.