Commutator Studios GmbH, a quantum software startup focused on solving one of the key barriers to scalable quantum computing—quantum error management—has raised €1.5 million ($1.74M USD) in seed funding. The round was led by Munich-based Backtrace Capital and U.S.-based Preston-Werner Ventures, joined by HBG and Dr. Jan Goetz, CEO and cofounder of IQM Quantum Computers.
Founded by Harvard researchers Dr. César A. Rodríguez Rosario and Dr. Jan M. Knaup, Commutator Studios is developing a hardware-agnostic Quantum Error Management Platform designed to improve quantum software performance and reliability across all major hardware platforms. Dr. Rodríguez Rosario is recognized globally for his work on quantum errors and leads the company as CEO, while Dr. Knaup serves as CTO.
The platform leverages artificial intelligence and proprietary algorithms to automate the detection, mitigation, and compensation of quantum errors. According to the company, the technology can deliver results up to 20 times faster and with significantly higher accuracy, enabling the solution of larger and more complex problems.
Commutator Studios plans to scale through proof-of-concept partnerships and expand into industries such as pharmaceuticals, finance, and logistics. The company is a member of the IBM Quantum Network and aspires to become a critical component of the emerging quantum computing infrastructure.
View a press release posted by the company on their website here.
July 17, 2025
