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Zapata Computing

Zapata Computing is a company developing quantum software and algorithms for business founded in 2017 by Christopher Savoie, Alán Aspuru-Guzik, Jhonathan Romero Fontalvo, Jonathan Olson, Peter Johnson and Yudong Cao.

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Zapata is a quantum computing company spun out from Harvard University developing quantum software and algorithms for business.

The Boston based company was founded in 2017 from the work of Alán Aspuru-Guzik and his 4 postdoc students: physicists Peter Johnson and Jonathan Olson; computer scientist Yudong Cao; and chemist Jhonathan Romero Fontalvo. CEO Chris Savoie completes Zapata's founding team.

Zapata has raised $31.4M in 3 rounds of funding. In April 2019, $21M was raised in Series A funding.

The main product Zapata offers is the Oquestra platform. Orquestra combines a software platform and quantum algorithm libraries to deliver real-world advances in computational power for applications — particularly in chemistry, machine learning, and optimization. Orquestra enables users to compose quantum workflows and orchestrate their execution across classical and quantum technologies.

Timeline

November 19, 2020
Series B

Zapata Computing raises $38 million in Series B funding round led by Comcast Ventures, Pitango and Prelude Ventures with the support of existing investors includes BASF Venture Capital, Robert Bosch Venture Capital and The Engine Accelerator Fund, as well as new investors, includes Ahren Innovation Capital, Alumni Ventures Group, Honeywell Venture Capital, ITOCHU Corp. and Merck Global Health Innovation Fund.

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zapatacomputing.com
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Company attributes

Industry
Quantum computing
Quantum computing
Technology
Technology
Software
Software
Computer Software
Computer Software
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Machine learning
Machine learning
Chemistry
Chemistry
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Location
Boston
Boston
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, Massachusetts
United States
United States
B2X
B2B
B2B
CEO
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Christopher Savoie
Founder
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Jhonathan Romero Fontalvo
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Jonathan Olson
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Peter Johnson (Scientist)
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Yudong Cao
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Christopher Savoie
Alán Aspuru-Guzik
Alán Aspuru-Guzik
Pitchbook URL
pitchbook.com/profiles...227350-00
Legal Name
Zapata Computing, Inc.
Legal classification
Corporation
Corporation
Spun Out From
Harvard University
Harvard University
Number of Employees (Ranges)
51 – 200
Full Address
100 Federal Street, 20th Floor Boston, MA 02110 USA
Investors
Comcast Ventures
Comcast Ventures
Merck Global Health Innovation Fund
Merck Global Health Innovation Fund
Alumni Ventures Group
Alumni Ventures Group
ITOCHU Corporation
ITOCHU Corporation
Ahren Innovation Capital
Ahren Innovation Capital
BASF
BASF
Engine
Engine
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DUNS Number
108495681
Founded Date
2017
Email Address
info@zapatacomputing.com
Total Funding Amount (USD)
107,574,524
Latest Funding Round Date
December 2020
Competitors
Horizon Quantum Computing
Horizon Quantum Computing
CTO
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Yudong Cao
Latest Funding Type
Series B round
Series B round
NAICS Code
541,690
541,511
423,430
CAGE Code
8AX98
Patents Assigned (Count)
4

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Company Operating Status
Active
Country
United States
United States
Wikidata ID
Q82080554

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