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Diffraqtion

Somerville, United States

pre-seed$10M raisedFreshly fundedQuantum ComputingSensors & InstrumentationAI Frontier Models

◆ Total Raised

$10M

◆ Stage

pre-seed

◆ Location

Somerville, United States

◆ Founded

2024

◆ Team size

11-50

◆ Links

Website ↗LinkedIn ↗

◆ About Diffraqtion

Quantum imaging startup Diffraqtion is building cameras for space using quantum imaging and AI to spot faraway objects or see closer objects clearly with smaller lenses.

◆ What sets it apart

Its quantum camera extracts more information from photons before measurement, enabling much higher-resolution imaging and faster processing than conventional cameras.

◆ Sectors

Quantum ComputingSensors & InstrumentationAI Frontier ModelsSpace TechDefense TechComputer VisionSemiconductors

◆ Business

Modelhardware

CustomerSpace, defense, intelligence, and Earth-observation organizations; satellite and telescope operators

◆ Notable

  • Emergenced from stealth in January 2026
  • Raised $4.2M in pre-seed funding
  • Secured DARPA support for quantum camera development
  • Later raised strategic investment bringing total funding above $10M

◆ Backing funds on Raise

◆ Funding rounds

pre-seed$10M

31 Aug 2026

Led by Lockheed Martin Ventures, Sumitomo Corporation’s Presidio Ventures

With QDNL Participations, milemark•capital, Aether VC, ADIN, SBI US Gateway Fund with Plug and Play, Collaborative Fund, TekVentures

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Quantum ComputingSensors & InstrumentationAI Frontier ModelsSpace TechPre-SeedUnited States

◆ FAQ

What does Diffraqtion do?

Quantum imaging startup Diffraqtion is building cameras for space using quantum imaging and AI to spot faraway objects or see closer objects clearly with smaller lenses.

Where is Diffraqtion based?

Diffraqtion is based in Somerville, United States, founded in 2024.

How much has Diffraqtion raised?

Diffraqtion has raised $10M in tracked funding and is currently at the pre-seed stage.

Who has invested in Diffraqtion?

Investors in Diffraqtion include QDNL Participations, milemark•capital, Aether VC, ADIN, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Presidio Ventures and Escape Velocity.