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KQC Quantum and Charlton Aria Announce Business Combination to Go Public

By Business WireOctober 7, 2026

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KQC Quantum is going public on the Nasdaq via a merger with Charlton Aria to expand its enterprise quantum and security offerings.

KQC Quantum, a South Korean enterprise quantum computing and security company, has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Charlton Aria Acquisition Corporation. The merger will result in KQC becoming a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq.

KQC specializes in helping enterprises adopt quantum computing and post-quantum cryptography through its AI-driven hybrid platform, Qubiteer. The platform allows users to access multiple quantum technologies and select the most suitable hardware for specific workloads.

The company has already established a track record of industrial projects, including collaborations with POSCO Holdings in battery material modeling. This move to the public markets is expected to provide the capital and visibility necessary to expand their quantum-safe security and enterprise computing solutions globally.

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