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Intel buys quantum software pioneer Classiq for $2.2B

Context: Intel is buying the Israeli quantum-programming software startup; SiliconANGLE puts the price at $2.2B, Bloomberg at about $2.3B.

From SiliconANGLE: Intel Corp. said today it has agreed to the terms of a blockbuster acquisition for the quantum computing software startup Classiq Technologies Ltd. It’ll pay $2.2 billion to buy the Israeli company, making it the second-largest acquisition in its history after its $15.3 billion deal to buy Mobileye…

Source
SiliconANGLE (siliconangle.com)
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Edition
Monday, October 26, 2026, ranked 11
Status
The company itself announced or confirmed this.
Why it’s here
Intel's second-largest acquisition ever; covered by two outlets.
Topics
M&A, Chips