Real Asset Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: RAAQ) is a blank check company in the financial services sector, categorized in the shell companies industry. Its public communications describe it as being formed to effect a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
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IQM Quantum Computers (Nasdaq: RAAQ, via Real Asset Acquisition Corp) activated its IQM Radiance 54-qubit quantum computer at supercomputing center CINECA in Bologna, Italy.
The on-premises system, integrated with Leonardo, supports hybrid HPC–quantum workflows and marks Italy’s second IQM quantum computer ahead of IQM’s planned public listing in mid-2026.
IQM Quantum Computers announced a new quantum error-correcting code, barbell codes, tailored to its Constellation processor topology. The approach targets scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing with up to 1,000x lower logical error rates than the surface code and up to 8x fewer physical qubits, while keeping hardware complexity comparatively low.
IQM plans to deploy 150-qubit systems later in 2026, has introduced the IQM Halocene system for error correction research, and recently reported increased commitments to its PIPE ahead of a planned Nasdaq listing via merger with Real Asset Acquisition Corp (Nasdaq: RAAQ).
IQM and Real Asset Acquisition (Nasdaq:RAAQ) announced SEC effectiveness of the Form F‑4 registration statement for their proposed business combination on June 5, 2026.
The RAAQ extraordinary general meeting is set for June 25, 2026, to approve the deal.
IQM, a full‑stack superconducting quantum computing company, reports 23 quantum computers sold, 18 delivered, and audited 2025 revenue of EUR 31 million (USD 36 million). Following closing, IQM plans to list ADSs on Nasdaq Global Select Market and seek listing on Nasdaq Helsinki under ticker IQMX. Closing is expected after satisfaction of stated conditions.
IQM Finland and Real Asset Acquisition Corp (Nasdaq: RAAQ) announced an upsized PIPE, with total commitments now over USD 146 million, including a new investment from Ilmarinen.
The deal implies a pre-money equity valuation for IQM of about USD 1.8 billion, an expected cash position of up to EUR 406 million, and reported 2025 revenue of EUR 31 million. IQM plans dual listings of ADSs on Nasdaq and ordinary shares in Helsinki upon completion of the business combination.
IQM Quantum Computers and Real Asset Acquisition (Nasdaq: RAAQ) highlighted the launch of the IQM Radiance R1, the first on-premises quantum computer at Poznan University of Technology. The system is IQM’s second operational quantum computer in Poland and supports education, research, and STEM development.
The deployment aligns with Poland’s quantum roadmap and European strategies, enabling new engineering and master’s programs in quantum technologies from October 2026. IQM reports 23 systems sold worldwide and has agreed to a business combination with RAAQ, filing an F-4 to list on Nasdaq.
IQM and Real Asset Acquisition Corp (Nasdaq: RAAQ) filed a Form F-4 registration statement with the SEC for their proposed business combination, a key step toward IQM becoming a public company.
The deal implies a pre-money equity valuation of about USD 1.8 billion and could give IQM up to EUR 397 million (USD 465 million) in cash, combining RAAQ’s trust (assuming no redemptions), PIPE proceeds, warrant exercises, and existing cash. According to IQM, 2025 revenue is USD 36 million (over EUR 31 million). IQM intends to list American Depositary Shares on the Nasdaq Global Exchange and apply to list its shares on Nasdaq Helsinki under ticker “IQMX”. All material IQM shareholders have agreed to a customary lock-up, and boards of both companies have unanimously approved the transaction, which remains subject to shareholder approvals and other closing conditions.
IQM Quantum Computers launched an HPC Integration Service that lets IQM Radiance quantum systems operate as Slurm-managed nodes alongside CPUs and GPUs in existing high-performance computing environments. The service uses the open-source Quantum Device Management Interface (QDMI) and already runs in production at the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre.
IQM reports on-premises systems at four of the world’s top 10 supercomputing centres and notes a planned business combination with Real Asset Acquisition Corp (Nasdaq: RAAQ), after which it expects a major U.S. exchange listing and is considering a Helsinki dual listing.
IQM Quantum Computers (RAAQ) sold a Radiance 20-qubit system to TOYO Corporation, the first enterprise quantum computer deployment in Japan and IQM's third Asia-Pacific installation. The system will be available on-premises and via cloud and is scheduled for delivery by the end of 2026.
The deployment targets integration with high-performance computing and support for Japanese enterprises and researchers to develop practical quantum use cases aligned with national quantum targets.
IQM and Real Asset Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: RAAQ) announced the confidential submission of a draft Form F-4 registration statement with the SEC in connection with their proposed business combination. The deal would make IQM a publicly traded company and is expected to close in mid-2026, subject to RAAQ shareholder approval, SEC effectiveness and customary closing conditions. IQM operates a vertically integrated quantum computing model, including proprietary chip design tools, a quantum chip fab, assembly line, software developer platform and data centre to support deployed on-premises superconducting quantum computers.
IQM and Real Asset Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: RAAQ) will host a conference call to discuss their definitive business combination announced Feb 23, 2026. The deal will take IQM public via American Depositary Shares on a leading U.S. exchange and aims to provide funding to accelerate development toward fault-tolerant quantum computing.
IQM is considering a subsequent dual listing of ordinary shares on the Helsinki exchange. Investors can access a recording at meetiqm.com/investors; RAAQ will file a transcript with the SEC.