# QAI Ventures

> QAI Ventures is a Swiss venture capital firm, accelerator and venture builder supporting quantum technologies, advanced AI and enabling computing infrastructure. Its programs combine investment with technical resources, commercial mentorship and industry connections across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific.

- **Founded:** 2023
- **Headquarters:** Arlesheim, Switzerland
- **Founders:** Alexandra Beckstein (Co-founder, CEO and General Partner)
- **Products:** Quantum and Advanced Computing Accelerator, Canadian accelerator powered by Quantum City, Singapore accelerator, Venture Building, Growth Stage Fund
- **Notable:** First Swiss accelerator cohort began in July 2023., Five startups graduated from the first Calgary accelerator cohort in 2025., Launched the first Singapore accelerator cohort on July 9, 2026.

## Products & services

- **Quantum and Advanced Computing Accelerator** — Early-stage startup programs with up to $200K via convertible note, mentorship, infrastructure access and industry introductions; optional follow-on equity up to $2M.
- **Canadian accelerator powered by Quantum City** — Calgary program partnered with the University of Calgary’s Quantum City; first cohort began in March 2025.
- **Singapore accelerator** — Enterprise Singapore-supported program; inaugural cohort launched July 2026 with four companies and SGD 300,000 investment packages.
- **Venture Building** — Research commercialization, IP licensing, co-founder matching, market validation and MVP development for researchers and industry partners.
- **Growth Stage Fund** — Series A-C investment strategy advertising $8M-$12M tickets for technically differentiated companies with commercial traction.
- **Pre-accelerator programs** — Entrepreneur workshops, bootcamps and hackathons for scientific talent exploring company formation.

## Achievements

- First Swiss accelerator cohort began in July 2023.
- Five startups graduated from the first Calgary accelerator cohort in 2025.
- Launched the first Singapore accelerator cohort on July 9, 2026.
- Reported more than 35 portfolio companies in the August 2026 iAccess partnership announcement.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Announced iAccess Partners collaboration with a USD 25,000 minimum for qualified/professional investors.
- **2026-07** — Launched Singapore’s inaugural accelerator cohort, selecting Quantum Logic, Qualia Therapeutics, QPICs and Regenesis Materials.

## Links

- Website: https://qai-ventures.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/QAIventures/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/QAIventures
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@QAIventures

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Last updated: 2026-10-07