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News articleYahoo Finance· March 4, 2026

Pasqal, A Global Leader in Neutral Atom Quantum Computing, to Go Public via Business Combination with Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp II

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Pasqal, A Global Leader in Neutral Atom Quantum Computing, to Go Public via Business Combination with Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp II Co-Founded by Nobel Prize Laureate, Alain Aspect, with deep bench of scientific leaders and intellectual property Pure play neutral atom quantum computing company with 7 quantum compute…
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  • Transaction expected to provide more than $600 million of gross proceeds to Pasqal

    80% confidence

  • Pasqal achieved approximately 100% revenue growth in 2025 (unaudited)

    80% confidence

  • Transaction expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions

    80% confidence

  • This partnership provides the capital and platform to accelerate Pasqal's growth as a global leader in neutral atom quantum computing

    80% confidence

  • Pasqal represents the strength of French scientific excellence translated into commercial leadership. Built on Nobel Prize-winning research and supported by France's deep national commitment to quantum innovation, Pasqal has already deployed quantum computers globally and is delivering real-world capability today.

    80% confidence

  • Pasqal brings a combination of some of the world's leading neutral atom quantum computing technology, deep customer traction, commercial scaling and solid sovereign support. This funding gives us the fuel to further cement our leadership in the quantum computing industry as a global shareholder-focused French company.

    80% confidence

  • Pasqal has deployed 7 quantum computers with 3 more in production, representing more quantum computers deployed than any other pure play neutral atom based quantum computing company in the world

    80% confidence

  • Pasqal has ability to ramp up to 13 QPUs per annum across 2 manufacturing facilities in France and Canada, subject to full staffing and parts availability

    80% confidence

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