IQM, a Global Leader in Quantum Computing, and Real Asset Acquisition Corp. Announce Upsized USD 146 million PIPE with New Commitment from Ilmarinen

02 Jun 2026
7 min read
  • IQM in conjunction with its SPAC partner, Real Asset Acquisition Corp., increased commitments to its PIPE due to upsized demand.
  • This additional commitment comes from a new investor, Ilmarinen, one of Finland’s largest private earnings-related pension insurance companies. This brings total PIPE commitments from leading new and existing investors to over USD 146 million.
  • The transaction values IQM at a pre-money equity valuation of approximately USD 1.8 billion and a cash position expected to be up to EUR 406 million (USD 477 million 1).
  • Significant business momentum, with 2025 revenue of EUR 31 million (USD 36 million2).

PRINCETON, NJ & ESPOO, FINLAND | 2 June 2026 | IQM Finland Oy, a global leader in full-stack superconducting quantum computers (“IQM”, “IQM Quantum Computers” or the “Company”) and Real Asset Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: RAAQ), a special purpose acquisition company (“RAAQ”), today announced an additional  PIPE commitment from Ilmarinen in connection with the previously announced business combination between IQM and RAAQ. Ilmarinen’s new commitment comes alongside commitments from other leading institutional investors in the previously announced USD 134 million PIPE.

 

The incremental PIPE provides additional funding on top of the previously announced USD 134 million in PIPE financing proceeds to be used to accelerate IQM’s technology and commercial development towards fault-tolerant quantum computing, further advancing its position as a leading provider of quantum computers.

 

Headquartered in Finland, IQM plans to list its American Depositary Shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market in the U.S. and its ordinary shares on the Helsinki stock exchange in connection with the completion of this transaction.  Ahead of the listing, investment exposure to IQM is available to the public by investing in its special purpose acquisition company partner, Real Asset Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: RAAQ).

 

IQM is a quantum computing company that builds full stack, open-architecture quantum computers that can be deployed on-premise or accessed via the cloud. IQM operates a vertically integrated business model, boasting a unique combination of proprietary infrastructure from their own chip design tool and software developer platform, to a quantum chip fab, assembly line and data center, allowing the company to accelerate its innovation cycles, deliver best-in-class quantum computing to its customers and enabling the quantum ecosystem to grow.

 

Jan Goetz, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, IQM, said: “We’re pleased to see such strong investor demand, particularly with the addition of Ilmarinen. This upsized commitment from one of Finland’s largest private earnings-related pension insurance companies underscores confidence in our technology roadmap and the progress we’re making with our Production Quantum – a model where our customers own the system, operate it, and grow with it. This commitment signals that the market recognizes our product readiness and the real value we’re delivering to customers tackling some of the world’s most complex problems.”

 

Peter Ort, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chairman, Real Asset Acquisition Corp, said: “We reopened the PIPE because the demand is there from institutional investors who recognize what IQM has built — operational quantum computers, active customer deployments, and a commercial foundation that most of the quantum sector has yet to achieve. This capital positions us to scale aggressively into that lead.”

 

The securities being sold in the PIPE financing have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or applicable state securities laws and accordingly may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration with the SEC or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and such applicable state securities laws.

 

This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities, nor shall there be any sale of the securities being offered in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.

 

Conference Call Information

Management of IQM and RAAQ previously hosted an investor conference call to discuss the transaction and review an investor presentation. Interested investors can access a webcast recording of the conference call by visiting https://iqm.tech/investors/.

 

Advisors

J.P. Morgan SE is serving as financial advisor and capital market advisor to IQM. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and TD Cowen are serving as PIPE placement agents to IQM. Rothschild & Co is serving as financial advisor and capital markets advisor to IQM and its Board of Directors. TD Cowen is serving as financial advisor and capital markets advisor to RAAQ. Cohen & Company Capital Markets is serving as a capital markets advisor to RAAQ. Cooley LLP and Borenius Attorneys Ltd are serving as legal advisors to IQM, and Perkins Coie LLP, Krogerus Attorneys Ltd and Conyers Dill & Pearman LLP are serving as legal advisors to RAAQ. DLA Piper LLP (US) is serving as legal advisor to J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and TD Cowen. The Blueshirt Group is serving as investor relations advisor to IQM.

 

 

Additional Information About the Proposed Transaction and Where to Find It

In connection with the business combination, IQM has filed a registration statement on Form F-4 (the “Registration Statement”), including a proxy statement/prospectus  that will be mailed to RAAQ’s shareholders in connection with its extraordinary general meeting to be held to approve the business combination (the “Extraordinary General Meeting”). The Registration Statement, including the proxy statement/prospectus contained therein, contains important information about the proposed business combination and the other matters to be voted upon at the Extraordinary General Meeting. This communication does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the proposed business combination and is not intended to provide the basis for any investment decision or any other decision in respect of such matters. RAAQ and IQM may also file other documents with the SEC regarding the proposed business

About Real Asset Acquisition Corp.

Based in Princeton, NJ, Real Asset Acquisition Corp. is a Nasdaq-listed (Nasdaq: RAAQ) special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The RAAQ team includes seasoned quantum computing experts with deep technical and industry experience.

1 Assuming no redemptions from RAAQ public shareholders

2 ECB reference exchange rate of EUR/USD of 1.175 as of December 31, 202

About IQM Quantum Computers

IQM Quantum Computers is a global leader in superconducting quantum computers, delivering full-stack quantum systems and cloud platform access to research institutions, universities, high-performance computing centers, and national laboratories worldwide. IQM’s on-premises deployment model gives customers direct ownership and control of their quantum infrastructure. Founded in 2018, headquartered in Finland, it has over 350 employees. IQM operates across Europe, Asia, and North America. IQM has announced its plans to become the first publicly listed  European quantum company on a major U.S. stock exchange by merging with Real Asset Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: RAAQ); with a dual listing on the Helsinki Stock Exchange also under consideration.

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