Olivier Tonneau (Quantonation) invited on CNBC to discuss the global rise of quantum technologies

Interview1 December 2025

Olivier Tonneau, Founding Partner at Quantonation, was recently invited on CNBC to discuss the current momentum of quantum technologies and their emergence as a new frontier for deeptech investment.

During the interview, he emphasized that quantum technologies are gradually moving out of the research sphere and entering a phase of industrial adoption:

“Quantum technologies are truly beginning to solve real problems for industry.”

He also highlighted that the sector’s maturation could accelerate in the coming years:

“We are heading toward industrialization within four to five years.”

Finally, when asked about Europe’s and the UK’s international positioning, he praised the scientific strength of the continent:

“Europe has teams, laboratories, and an ecosystem of remarkable excellence.”

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