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Investment in Qubitcore Inc.
April 27, 2026
Yanmar Ventures Co., Ltd.
Osaka, Japan, April 27, 2026— Yanmar Ventures Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Osaka, Japan; Co-Founder/CEO, Managing Partner: Nobuyuki Oda) is pleased to announce its investment in Qubitcore Inc. (Head Office: Kanagawa, Japan; Representative Director & CEO: Ryuta Watanuki; hereinafter “Qubitcore”), a quantum computing startup, through Yanmar Ventures Ⅱ Investment Limited Partnership.
Qubitcore is a startup originating from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST). Its core technology is a quantum photonic interconnect interface that integrates ion-trap technology with micro-optical cavity technology. By developing a distributed architecture that optically connects multiple Quantum Processing Units (QPUs), Qubitcore aims to realize fault-tolerant quantum computers (FTQC), which are expected to address computationally intensive challenges beyond the capabilities of conventional computers, such as drug discovery, materials design, and financial simulations.
Yanmar Ventures invested in Qubitcore based on its differentiated quantum interconnect technology, strong scientific foundation originating from OIST, and its potential to enable scalable fault-tolerant quantum computing.
With this round of funding, Qubitcore plans to focus on accelerating research and development, expanding partnerships for joint research, demonstration projects, and business collaborations, as well as strengthening its recruitment and organizational capabilities.
The Yanmar Group is committed to realizing its Purpose, “A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE — New Value through Technology —,” by advancing initiatives across a wide range of business domains. Through this investment, Yanmar Ventures will explore collaboration with Qubitcore and continue to foster innovation that addresses societal challenges.
■ About Qubitcore Inc.
| Company Name | Qubitcore Inc. |
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| Representative Director & CEO | Ryuta Watanuki |
| Headquarters | 7th Floor, Yokohama Landmark Tower, 2-2-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-8107, Japan |
| Business | Research, development, manufacturing and sales of quantum computers and related technologies, as well as planning and operation of related services. | URL |
About Yanmar Ventures Ⅱ Investment Limited Partnership
On February 16, 2024, Yanmar Ventures Co., Ltd. established the Yanmar Ventures Ⅱ Investment Limited Partnership (“Fund Ⅱ”), with the aim of supporting the growth of startups with innovative technologies—both in Japan and internationally—while ensuring that the benefits of such innovations are returned to society. Fund Ⅱ also seeks to foster collaboration with partners.
Fund Ⅱ invests in startups that possess cutting-edge technologies aligned with the Yanmar Group’s mission, particularly in areas such as sustainable food production and energy conversion. By providing management support and facilitating strategic alliances with LP partners, Yanmar Ventures strives to promote co-creation through all our networks. Through these efforts, we aim to deliver lasting social impact and enrich lives for all our tomorrows.
For more information, visit us at : https://www.yanmar.com/global/yvs.
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