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Bitso Leads Latin America into the Future of Currencies with a $62-million Investment from Kaszek Ventures and QED Investors

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Bitso , Latin Americas leading crypto platform, founded in 2014, today announced that it closed a $62 million Series B round led by distinguished investment firms Kaszek Ventures and QED Investors .

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  • Bitso , Latin Americas leading crypto platform, founded in 2014, today announced that it closed a $62 million Series B round led by distinguished investment firms Kaszek Ventures and QED Investors .
  • Working with the brilliant, experienced teams at QED and Kaszek Ventures will help us further this mission.
  • The series B funding Bitso announced today represents the first foray into cryptocurrency for both QED Investors and Kaszek Ventures.
  • With over 200 employees from 25 different countries, Bitso is the largest and most trusted crypto platform in Latin America.

QEDIT Joins Forces with Galois as Part of US Government-Funded Initiative to Advance Zero-Knowledge Proof Cryptography

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

The SIEVE program also seeks to advance the performance and efficiency of ZKPs and broaden the accessibility of ZKP technology to new swathes of platform-agnostic developers.

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  • The SIEVE program also seeks to advance the performance and efficiency of ZKPs and broaden the accessibility of ZKP technology to new swathes of platform-agnostic developers.
  • Jonathan Rouach, CEO and Co-Founder of QEDIT, said, "QEDIT is delighted to partner with Galois and other esteemed academic institutions aspart of this landmark research project on behalf of DARPA.
  • Dr. Alex Malozemoff, Principal Researcher at Galois, said, "We at Galois are constantly striving to close the gap between research and real-world deployment.
  • QEDIT offers a suite of enterprise solutions based on ZKP cryptography and other privacy-enhancing techniques to help businesses mitigate risk and stay competitive through privacy-compliant, cross-organizational data collaboration.

QEDIT Joins Forces with Galois as Part of US Government-Funded Initiative to Advance Zero-Knowledge Proof Cryptography

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

The SIEVE program also seeks to advance the performance and efficiency of ZKPs and broaden the accessibility of ZKP technology to new swathes of platform-agnostic developers.

Key Points: 
  • The SIEVE program also seeks to advance the performance and efficiency of ZKPs and broaden the accessibility of ZKP technology to new swathes of platform-agnostic developers.
  • Jonathan Rouach, CEO and Co-Founder of QEDIT, said, "QEDIT is delighted to partner with Galois and other esteemed academic institutions aspart of this landmark research project on behalf of DARPA.
  • Dr. Alex Malozemoff, Principal Researcher at Galois, said, "We at Galois are constantly striving to close the gap between research and real-world deployment.
  • QEDIT offers a suite of enterprise solutions based on ZKP cryptography and other privacy-enhancing techniques to help businesses mitigate risk and stay competitive through privacy-compliant, cross-organizational data collaboration.

Worky Announces US $3M Investment Round Led by QED Investors

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Worky, an all-in-one HR software and payroll platform for small- and medium-sized businesses in Mexico, announced a $3M seed round led by fintech specialist QED Investors.

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  • Worky, an all-in-one HR software and payroll platform for small- and medium-sized businesses in Mexico, announced a $3M seed round led by fintech specialist QED Investors.
  • Along with the founding round, Lauren Connolley Morton of QED Investors and Leticia Jauregui of LEAP Global Partners will join Workys board of directors.
  • Through Worky, a company can automate employee files, PTO management, recruiting, evaluations, payroll, employee benefits, and more.
  • QED Investors is a leading boutique venture capital firm based in Alexandria, VA. QED Investors is focused on investing in early-stage, disruptive financial services companies in North America, South America, and the United Kingdom.

The Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C) Releases Survey Showing COVID-19’s Impact on Quantum Businesses

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Tuesday, April 28, 2020

APRIL 28, 2020 The Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C) released results of a survey demonstrating the impact COVID-19 is having on U.S. companies that are part of the quantum information science and technology (QIST) innovation ecosystem.

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  • APRIL 28, 2020 The Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C) released results of a survey demonstrating the impact COVID-19 is having on U.S. companies that are part of the quantum information science and technology (QIST) innovation ecosystem.
  • The QED-C is an industry-driven consortium managed by SRI International with the mission to enable and grow a robust U.S. quantum information science and technology industry and supply chain.
  • The survey compiles 46 responses from diverse types of businesses including component and system manufacturers, software developers and R&D firms.
  • QED-C is a consortium managed by SRI International and established in response to the National Quantum Initiative Act.

Quality Electrodynamics (QED) Sells Majority Ownership Interest to Canon Inc.

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Thursday, October 31, 2019

Quality Electrodynamics, LLC (QED), headquartered in Mayfield Village, Ohio, announced today the sale of 70% of its ownership interest to Canon Inc. (Canon) headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

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  • Quality Electrodynamics, LLC (QED), headquartered in Mayfield Village, Ohio, announced today the sale of 70% of its ownership interest to Canon Inc. (Canon) headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
  • QED will become a consolidated subsidiary of Canon but will retain its name, independent identity and location in Mayfield Village.
  • As part of this, Canon has designated its medical business as a new business that will expand and drive future growth.
  • About QED: Quality Electrodynamics (QED) was founded in 2006 by Dr. Hiroyuki Fujita with a vision to revolutionize medical imaging through advanced technical innovation in clinical diagnostic equipment.

Quantum Computing Inc. Joins the Quantum Economic Development Consortium

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Monday, August 19, 2019

LEESBURG, Va., Aug. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantum Computing Inc. (OTC:QUBT) (the Company or Quantum Computing), an advanced technology company developing applications for quantum computers, announced today that the company has been admitted to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)-supported Quantum Economic Development Consortium.

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  • LEESBURG, Va., Aug. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantum Computing Inc. (OTC:QUBT) (the Company or Quantum Computing), an advanced technology company developing applications for quantum computers, announced today that the company has been admitted to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)-supported Quantum Economic Development Consortium.
  • The Quantum Economic Development Consortium or QED-Cmanaged by SRI International is a government and industry supported initiative to foster collaboration and expand U.S. leadership in the global quantum information science and technology economy.
  • Government support through a national quantum strategy will help guarantee the continued growth of the U.S. Quantum Computing Industry.
  • About QED-C: The Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C) aims to expand U.S. leadership in global quantum research and development and the emerging quantum industry in computing, communications and sensing.

QED Group, LLC Completes Two-Year Restructuring Early; Promotes Patrick Lohmeyer to Chief Operating Officer

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Thursday, October 25, 2018

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- QED Group, LLC (QED)announced today it has completed a two-year corporate restructuring process ahead of schedule with the promotion of Patrick Lohmeyer to Chief Operating Officer.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- QED Group, LLC (QED)announced today it has completed a two-year corporate restructuring process ahead of schedule with the promotion of Patrick Lohmeyer to Chief Operating Officer.
  • "With our restructuring complete, QED is ready to embrace the opportunities that lie ahead while pushing the boundaries in learning and data utilization."
  • "I'm humbled to serve QED in this new role and am incredibly proud of the QED team for having achieved these milestones while simultaneously delivering high-quality solutions for our clients," commented Patrick Lohmeyer.
  • About QED Group, LLC: Founded in 1998 by Neelima Grover, QED Group, LLC is a pioneer in providing data-driven, utilization-focused products and services for clients in the international development, defense, and diplomacy space.

QED Group CEO Neelima Grover to Speak at NABOE CEO Breakfast Series

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Wednesday, September 12, 2018

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The QED Group and the National Association of Business Owners and Entrepreneurs (NABOE) have announced that QED's CEO Neelima Grover will speak at their upcoming CEO Breakfast Series on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 at 7am at the Washington Golf and Country Club in Arlington, Virginia.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The QED Group and the National Association of Business Owners and Entrepreneurs (NABOE) have announced that QED's CEO Neelima Grover will speak at their upcoming CEO Breakfast Series on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 at 7am at the Washington Golf and Country Club in Arlington, Virginia.
  • "NABOE is proud to provide opportunities for our members to hear from successful entrepreneurs like Neelima," said Ron Wills, President of CEO Focus for the Washington, DC Region and Founder of NABOE.
  • For more information on the QED Group and Neelima Grover, please visit www.qedgroupllc.com .
  • About The QED Group:Founded in 1998 by Neelima Grover, The QED Group is a preeminent thought leader ininternational development, having been instrumental in driving US Government policy in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)and Adaptive Management.

Twelve Academic Technologies Selected for Science Center Proof-of-Concept Program

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Monday, September 10, 2018

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Twelve promising technologies developed at nine academic institutions across the tristate region have been selected as finalists for the University City Science Center's QED Program.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Twelve promising technologies developed at nine academic institutions across the tristate region have been selected as finalists for the University City Science Center's QED Program.
  • The QED finalists were vetted by a selection team comprised of 22 industry experts and investors charged with identifying technologies with clear product potential in life science and healthcare markets.
  • Funding for each project is contributed equally by the Science Center and the researcher's home institution.
  • For 50+ years, the Science Center has supported startups, research, and economic development in the life sciences, healthcare, physical sciences, and emerging technology sectors.