One of the original inventors of the AI system that powered the development of Apple’s Siri has today launched his new startup at the intersection of AI and quantum technology.
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Copenhagen-based SiC Systems, a spinout from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), announced that it has officially launched with a funding round led by QDNL Participations.
Earlier this year, Amsterdam-based QDNL Participations, a quantum-focused VC firm, announced the first close of its new fund at €25M, targeting €60M for the fund.
Founded in 2023 and led by General Partner Ton van ’t Noordende, QDNL Participations was established to accelerate the Dutch quantum technology ecosystem with a €15M fund.
The fund has invested in nine of the Netherlands’ most high-potential quantum startups, including Qblox, QuantWare, QphoX, and Q*Bird.
Kris Kaczmarek, Investment Director at QDNL Participations, says, “SiC’s fusion of agentic AI and quantum innovation represents a leap forward for mission-critical applications. As a dedicated quantum investor, we’re thrilled to back a team led by Savoie, whose track record in foundational AI and quantum technologies is second to none.”
Others, including Propagator Ventures, Plug and Play, and Wavepeak Ventures, also participated in the round.
Christopher Savoie, founder and CEO of SiC Systems, says, “From the early multi-agent natural language interfaces that brought Siri to life to today’s agentic AI for the physical worlds of industrial and defence applications, my personal AI journey has always been about making intelligence actionable.”
Fund utilisation
SiC Systems will use the funds to develop advanced virtual sensors that accurately simulate and predict physical states, helping to lower hardware costs and improve reliability.
The company will also accelerate its AI frameworks for autonomous control and sensor management in industrial and defence settings.
Additionally, SiC Systems plans to form partnerships and conduct pilot programs with leading companies in manufacturing, energy, and defence to demonstrate the real-world effectiveness of its platform.
“This financing validates our vision and equips us to scale quantum-enhanced virtual sensors that provide unparalleled accuracy and efficiency in real-time control. We’re excited to partner with QDNL Participations, Propagator, Plug and Play, and Wavepeak—investors who share our commitment to pushing the boundaries of AI and quantum tech for real-world impact.”
SiC Systems: Uniting AI and quantum technology
Founded by Christopher J. Savoie (whose pioneering work in AI agents helped shape the intelligent assistants) and Professor Seyed Soheil Monsouri (an expert in process systems engineering at DTU), SiC Systems is developing technology that integrates autonomous AI agents with quantum-enhanced physical systems.
Marianne Thellersen, SVP of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Technical University of Denmark (DTU), says, “SiC’s technology is testament to the extensive resources we put into research and innovation, and we’re delighted to see such a high-calibre team deliver on the groundwork built at DTU.”
The company’s proprietary multi-agent platform combines advanced process modelling, agentic AI, and generative AI enhanced by quantum computing.
This creates adaptive, autonomous systems that can make accurate, real-time decisions in complex and changing environments.
These technologies work alongside classical and quantum sensors, making it possible to address complex challenges in sectors where it is crucial to make informed decisions based on deep knowledge and precise modelling of underlying physics.
Initial applications will target biomanufacturing, industrial automation, and defence operations, fields where secure, high-fidelity decision-making is essential.
