hzero Emerges From Stealth to Coordinate Quantum and Classical Computing

Insider Brief

• hzero has emerged from stealth to develop software that coordinates workloads and resources across quantum and classical computing systems.
• The software is designed to integrate with existing computing tools and adjust resource use based on application requirements, operating conditions and operator priorities.
• Led by co-founders Bruno G. Taketani and Martin Rüfenacht, the company is backed by LEA Ventures, FORWARD.one and Leo Capital.

hzero has emerged from stealth with software designed to help quantum computers and classical computing systems work together, backed by investors including LEA Ventures, FORWARD.one and Leo Capital.

The Munich, Germany-based company is developing a software layer that coordinates computing jobs and resources across quantum processors and high-performance computing infrastructure. Its approach is designed to work with the scheduling tools, application software and quantum computing systems that operators already use.

Co-founders Bruno G. Taketani, chief executive, and Martin Rüfenacht, chief technology officer, lead the company. The team brings experience in quantum hardware, control systems, high-performance computing and systems software, according to the company’s website.