IQM reshapes leadership ahead of Real Asset merger
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.IQM Quantum Computers appointed Dr. Craig Ciesla as CTO and promoted Dr. Inés de Vega to Chief Scientist ahead of its merger with SPAC Real Asset Acquisition Corp. This leadership reshuffle aims to strengthen technology execution for the planned Nasdaq debut, supported by a $146 million PIPE.
Real Asset Acquisition Corporation Class A ( (RAAQ) ) has issued an update.
On June 19, 2026, IQM Quantum Computers announced it had appointed deep-tech veteran Dr. Craig Ciesla as Chief Technology Officer and moved quantum solutions executive Dr. Inés de Vega into the new role of Chief Scientist, as part of preparations for its planned merger with SPAC Real Asset Acquisition Corp. and Nasdaq debut. The leadership reshuffle aims to strengthen IQM’s technology execution and scientific governance as it scales production-grade, fault-tolerant quantum systems, with momentum underscored by an upsized $146 million PIPE led by institutional investors including Finnish pension insurer Ilmarinen.
Real Asset Acquisition Corp. previously disclosed a February 22, 2026 business combination agreement that will make IQM a publicly traded company, with the SEC declaring the registration statement effective on June 5, 2026 and a shareholder vote scheduled via an extraordinary general meeting. The transaction, which could create the first publicly listed European quantum company on the Nasdaq Global Exchange, is set to test investor appetite for quantum hardware plays, while potentially giving IQM additional capital to expand its vertically integrated manufacturing footprint and global customer base.
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IQM Quantum Computers is a Finland-headquartered deep-tech company specializing in superconducting quantum computers, providing full-stack systems and cloud access to research institutions, universities, high-performance computing centers, national labs and enterprises worldwide. Founded in 2018 and operating across Europe, Asia and North America, IQM emphasizes on-premises deployment, runs its own chip factory and assembly line, and has sold 23 quantum computers, positioning itself as a leading vertically integrated quantum hardware supplier preparing for a Nasdaq listing via a merger with Real Asset Acquisition Corp.
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