KETS has developed a range of technologies for quantum-secured communications, including quantum key distribution (QKD) and quantum random number generation (QRNG). Our devices are based on integrated photonic technologies leading to miniaturisation, cost-effective manufacture, and complex functionality.
Location: United Kingdom, England, Bristol
Employees: 11-50
Total raised: $6.92M
Founded date: 2016
Investors 9
Funding Rounds 2
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 09.06.2021 | - | $4.39M | - |
| 19.12.2018 | - | $2.53M | - |
Mentions in press and media 10
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| 13.05.2025 | New immigration plans could reverse the UK’s tech exodus | The UK government’s recently unveiled immigration white paper has triggered cautious optimism across the tech sector, as policymakers aim to reverse a talent bottleneck that many say has long stifled innovation and growth. As part of a broa... |
| 28.10.2021 | This Australian ‘quantum security’ company just raised $25 million. Now its attention has turned to the UK. | QuintessenceLabs founder Dr Vikram Sharma. Photo: Supplied Australian quantum security group, QuintessenceLabs, will take the $25 million it just raised to compete in the UK. The firm has seen a major increase in demand as enterprise and go... |
| 25.06.2021 | 8 founders, leaders highlight fintech and deep tech as Bristol’s top sectors | The U.K. is gaining in popularity as a great place to start a tech firm. The country is quickly catching up to China on the tech investment front, with VC investments reaching a record of $15 billion in 2020, according to TechNation. A glob... |
| 09.06.2021 | KETS Quantum Security raises £3.1 million | KETS Quantum Security has raised a £3.1 million round to bring to market hardware to protect data from a new generation of cyberattacks that will use quantum computers to break through all existing encryption protections. |
| 08.06.2021 | Kets Quantum Security rolls out quantum-safe chip-based encryption development kits | Elevate your enterprise data technology and strategy at Transform 2021. The specter of quantum computers breaking encryption has become a growing concern for enterprises, even as the timeline for such events remains fuzzy. Kets Quantum Secu... |
| 08.06.2021 | Kets Quantum Security rolls out quantum-safe chip-based encryption development kits | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today! The specter of quantum computers breaking encrypt... |
| 04.01.2021 | How Quantum Computing Will Transform Cybersecurity | Paul Lipman has worked in cybersecurity for 10+ years. He’s currently CEO of BullGuard, a global leader in consumer & small office security. |
| 05.11.2019 | Investment in UK quantum computing is about to leap | The number of UK businesses investing in quantum computing is set to triple over the next five years, according to the results of a survey of businesses by Accenture and the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). The survey asked business... |
| 19.12.2018 | Kets Quantum Security raises over £2million in investment | Bristol, Dec 11th 2018 |
| - | Bristol-based quantum security firm KETS raises £3.1 million, aims to protect data from a new generation of cyberattacks | Bristol’s quantum security startup KETS has raised £3.1 million in a funding round co-led by Quantonation and Speedinvest. The round also saw participation from Mustard Seed MAZE. KETS reports that the new funding will be used to accelerate... |