Alpha Edison Files $6.2M Quantum Computing Fund Under Nick Grouf

Nick Grouf, co-founder of Alpha Edison, filed Alpha Edison Quantum II, L.L.C. for $6.2 million on August 13, 2026, classified under SciTech and Deep Tech.

The II designation confirms this is Alpha Edison's second dedicated quantum computing vehicle. Alpha Edison Quantum I has been substantially deployed, and Grouf is opening a new pool to continue investing in the sector. That sequencing matters: a second fund in a thematic series requires LPs who saw Fund I's performance and chose to re-commit, which implies Alpha Edison has built a track record in quantum investing that justifies the follow-on raise.

Alpha Edison is a Los Angeles-based venture firm that has historically invested at the intersection of science and durable competitive advantage. The creation of a standalone quantum series, separate from the main flagship fund, signals a level of conviction that the quantum computing market requires dedicated attention rather than opportunistic allocation from a generalist pool.

Quantum computing venture at this fund size typically backs companies building quantum hardware components, error correction algorithms, quantum networking infrastructure, or near-term applications in optimization, simulation, and cryptography. The sector has matured from a research curiosity into a legitimate early-stage venture category, with enough companies at Series A and earlier stage to fill a dedicated fund portfolio.

Source: AngelLinx Intelligence