# 55 North

> 55 North is a VC fund in Copenhagen backing Quantum Computing and Simulation. See 7 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
- Total investments: 7
- Last investment: Apr 2026
- Lead investor: 57%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/55n/
- Website: https://www.55n.vc/

55 North is a fund firm, which is the largest pure play quantum VC, it also solves real-time cases with technical expertise.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quantum Computing | 5 | 71% |
| Simulation | 2 | 29% |
| Nanotechnology | 2 | 29% |
| SaaS | 1 | 14% |
| Computer | 1 | 14% |

13 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series A | 3 | 43% |
| Seed | 1 | 14% |
| Pre-Seed | 1 | 14% |
| Series B | 1 | 14% |
| Venture - Series Unknown | 1 | 14% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Finland | 2 | 29% |
| Germany | 1 | 14% |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 14% |
| The Netherlands | 1 | 14% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Helmut Katzgraber | Chief Science Officer & General Partner | 2 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/helmut-g-katzgraber |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Quanscient | Quanscient develops multiphysics simulation software utilizing quantum computing algorithms to improve simulation technology. Its Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) platform integrates a unique combination of cloud-native multiphysics solvers, advanced cloud computing, and future quantum integration. The platform also offers engineers over ahundredfold increase in simulation throughput to enable fully digital R&D processes, addressing complex technology challenges in industries like fusion energy, 6G/7G, advanced semiconductors, biomedical, automotive, and aerospace. | $11.6M | Series A | May 26, 2026 |  |
| Groove Quantum | Groove Quantum is a company that develops germanium-based quantum computing technology. | $11.7M | Venture - Series Unknown | Apr 30, 2026 |  |
| QMatter | QMatter develops simulation tools for molecular modelling based on quantum compression mechanism. | $1.2M | Pre-Seed | Apr 09, 2026 |  |
| Monarch Quantum | Monarch Quantum designs and manufactures integrated photonics hardware and light engines that support quantum computing, sensing, and communications. The company focuses on tunable laser and photonics subsystems used for precision measurement and control in quantum systems. Its engineering, quality, and supply chain practices support products fromprototyping through production. Monarch Quantum works with partners across the quantum ecosystem, including research, industrial, and commercial applications. | $55M | Series A | Mar 31, 2026 |  |
| Kiutra | At kiutra, our mission is to provide our research and industry customers with easy-to-use, turn-key cryostats that give them the time to focus on their work rather than on their cryostats. We facilitate low-temperature investigations of material samples and accelerate the development and testing of quantum hardware and related electronics by meansof fast-cooling tools and innovative sample exchange mechanisms. Our cooling platforms offer continuous sub-Kelvin cooling independent of liquid cooling media, notably independent of rare and costly helium-3. This is essential to provide cryogenic temperatures in a simple, compact, and cost-efficient way, and a prerequisite for the application of quantum electronics, such used for quantum computing, quantum communications and quantum sensing at an industrial scale. | $15.2M | Series A | Oct 02, 2025 |  |
| IQM Quantum Computers | IQM Quantum Computers builds and delivers superconducting full-stack quantum computer systems and cloud services designed for research institutions and developers. It offers several products including Spark, a compact 5-qubit system for academic use, Radiance, a scalable platform with configurations from 20 to 150 qubits, and Resonance, a managedcloud service that provides high-fidelity quantum processors with tools, algorithm libraries, and pulse-level programmability. The company develops hardware topologies such as Crystal and Star, which enhance connectivity and aim to support error-corrected, fault-tolerant computing through the integration of quantum error-correction codes. In addition, IQM provides developer-focused resources such as SDKs, multi-framework compatibility, and educational programs to facilitate quantum algorithm experimentation. | $320M | Series B | Sep 03, 2025 |  |
| Groove Quantum | Groove Quantum is a company that develops germanium-based quantum computing technology. | $8.9M | Seed | Jul 01, 2025 |  |

7 of 7 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [European Innovation Council](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/european-innovation-council) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Innovation Industries](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/innovation-industries) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Verve Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/verve-ventures) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Bayern Kapital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/bayern-kapital) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [B&C Group](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/b-c-holdings-7e1d) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Bellstate Oy](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/bellstate-oy) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does 55 North invest in?

55 North invests primarily in Quantum Computing, Simulation and Nanotechnology startups, most often at Series A and Seed stage. Most of the 7 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Finland. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact 55 North?

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### Who are the partners at 55 North?

The team at 55 North includes Helmut Katzgraber (Chief Science Officer & General Partner). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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