Germany-based Commutator Studios Raises €1.5M Funding

Quantum computers can tackle problems beyond the reach of traditional supercomputers, with huge potential in areas like chemistry, pharma, finance, and logistics. But one major challenge holds them back—quantum errors, which make scaling difficult.

Commutator Studios is tackling this head-on. It's building a Quantum Error Management Platform that works across hardware types to detect, reduce, and manage quantum errors—making quantum software more reliable and useful.

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The company was founded by Dr. César A. Rodríguez Rosario, a global expert in quantum errors and Dr. Jan M. Knaup, who met during research at Harvard University.

Dr. César A. Rodríguez Rosario, CEO and founder of Commutator Studios shares: The backing of such distinguished investors validates our approach to tackle the most pressing challenge in quantum computing. Our technology improves the performance and reliability of quantum software across all quantum computing platforms. This will empower quantum developers to create real-world value from quantum computing.

Commutator Studios combines AI with its own advanced algorithms to tackle complex quantum errors. Their tech delivers results up to 20 times faster and with much higher accuracy, leading to quicker computations and making it possible to solve larger more complex problems.

Dr. Jan M. Knaup, CTO of Commutator Studios, adds: The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence in recent years allows us to free quantum software developers from repetitive, time-consuming tasks related to quantum error management. The technologies we have developed enable the creation of the data sets needed to train AI capable of generating new solutions with real economic value.

The funding round was led by Munich-based Backtrace Capital, which focuses on sovereign tech infrastructure, and Preston-Werner Ventures, the US fund founded by GitHub cofounder Tom Preston-Werner. Joining them are HBG and Dr. Jan Goetz, CEO and cofounder of IQM Quantum Computers and a prominent quantum tech expert.

Dr. Michael Münnix, partner and founder of Backtrace Capital Says Commutator Studios is addressing a critical bottleneck in quantum computing with a scalable solution. Their technology is a key component in making quantum computing accessible for a wide range of industrial applications.

The involvement of US-based Preston-Werner Ventures highlights the growing global demand for scalable, reliable developer tools.

Tom Preston-Werner, partner at Preston-Werner Ventures and cofounder of GitHub, emphasized the worldwide significance of Commutator Studios’ innovation stating:

When we built GitHub, we learned that the right tool can democratise an entire field overnight. Commutator Studios’ developer-first runtime promises to bring that same openness and velocity to quantum computing.

Dr. Jan Goetz, CEO of IQM Quantum Computers also joins as an investor bringing valuable industry insight and strong ties within the quantum ecosystem. He points out that although hardware is making progress software development remains a major hurdle in advancing quantum computing:

I’m convinced that the team at Commutator Studios will achieve breakthrough innovations in the area of high-performance quantum software.

Commutator Studios plans to grow by turning its successful pilot projects into long-term partnerships with top quantum computing companies and customers in fast-growing sectors like chemicals, pharma, finance, logistics, and supply chains. As part of the IBM Quantum Network, it aims to become a core part of the quantum tech ecosystem.

About Commutator Studios

Founded in 2022, Commutator Studios is building tools that make programming quantum computers easier and more effective. Quantum software is complex and challenging, but their goal is to help developers make the best use of quantum computing—starting today.