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Atom Computing — a Quantum Coast Capital portfolio investment — raises $300M+ for fault-tolerant quantum systems.

Two-year colleges build quantum training — including a QCC-partnered center in Palm Beach.

Managing Partner Matt Cimaglia on why the quantum economy will run on optical fiber.

Matt Cimaglia's reflections from the Quantum Harlem panel at CUNY.

Matt Cimaglia joins Good Day New York on why the shift after AI is quantum.

Florida's first quantum-safe corridor links Palm Beach to Miami-Dade — infrastructure before applications.

The House moves to reauthorize the National Quantum Initiative Act.

Matt Cimaglia on the 'harvest now, decrypt later' threat and the case for post-quantum cryptography now.

Matt Cimaglia on federal quantum policy momentum — and what leadership actually requires.

QCC founder Matt Cimaglia joins The Quantum Insider as Senior Advisor.

Matt Cimaglia on how Florida is assembling a quantum hub, piece by piece.

This week marks an important moment for the future of quantum technology in the United States — and for the State of Florida. At Tech Basel Miami, a cornerstone event of eMerge Americas, Florida announced the launch of Florida Quantum, a privately led statewide initiative designed to organize the state’s quantum ecosystem and accelerate its competitiveness on the […]

Quantum Beach's momentum turns into universities, capital, and talent programs across Florida.

The quantum computing industry makes the leap from research and development to deployment and wider adoption. The smart money follows—and an array of opportunity remains.

Yesterday, West Palm Beach proved why it’s quickly earning the name the Quantum Coast. Our inaugural Quantum Beach event brought together leaders from across the quantum ecosystem—industry, government, research, and investment—to discuss how the United States can unlock the next generation of technological capability. Hosted in partnership with the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County and The Quantum Insider, the […]

The signing took place during Quantum Beach 2025 in West Palm Beach—a statewide event highlighting Florida’s emergence as a national hub for innovation in next-generation technology (read more)

On August 4, 2025, Quantum Coast Capital, in partnership with Meaningful Ventures 2.0, co-hosted the Quantum Leadership Summit: Talent, Technology & Transformation in Montana. The retreat convened executives from Atom Computing, Quantinuum, D-Wave, and IonQ alongside investors, policymakers, and academic leaders for an unprecedented dialogue on the future of quantum technology. The summit explored critical themes spanning […]

On June 17, 2025, leaders in science, policy, and business gathered in Philadelphia for Quantum Crossroads: Policy, Innovation, and the Emerging Tech Frontier, hosted by Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC and Quantum Coast Capital.

Holland & Knight’s Quantum Computing Team hosted a conference titled “Quantum Computing: Present and Future.” The event featured U.S. Rep. Jay Obernolte, chair of the House Subcommittee on Research and Technology, and Paul Johnson, President of the Colorado School of Mines, which houses one of the nation’s top quantum engineering programs. Industry leaders from D-Wave, […]

This week, Anastasia Marchenkova, a technical advisor at Quantum Coast Capital and quantum industry veteran, joined a panel discussion at SXSW 2025, moderated by AWS's Helmut Katzgraber, alongside Michael Biercuk from Q-CTRL and Tim Rogers from IonQ.

Regional Leaders and Universities Convene to Advance Quantum and AI Education, Workforce Development On March 6, 2025, Quantum Coast Capital participated in an insightful series of discussions hosted by the Business Development Board (BDB) of Palm Beach County, bringing together local educators, university presidents, technology leaders, and business executives. The event was designed to explore […]

For decades, quantum computing has existed at the edge of possibility—tantalizing yet just out of reach. The promise has always been clear: machines capable of solving problems that no classical computer ever could. The challenge has been equally daunting—creating qubits that are both stable and scalable enough to realize that vision. This week, Microsoft made […]

Earlier this week, Quantum Coast Capital had the privilege of joining Quantonation and a distinguished group of global quantum leaders in Paris for an insightful discussion on the future of ultra-secure quantum networks and distributed quantum computing. Hosted at the historic Hôtel de Bourrienne, the event brought together pioneers from across the quantum ecosystem—venture capitalists, […]

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Dan Hart, former CEO of Virgin Orbit and aerospace leader, has joined Quantum Coast Capital as Senior Advisor. Leveraging his engineering and strategic expertise, Hart will help guide QCC’s efforts to advance quantum technology during this transformative era. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The race to harness the transformative potential of […]

International Year of Quantum Science and Technology: quantum2025.org As we step into 2025, a monumental shift in the trajectory of human innovation is taking center stage. The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, declared by the United Nations, represents more than just a celebration of the past century’s quantum breakthroughs—it is a global acknowledgment […]

2024 saw some dramatic ups, some depressing downs — and then more ups and downs — for the quantum technology industry. What will 2025 hold for quantum investments? Glad you asked. Some of the industry’s leading venture capital and investments firms share their predictions for the near-term for this emerging, increasingly more important quantum industry. […]

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Holland & Knight and Quantum Coast Capital are proud to co-host “The Quantum Horizon: Navigating the Future of Technology, Policy, and Law” on Thursday, December 12, 2024

U.S. quantum venture firm has appointed two distinguished scientists as technical advisors, reinforcing its capabilities to identify, evaluate, and invest in transformative quantum technologies. Read more

In 2018, quantum science made its debut on the national stage in a way that few could ignore. Amid the hustle of Washington, a rare moment of bipartisan agreement emerged with the passage of the National Quantum Initiative (NQI) Act, an ambitious plan to cement the United States’ leadership in quantum technologies. It was the […]

Thursday, December 12, 202412:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET Holland & KnightPhillips Point, West Tower, 777 S Flagler DrSuite 1900, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Parking: Complimentary Valet Lunch: Provided Please RSVP by Wednesday, December 11: CLICK HERE Holland & Knight and Quantum Coast Capital are proud to co-host “The Quantum Horizon: Navigating the Future of […]

Today, Matt Cimaglia, Founder and Managing Partner of Quantum Coast Capital, joined an esteemed panel of quantum pioneers for a dynamic discussion as part of the “You Belong in Quantum” virtual series. The event, hosted by the Quantum Systems Accelerator in collaboration with four U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National QIS Research Centers, brought together […]

If you’ve been following the buzz around quantum computing, you know that it is on a path to revolutionize computing as we know it. But while the world waits for quantum computing’s long-term impact, another transformative technology—quantum sensors—have been solving real-world problems for decades—with even more exciting opportunities rapidly emerging. Read more

This past week, Matt Cimaglia, Founder and Managing Partner of Quantum Coast Capital, participated in a keynote discussion at the Miami IBM Quantum Fest 2024, held at Miami Dade College. The event brought together students, educators, and industry leaders to explore the transformative potential of quantum technology, with a special emphasis on the role of […]

When Palm Beach-based entrepreneur Matt Cimaglia looks at South Florida, he doesn’t just see palm trees and beaches – he sees freezing cold quantum computers.  Quantum computing represents an entirely new way of processing information. Instead of relying on bits (those binary 0s and 1s) quantum computers use qubits, which can be both 0 and 1 simultaneously. This ability […]

When OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT, it didn’t just introduce a new chatbot—it ignited a seismic shift in the artificial intelligence landscape. The rapid acceleration of AI technologies has been nothing short of meteoric, with investors pouring billions into startups and established companies alike. AI is no longer a niche field; it’s a transformative force reshaping industries […]

How High-Performance Computing Affects the Climate High-performance computing (HPC) has become indispensable for advancing scientific research and industrial applications. However, its benefits come with a significant environmental cost. The massive energy requirements of HPC systems, like those used for complex simulations in climate modeling, drug discovery, and aerospace, contribute substantially to global carbon emissions. As […]

On Tuesday, September 10, Matt Cimaglia, Founder and Managing Partner of Quantum Coast Capital, took the stage at the Quantum World Congress in Washington, D.C., to discuss the critical role of balancing public and private investment in quantum technologies. Speaking on the Government & Security track alongside industry leaders Eugene Chiu (IQT) and Martin Laforest […]

Guest Post by Matt Cimaglia Founder and Managing Partner of Quantum Coast Capitaland Paul Stimers, attorney and a member of Holland & Knight’s Public Policy & Regulation Group Read more

Quantum computing is transitioning from a theoretical concept into a transformative force across various industries. In biotechnology, this transformation is set to deliver breakthroughs that will far outstrip the combined advances of the past century. In the next 5-10 years, the synergy of quantum technology and biotechnology promises to usher in an era of unprecedented […]

In a world where our digital lives are increasingly intertwined with every aspect of daily living, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has taken a groundbreaking step in securing the future. With the release of the first three finalized post-quantum encryption standards, NIST has not only marked a major technical achievement but has […]

In recent weeks, headlines have been dominated by stories of companies falling victim to increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. Just last week, researchers demonstrated the ability to hack bike electronic shifters with just a few hundred dollars of hardware, exposing vulnerabilities in even the most seemingly secure systems. Around the same time, a significant data breach exposed […]

Today, Matt Cimaglia, Founder and Managing Partner of Quantum Coast Capital, participated in a session at the eMerge Americas event in Miami, FL, titled “Quantum Leap: Investing in the New Era of Practical Quantum Applications and Security.” The discussion delved into the rapid advancements in quantum computing and their implications for industries worldwide. The session […]