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Mesa Quantum

Boulder, Colorado, United States

seed$11.8M raisedFreshly fundedQuantum ComputingDefense TechSemiconductors

◆ Total Raised

$11.8M

◆ Stage

seed

◆ Location

Boulder, Colorado, United States

◆ Founded

2023

◆ Team size

11-50

◆ Links

◆ About Mesa Quantum

Quantum sensing startup developing chip-scale quantum sensors for GPS-denied navigation, timing, and synchronization applications in defense and commercial markets.

◆ What sets it apart

It is commercializing chip-scale quantum sensing hardware designed to provide resilient navigation and timing in environments where GPS is unavailable or unreliable.

◆ Sectors

Quantum ComputingDefense TechSemiconductors

◆ Business

Modelhardware

CustomerDefense, aerospace, autonomous systems, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure operators needing GPS-denied navigation and timing

◆ Notable

  • Raised $11.8M in oversubscribed seed funding led by Playground Global
  • Previously raised $3.7M in seed funding
  • Received a $1.9M SpaceWERX grant
  • Received Colorado OEDIT and New Mexico quantum grants
  • Named as a CU Boulder spinout

◆ Backing funds on Raise

◆ Funding rounds

seed$11.8M

24 Sept 2026

Led by Playground Global

With DCVC, J2 Ventures

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◆ FAQ

What does Mesa Quantum do?

Quantum sensing startup developing chip-scale quantum sensors for GPS-denied navigation, timing, and synchronization applications in defense and commercial markets.

Where is Mesa Quantum based?

Mesa Quantum is based in Boulder, Colorado, United States, founded in 2023.

How much has Mesa Quantum raised?

Mesa Quantum has raised $11.8M in tracked funding and is currently at the seed stage.

Who has invested in Mesa Quantum?

Investors in Mesa Quantum include Playground Global, J2 Ventures and SOSV.