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Universal Quantum Raises $100 Million From Roblox CEO, Singapore Fund

The British startup secured the funding round to advance its work on building a working quantum computer.

1 publisher · 1 article · first seen 8 Oct 2026 · updated 2d ago

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How the odds moved · Above 32 billion
0%50%100%96%7 Oct, 04:47 UTCnowBloomberg.com: Roblox CEO, Singapore Fund Join $100 Million Round in Universal Quantum · 8 Oct, 05:00 UTC

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1 publisher has covered this in 1 article since 8 Oct 2026. Bloomberg.com published first, on 8 October at 05:00 UTC.

2 prediction markets price this story:

  • Above 32 billion — the market puts it at 96%, closing 27 Feb 2027. The market resolves to Yes if Roblox Corporation reports more than 32 billion hours of engagement during the third quarter of 2026. It resolves to No if the reported figure is 32 billion hours or fewer. Readers often mistake the linked news story about Universal Quantum for the relevant data source, but only official Roblox quarterly reports count.
  • Above 140 billion — the market puts it at 24%, closing 12 May 2027. The market resolves to Yes if Roblox Corporation reports more than 140 billion hours of engagement during its fiscal year 2026. Otherwise, it resolves to No. Readers often mistake the deadline for the end of the calendar year instead of the company's specific fiscal period.

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  1. Roblox CEO, Singapore Fund Join $100 Million Round in Universal Quantum Bloomberg.com ·

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  • Kalshi Above 32 billion 96% $0 24hends 27 Feb 2027

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  • Universal Quantum
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