GSV Ventures
Ground State Ventures discovers and supports high-potential quantum technology startups from the very beginning, investing across quantum computing, sensing, communications, and infrastructure to back teams building world-changing quantum technology businesses.
Check Size$500K – $4.2M
StagesSeed, Pre-Seed
LocationEurope
Data quality73good
Investment thesis
Ground State Ventures discovers and supports high-potential quantum technology startups from the very beginning, investing across quantum computing, sensing, communications, and infrastructure to back teams building world-changing quantum technology businesses.
90 confidence · stated by fund
Partners
TV
Ton van 't Noordende
General Partner
CR
Chad Rigetti
Partner
KK
Kris Kaczmarek
Investment Director
CJ
Cheryne Jonay
Analyst
What sets GSV Ventures apart
- Chad Rigetti as Partner (Rigetti Computing founder, quantum computing authority)
- Focused specialization in quantum technology across all stages
- European-based with US presence
- Early-stage focus (seed/pre-seed)
Recent investments
Sygaldry, Rhonexum, QT Sense, Diffraqtion, EuQlid, Quantum Elements
Investment profile
- Stages
- Seed, Pre-Seed
- Sectors
- Quantum computing, Quantum sensing, Quantum communications, Quantum infrastructure
- Cold inbound
- Accepted
Frequently asked questions
- What does GSV Ventures invest in?
- GSV Ventures is a seed, pre-seed stage Quantum computing, Quantum sensing, Quantum communications, Quantum infrastructure investor, typically writing $500K – $4.2M checks, primarily investing in Europe. Their thesis: Ground State Ventures discovers and supports high-potential quantum technology startups from the very beginning, investing across quantum computing, sensing, communications, and infrastructure to back teams building world-changing quantum technology businesses.
- What check size does GSV Ventures write?
- GSV Ventures typically writes $500K – $4.2M checks at the Seed, Pre-Seed stage in Quantum computing, Quantum sensing, Quantum communications, Quantum infrastructure.
- Is GSV Ventures actively deploying capital?
- GSV Ventures is actively deploying capital. What we observed: Multiple portfolio announcements in 2025-2026 with recent closes (Sygaldry Series A March 2026, Rhonexum March 2026, QT Sense February 2026), fund closed April 2026 at $88M
- What makes GSV Ventures different from other funds?
- GSV Ventures stands out on 4 points: Chad Rigetti as Partner (Rigetti Computing founder, quantum computing authority); Focused specialization in quantum technology across all stages; European-based with US presence; Early-stage focus (seed/pre-seed).
- What has GSV Ventures invested in recently?
- Recent investments DryPowder has tracked from GSV Ventures include Sygaldry, Rhonexum, QT Sense, Diffraqtion, EuQlid, Quantum Elements.
- How do I reach out to GSV Ventures?
- GSV Ventures accepts cold outreach, so you don't need a warm introduction to get a first read. Check their website for a submission form or contact address. Use DryPowder's AI fund matching to see how your startup aligns with GSV Ventures's thesis and focus areas (Quantum computing, Quantum sensing, Quantum communications, Quantum infrastructure) — it returns a fit score and specific talking points for your outreach.