VC
Denmark
New Fund 2025

55 North

Check Size
€2M – €50M

Investment Focus

Investment Stages

Geographic Focus

Global
Europe
Nordics

Investment Thesis

The world's largest pure-play quantum VC writing €2M-€50M across the full quantum stack: computing, sensing, and communication. Backed by Novo Holdings and the EIF. The only fund for quantum founders who want an investor that deeply understands the technology and timeline, with ~25% of investments going to Nordic companies.

How to Pitch 55 North

No Stated Policy
55 North hasn't published an outreach policy. A short, specific cold email is the safest default.

Who To Contact

Dr Helmut G. Katzgraber
Chief Science Officer & General Partner
quantum technologies
physics
optimization
Dr Kai M. Hudek
General Partner
quantum technologies

Portfolio Highlights

IQM Quantum Computers - Finnish quantum computing hardware (largest EU quantum installations)
Kiutra - German next-generation cryogenic cooling systems for quantum computing
Quantum Brilliance - Australian diamond-based quantum accelerators

Team

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Dr Helmut G. Katzgraber
Chief Science Officer & General Partner

Computational physicist and technology leader with 20+ years across academia and industry in quantum technologies.

quantum technologies
physics
optimization
Checked Oct 2026
Dr Kai M. Hudek
General Partner

Veteran experimental physicist with 15+ years designing, building, and scaling quantum technologies and systems.

quantum technologies
Checked Oct 2026
Dr Owen R. Lozman
Managing Partner

Deep-tech investor and scientist with 20+ years R&D leadership and 7+ years in venture capital.

quantum computing
quantum sensing
quantum communication
Checked Oct 2026

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