Terra Quantum AG, a St. Gallen-based leader in hybrid quantum-classical solutions, has signed a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) to go public through a business combination with Mountain Lake Acquisition Corp. II (Nasdaq: MLAA). The transaction values Terra Quantum at $3.25 billion, reflecting significant market confidence in the company’s portfolio of quantum algorithms, high-performance software, and quantum-secure communication tools. Upon completion, the combined entity will be publicly listed, providing the company with enhanced access to capital markets to fuel its next phase of global expansion and strategic acquisitions.

The strategic rationale for the merger focuses on accelerating the commercialization of “ready-to-deploy” quantum technologies. Terra Quantum has already established commercial traction across high-value sectors, including finance, defense, pharmaceuticals, and logistics. The capital infusion is expected to strengthen the company’s balance sheet, allowing it to scale its operations and deepen its partnerships with both governmental and enterprise customers. According to Chairman and CEO Markus Pflitsch, the partnership with MLAC II marks a defining step in the company’s mission to deliver practical, industrial-grade quantum utility on a global scale.

Leading the transaction are specialized advisors, with Cohen & Company Capital Markets serving as the exclusive financial advisor to Terra Quantum and BTIG advising MLAC II. The deal comes at a time of increased activity in the quantum public markets, as category-defining companies seek the liquidity necessary to move from R&D to large-scale deployment. While the completion of the transaction remains subject to definitive agreement negotiations, due diligence, and regulatory approvals, the move positions Terra Quantum as a major contender in the race to provide hardware-agnostic quantum infrastructure for the global data economy.

For the official announcement regarding the $3.25 billion SPAC merger, consult the Terra Quantum newsroom here.

April 9, 2026

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