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Quantum control infrastructure company providing software that dramatically reduces error rates in quantum computers.
Q-CTRL is a Sydney-based quantum technology company that provides quantum control infrastructure software — firmware and middleware that sits between quantum hardware and application software to actively suppress errors and improve qubit performance. Quantum computers are extremely sensitive to environmental noise that introduces errors in calculations; Q-CTRL's AI-driven control systems continuously monitor and compensate for these errors, dramatically improving the reliability and accuracy of quantum processors without changing the underlying hardware. The company's Black Opal platform provides quantum computing education and training, while Boulder Opal targets research and hardware teams improving their quantum processors. Q-CTRL also develops quantum sensing technology using similar control techniques for navigation, gravimetry, and defense applications. Founded in 2017 by physicist Michael Biercuk, Q-CTRL raised over $77M from investors including Sierra Ventures, Square Peg Capital, and DCVC. The company has established partnerships with quantum hardware providers including IBM, Honeywell (Quantinuum), and IonQ, whose systems benefit from Q-CTRL's error suppression.
SF YC W24 AI support agent builder at 80% resolution time reduction and 71% ticket deflection; $500K from a16z/Greylock/YC/Netflix competing with Intercom Fin for customer support AI workflow automation.
Duckie is a San Francisco-based AI customer support platform — backed by Y Combinator (W24) with $500,000 in funding from Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, Greylock, KungHo Fund, Netflix, and 5 additional investors — providing customer support teams with an AI agent builder that translates existing support processes and workflows into predictable, reliable AI automation, achieving 80% reduction in resolution time and 71% ticket deflection for deployed teams. Founded in 2023 and targeting customer support leaders at growth-stage software companies, Duckie enables support teams to deploy AI agents in minutes without engineering dependency.
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