QAI Ventures, a global venture capital firm, has announced the establishment of its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore, marking it as the nation’s first QuantumAI-focused venture capital firm. In collaboration with Enterprise Singapore, this initiative aims to transform Singapore into a global hub for QuantumAI innovation by accelerating the commercialisation of quantum research into market-ready solutions.
The launch of QAI Ventures in Singapore is a strategic move to leverage the country’s strengths, including visionary government support, a robust talent and intellectual property pipeline, and access to Asia’s high-growth markets. This aligns with Singapore’s National Quantum Strategy, which is backed by nearly S$300 million in funding. The firm has a track record of investing in 27 pioneering companies across Europe and North America and plans to expand its portfolio with a CHF 50m early-stage fund and a $150m growth-stage fund.
QAI Ventures will introduce two flagship programmes in partnership with Enterprise Singapore: a 5-month QuantumAI Accelerator Programme and a Venture Building Programme. These initiatives aim to scale global startups and convert research into globally competitive businesses. The firm will also host the GenQ Quantum Hackathon from 24 to 26 October 2025, as part of SWITCH by Enterprise Singapore, to scout top talent.
Thomas Landis, Managing Director of QAI Ventures in Singapore, will lead the local office, ensuring integration with Singapore’s research community and startups. CEO Alexandra Beckstein expressed excitement about transforming Singapore’s strengths into global quantum businesses. Emily Liew from Enterprise Singapore welcomed the collaboration, emphasising its role in advancing Singapore as a leading global quantum hub.
