The deal adds Quantagonia’s optimisation and AI software to Strangeworks’ platform, expanding operations across Europe, the US, Asia-Pacific, and India.
Strangeworks, a US-based quantum and high-performance computing software firm, has acquired Germany’s Quantagonia, a company specialising in optimisation software and AI-driven decision-making.
The deal brings together expertise working with quantum computing systems and managing multiple optimisation solvers with AI applications.
“By joining forces with Quantagonia, we can broaden the reach of advanced optimisation and AI technologies to more enterprises globally,” said Whurley, Founder and Chief Executive of Strangeworks. “Their expertise in applied AI and optimisation will play a central role in accelerating our work.”
Quantagonia’s solver orchestration engine manages multiple solvers in parallel to improve performance across optimisation tasks, unlike the conventional single-algorithm approaches. Its AI-powered interface, supported by large language models, allows non-technical users to solve problems without deep programming knowledge.
Dirk Zechiel, co-founder and chief executive of Quantagonia, will take a senior leadership role at Strangeworks. “This step allows us to scale faster and serve a wider customer base,” Zechiel said.
Companies are combining classical and quantum methods to strengthen commercial offerings. Bob Sorensen, Chief Quantum Analyst at Hyperion Research, said such acquisitions are becoming important milestones as firms face growing pressure to demonstrate competitive advantage.
Quantagonia employs teams in Munich and Frankfurt, which will now form part of Strangeworks’ European operations. This adds to Strangeworks’ established bases in the United States and Asia-Pacific.
Strangeworks is backed by investors including IBM, Hitachi Ventures, RTX Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and GreatPoint Ventures. The company has also set up a presence in India in 2025 as part of its international expansion.
