Oct 27 (Reuters) – Intel has agreed to acquire Israeli quantum computing software company Classiq for about $2.3 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Classiq did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment on the reported deal value, while Intel declined to comment. Reuters could not independently verify the report.
Here are some more details:
• Intel announced the deal on Monday but did not disclose financial terms
• The deal would let the American chipmaker offer both the hardware and software needed to run quantum systems, making it a so-called full-stack quantum computing provider
• Classiq, which has raised over $200 million, makes software that simplifies the process of writing programs for quantum computers
• The Israeli startup would also add quantum processors to Intel’s lineup, which already includes central processing units and graphics processors
• Intel said it plans to keep Classiq’s software compatible with other companies’ hardware after the deal closes
• The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the first half of 2027
(Reporting by Anhata Rooprai in Bengaluru; Editing by Devika Syamnath)
