WISeKey and SEALSQ set up Quantisimo SPV for $575M merger deal

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WISeKey International and its subsidiary SEALSQ announced that their jointly established special purpose vehicle, Quantisimo Corp, has entered into a non-binding letter of intent with GigCapital8 to explore a business combination that would create a Nasdaq-listed strategic quantum technology platform. The combined company is expected to have a pre-money enterprise value of approximately $575 million, with plans to increase that valuation to $2 billion through the acquisition of up to five additional quantum companies. The transaction is currently expected to close during the first quarter of 2027. Quantisimo was created to establish a Trusted Quantum Pure-Play platform providing investors with direct exposure to the quantum economy.

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SEALSQ's subsidiary Quantisimo is the SPV in the merger, creating a Nasdaq-listed quantum platform with $575M valuation.

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Quantisimo is the SPV entering the LOI for a $575M merger to become a Nasdaq-listed quantum platform.

GigCapital8 Corp.Private▲ Positive
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GigCapital8 is the SPAC partner in the merger, providing a Nasdaq listing path for Quantisimo.

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