MergerJun 25, 2026, 01:31 AM
WISeKey, SEALSQ, GigCapital8 Form Quantisimo; Target $575M Quantum Platform
AI Summary
WISeKey International Holding Ltd. and its subsidiary SEALSQ Corp. announced that their jointly established special purpose vehicle, Quantisimo Corp., has entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent with GigCapital8 Corp. for a proposed business combination. The transaction aims to create a Nasdaq-listed strategic quantum technology platform with an initial enterprise value of approximately $575 million. The parties intend to increase this valuation to $2 billion through additional acquisitions of quantum companies, with the transaction expected to close in Q1 2027.
Key Highlights
- WISeKey and SEALSQ established Quantisimo Corp. as a special purpose vehicle.
- Quantisimo entered a non-binding Letter of Intent with GigCapital8 Corp.
- Proposed business combination aims to create a Nasdaq-listed quantum technology platform.
- Combined company expected to have an initial enterprise value of approximately $575 million.
- Target to increase valuation to $2 billion through up to five additional acquisitions.
- Transaction is currently expected to close during the first quarter of 2027.
- Quantisimo will leverage WISeKey's cybersecurity and SEALSQ's semiconductor expertise.
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