COLLEGE PARK, Md., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- IonQ, Inc. ("IonQ"), the leader in quantum computing, today announced a strategic partnership with SoftBank Investment Advisers, manager of SoftBank Vision Funds 1 and 2, to deploy quantum-first solutions in the industries, geographies, and portfolios where SoftBank is already in the vanguard. The partnership expands access to IonQ's leading quantum computers globally, and the SoftBank Vision Fund 2* also joins IonQ's world-leading investor base as it approaches its public debut.
"We are humbled to have such a vote of confidence from the team at SoftBank, given their unparalleled track record of spotting step-changes in technology," said Peter Chapman, CEO & President of IonQ. "Partnering with SoftBank will enable IonQ to put our industry-leading quantum hardware in the hands of entrepreneurs, builders, and problem-solvers around the world. From logistics to proptech to materials science, the potential applications of quantum computing to SoftBank's interests are many."