Tech Company Financing Transactions
Photon Queue Funding Round
Photon Queue, based in Champaign, secured $4 million from Playground Global and private investors.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
7/21/2026
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$4,000,000
Round
Seed
Investors
Playground Global (Lead Investor)
Proceeds Purpose
The company intends to use the funds to accelerate its product development, manufacturing capabilities and customer deployments.
Company Information
Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Manufacturing
Mailing Address
60 Hazelwood Dr
Champaign, IL 61820
USA
Champaign, IL 61820
USA
Phone
Undisclosed
Website
Email Address
Overview
Photon Queue is developing quantum memories that leverage simple and scalable linear optics to create one of the best photon-storage devices in the world.
Profile
Social Media
Company News
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Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Nathan Arnold
Chief Scientific Officer
Kai Shinbrough
Chief Technical Officer
Kelsey Ortiz
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