IQM secures €50M from BlackRock ahead of planned public listing

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IQM secures €50M from BlackRock ahead of planned public listing

Mar 30, 2026

Finnish quantum computing company IQM has secured a €50 million financing package from funds managed by BlackRock, strengthening its capital base ahead of a planned public listing.

The funding will support R&D, international expansion, and execution of its technology roadmap, as the company positions itself as a leading European player in quantum computing.

The financing comes shortly after IQM announced plans to go public via a merger with Real Asset Acquisition Corp (RAAQ), aiming to become the first publicly listed quantum computing company in Europe.

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Helene Auramo

Helene Auramo is a co-founder of Listeds and Nordic Listed Leaders. She has previously co-founded Slush, Indiedays, Zipipop, and Okimo Clinic, building ventures at the intersection of media, technology, and community. She holds board positions at the Finnish Business School Graduates (Suomen Ekonomit) and Finnvera, and serves as Chair of the Investment Committee at the Finnish Business School Graduates. Helene is also a columnist for Talouselämä, Finland’s leading business magazine, and Aamulehti, one of the country’s largest newspapers. Her work focuses on leadership, growth, and the structures that shape decision-making in Nordic companies. She was awarded Future Board Member of the Year in 2022 by Future Board.