We back the builders of next-generation compute, from Quantum Technologies to AI Infrastructure
We invest across the full compute stack:
Quantum Hardware | Quantum Sensing | Quantum Communications
Advanced AI | Advanced Computing Infrastructure
Founders:
Build and scale with us.
Investors:
Gain frontier tech exposure with lower risk and higher upside.
Industry:
Pilot real-world solutions and build ventures in Finance, Industrials, Life Sciences, Networks & Communications.
About Us
QAI Ventures is a global VC firm and ecosystem builder investing across the advanced computing value chain, from quantum hardware and sensing to advanced AI and compute infrastructure.
We back companies at every layer of next-generation compute, across Finance, Life Sciences, Industrials, and Networks & Communications. Founded in Switzerland and active across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, we invest from pre-seed to Series C, combining capital, deep technical expertise, global networks, and real industry demand to turn frontier innovations into market-ready solutions.
Our Impact
30+ portfolio companies
2 exits
10× capital raised post-program
USD 50M Early-Stage Fund
The Early-Stage Fund ranks in the top 10% of 2023 vintage VC Funds.USD 150M Growth-Stage Fund (2026)
Building A Global Quantum Ecosystem
Frontier Compute founders need more than funding. They need the whole stack.
QAI Ventures is the only platform combining investment, accelerator & venture-building programs, and corporate partnerships, connecting research institutions, founders, corporates, investors, and governments across the full value chain.
From lab to global scale, we align capital, expertise, and industry demand to accelerate innovation and maximize long-term value creation.
Ecosystem advantage:
Unparalleled Quantum tech expertise, global reach, and commercial pathways.
Superior ROI:
Faster validation, higher-quality deal flow, reduced risk.
Offices in Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific.
We scale startups globally.
What We Do
& Why It Matters
Investment Fund
Fund model providing early access and growth-stage capital for high-traction scale-ups.
Why it matters: Quantum hardware, AI, and advanced compute infrastructure sit at the core of the next industrial revolution. Our approach ensures strategic foresight and resilient performance across market cycles.
Venture Builder & Accelerator
Customized programs with tailored mentorship, compute infrastructure, commercialization support, and global market entry.
Why it matters: Advanced compute founders need more than funding. We act as the founder's strategic sparring partner, from first principles to global scale.
Industry Collaborations
We help industry leaders identify, pilot, and deploy advanced computing solutions, from quantum sensing to AI infrastructure, with measurable business impact, focusing on verticals where early adoption unlocks the strongest value.
Why it matters: Early adoption starts with real industry problems.
PORTFOLIO
Meet our Founders
30+
companies across three continents shaping the next chapter of innovation.
What's New at the Frontier of Compute?
Latest announcements, partnerships, and program updates.
Next event
Meet the Team
Join us at QAI ecosystem events worldwide.
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Alexandra Beckstein
CEO & General Partner
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Michael A. Jackson
General Partner
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Dr. Axel Thierauf
General Partner
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Tobias Denzler PhD
Head of Science & Technology
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Anca Albu
Chief Operating Officer
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Mira Dechant
Chief Marketing Officer
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Arianna Maschietto
Global Accelerator Director
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Romi Sumaria
Director of Business
Development and Partnerships