QNu Labs Secures ₹200 Crore in Series A1 Round Led by NQM

9 Sept 2026, 6:00 am · 3d ago · 1 min read · Inc42

Amount

₹200 Cr

Stage

Series A1

Lead

National Quantum Mission, Speciale Invest

Bengaluru-based quantum cybersecurity startup QNu Labs has raised ₹200 crore ($21 million) in a Series A1 funding round co-led by the state-backed National Quantum Mission and Speciale Invest. Sony Innovation Fund, Gaja Capital, and Artha Ventures also participated. Led by co-founder and CEO Sunil Gupta, QNu Labs plans to deploy the capital towards research and development, go-to-market strategies, and defence-focused drone security solutions. The round brings its total funding to ₹375 crore and fulfills matching fund requirements for a ₹150 crore grant under the government’s Research, Development and Innovation initiative.