Ground State Ventures

Kris Kaczmarek’s background aligns with Ground State Ventures’ investment focus.

The company led a $3.4 million pre-seed funding round for a startup focused on drug and materials development.

RhymeQ makes developing for quantum computers as simple as writing in Python. It's all thanks to its new abstraction layer, Rhyme.

Ground State Ventures invests in early-stage quantum technology startups in computing, sensing, communications, and infrastructure.

RhymeQ simplifies quantum computing development with its Rhyme abstraction layer, enabling programmers to write quantum applications using Python. The startup secures $2.2 million in pre-seed funding led by Ground State Ventures to advance its platform.

Oct 2026gsv.vcNews article

EMode Photonix secures $1 million in pre-seed funding from Ground State Ventures to advance its photonic circuit simulation software. The startup develops a multi-physics simulation platform for non-linear integrated photonic circuits, delivering faster modeling for quantum computing and other applications. The investment will support engineering team expansion and further software development.

Oct 2026Quantum Computing ReportNews article

Azulene Labs has secured a **$3.4 million pre-seed funding round** to advance its **physics-based AI models** for drug discovery, materials development, and industrial chemistry applications. The capital will support research and development of simulation tools aimed at accelerating innovation in pharmaceuticals and materials science. The company focuses on integrating computational physics with AI to optimize molecular design and industrial processes.

Sep 2026The Quantum InsiderNews article

Diffraqtion secures over $10 million in funding from Lockheed Martin Ventures and Presidio Ventures to advance its quantum camera technology. The investment supports research and development in imaging systems leveraging quantum principles. The company aims to push boundaries in high-resolution and low-light detection applications.

Aug 2026The Quantum InsiderNews article