Aegiq, a University of Sheffield spin-out developing networking technology that's secure in the quantum computing age, has closed a Seed funding round totalling almost £4 million ($4.9M USD) for its quantum photonics platform.  

Aegiq, a University of Sheffield spin-out developing networking technology that's secure in the quantum computing age, has raised £1.8 million in seed funding for its quantum photonics platform. 

Deepbridge Capital and angel investors provided funds alongside High-Tech Gründerfonds, bringing Aegiq's total funding to date to £3.5 million. Aegiq is also considering funds to join a second seed round of funding.