Intel Agrees to Acquire Startup Classiq to Build Full-Stack Quantum Business. According to Zhitong Finance, Intel has agreed to acquire Israeli quantum computing startup Classiq Technologies for an undisclosed price, with the deal expected to close in the first half of 2027. Classiq's customers include BMW and AT&T, and its technology helps customers write code that can be tested and run on any type of quantum hardware. This acquisition will strengthen Intel's quantum hardware R&D capabilities and make its products easier to deploy in quantum computers. Intel CEO Li-Wu Chen stated that partnering with Classiq will transform Intel's quantum computing division into a full-stack quantum computing company. Classiq has raised over $200 million in funding and has approximately 130 employees. After the acquisition, it will continue to help customers develop code that can run on various types of quantum hardware, including competitor hardware.