Michael Förtsch, Founder of Q.ANT

About Michael Förtsch

Dr. Michael Förtsch is the Co-founder and CEO of Q.ANT, a deep-tech company based in Stuttgart, Germany. He founded Q.ANT in 2018 to develop energy-efficient light-based processors addressing AI's scalability and energy challenges. In July 2025, he led Q.ANT in closing a €62 million Series A round.

Michael Förtsch at a glance

• Company: Q.ANT
• Total raised: $67M
• Latest round: Series A
• Investors: Cherry Ventures, UVC Partners, imec.xpand, L-Bank, Verve Ventures, Grazia Equity
• Location: Stuttgart, Germany

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