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Carmen Palacios-Berraquero

CEO, Nu Quantum
Cambridge, England,United Kingdom
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Carmen Palacios-Berraquero's Overview

Total Experience8 years
CompanyNu Quantum
CountryUnited Kingdom

Dr. Carmen Palacios-Berraquero is a quantum physicist, entrepreneur, and the co-founder and CEO of Nu Quantum, a quantum photonics company based in Cambridge, UK. With a PhD in Physics from the University of Cambridge (Cavendish Laboratory), her research focused on quantum optics and semiconductor nanostructures, particularly quantum dots for quantum information processing. At Nu Quantum, she leads the development of high-performance single-photon sources and detectors, critical components for advancing quantum computing, quantum communication, and quantum sensing. Carmen is passionate about translating cutting-edge quantum research into commercially viable technologies and is a prominent figure in the UK's burgeoning quantum technology ecosystem.

Professional Summary

Carmen Palacios-Berraquero's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Nu Quantum - CEO (2018 to Present)
University of Cambridge - Posdoctoral Researcher (2017 to 2018)

Notable Achievements

Co-founder and CEO of Nu Quantum

Successfully co-founded Nu Quantum in 2018, spinning it out from the Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, to commercialize novel quantum photonic technologies.

Secured Significant Venture Funding

Led Nu Quantum in securing multiple rounds of funding, including a notable £7M seed extension round in 2023 and an earlier £2.1M seed round, to accelerate the development and deployment of their quantum components.

Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Fellow

Awarded an Enterprise Fellowship by the Royal Academy of Engineering, which supported her in the early stages of developing Nu Quantum.

Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award

Recipient of the Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award in 2021, recognizing her leadership and impact in driving innovation in the UK's quantum technology sector.

Pioneering Research in Quantum Dots

During her PhD and postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge, she made significant contributions to the understanding and application of quantum dots as sources of single photons for quantum technologies.

Educational Background

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Quantum Information

University of Cambridge - Year 2013

Doctoral Training Centre, Nanotechnolgy

NanoDTC, University of Cambridge - Year 2013

Master of Science (MSc), Physics with a Year in Europe

Imperial College London - Year 2009

BRITISH COUNCIL SCHOOL MADRID - Year 1995

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Company Overview

Nu Quantum
Total employees32
HeadquartersCambridge
Founded2018

Nu Quantum is a quantum photonics company based in Cambridge, UK, developing high-performance single-photon sources and detectors. Their mission is to build the foundational components for quantum networking, enabling the creation of scalable quantum computers and secure quantum communication systems. They aim to unlock the power of quantum mechanics by creating the light-based technologies necessary to connect quantum processors and distribute quantum information.

Nu Quantum Funding Information
$13M - Total Funding Raised
$8.5M - Most recent funding amount
3 - Number of funding rounds
24 Jan, 2023 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
Amadeus Capital Partners
IQ Capital
Ahren Innovation Capital
Seraphim Space Investment Trust
National Security Strategic Investment Fund (NSSIF)
Martlet Capital
Deeptech Labs

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