Patent Pending & Progress Secured

 

 

Qlok’s QETS technology is patent pending (US App. No. 19/087,242, filed March 21, 2025), with formalities cleared as of March 26, 2025. Our IP protects a physics-based solution for a $106B market, ensuring Qlok’s leadership in quantum security.

 

 

 

 

Funding Strategy

 

Qlok, Inc. is raising $2M from VCs and angels, pursuing $1.3M+ in grants (e.g., NSF SBIR), and exploring accelerators like Techstars Quantum Tech, ensuring robust growth.

 

 

 

 

Investment Ask

 

$2M for 20% Equity

 

 

Use of Funds: 18-month runway to build a QETS prototype ($1.5M), secure fintech pilots, and achieve $1M ARR by Q1 2026.

 

 

Valuation: $10M pre-money—aligned with quantum seed rounds (e.g., Q-CTRL’s $15M at $50M pre-money, 2021).

 

 

Return Potential: $5M ARR by Q3 2027, positioning Qlok for a $15M-$20M Series A.

 

 

 

 

Roadmap

 

Q2 2025: qlok.net live, fundraising launched.

 

 

Q3 2025: QETS prototype complete - unhackable transactions over 50 km.

 

 

Q1 2026: First fintech pilot, $1M ARR achieved.

 

 

Q3 2027: $5M ARR, Series A ready.

 

 

 

 

AInvestor FAQ:

 

Why Qlok’s QETS Is the Future of Security

We know investors have questions about quantum security and Qlok’s path to success. Here are answers to common concerns, showcasing why QETS is a $2M opportunity worth joining.

 

How does QETS ensure that two parties to a transaction are legitimate?

QETS uses quantum entanglement to authenticate both parties in real time. When a transaction begins, entangled photon pairs are distributed to each party through our secure network. The parties perform entanglement verification, a process that confirms their quantum states are perfectly correlated, a property that cannot be faked or intercepted. If the verification succeeds, the transaction is authorized; if not, it’s flagged as illegitimate. This physics-based approach ensures only legitimate parties can complete a transaction, unlike traditional cryptography, which relies on crackable keys.

 

How does QETS prevent someone from hacking a device?

QETS goes beyond securing device communication, it protects the transaction itself at the quantum level. While our scalable network ensures secure photon transmission between devices, the real power lies in entanglement verification. If a hacker attempts to access a device mid-transaction, the act of interception disrupts the entangled state, which is instantly detectable (e.g., >95% fidelity drop). This triggers an alert, halting the transaction. Additionally, QETS integrates with end-user verification modules (e.g., photonic chips with quantum error correction) to ensure devices are tamper-proof, any unauthorized access attempt is flagged before a transaction can proceed.

 

How does QETS secure devices from unauthorized access?

QETS embeds quantum authentication into devices using entangled photons as unique, unhackable tokens. Each device in the network; whether a bank server, voting terminal, or IoT sensor, receives a photon pair tied to its transaction partner. To access the system, the device must verify its entangled state with the network’s trusted authority. Unauthorized access attempts (e.g., a hacker spoofing a device) fail because they can’t replicate the quantum entanglement, which is protected by the laws of physics. Our system also employs error correction to detect tampering, ensuring devices remain secure throughout the transaction process.

 

How does Qlok compete with established players like ID Quantique or Toshiba?

Unlike QKD providers like ID Quantique and Toshiba, which focus on securing keys, QETS directly authenticates transactions with quantum entanglement, offering real-time, end-to-end security. While QKD secures communication channels, QETS secures the transaction itself, a critical gap in current quantum solutions. We also lead in low-competition niches like voting and IoT authentication, where QKD adoption lags. Our patent-pending technology (US App. No. 19/087,242, formalities cleared March 26, 2025) gives us a first-mover advantage, positioning Qlok to capture a $10B TAM by 2030.

 

Is QETS scalable for global use, given quantum tech’s early stage?

Yes, QETS is designed for scalability. Our network uses quantum repeaters to extend entanglement over 50 km today, with a goal of 500 km by 2027, leveraging satellite links for global reach. Recent research (e.g., Delft’s 50 km networks, Nature 2021) supports our approach, and our $1.5M prototype budget will deliver a working system by Q3 2025. QETS’s multi-wavelength multiplexing ensures high capacity, making it viable for global applications like finance, voting, and supply chains.

 

What’s the risk of quantum tech regulation impacting Qlok?

Quantum tech regulation is emerging but focused on cryptography standards (e.g., NIST’s post-quantum cryptography, 2024). QETS’s physics-based security aligns with these trends—entanglement is inherently quantum-resistant, unlike traditional cryptography. Our focus on transaction authentication (not key distribution) positions us outside most regulatory debates. We’ll monitor frameworks like the EU’s Quantum Strategy (2025), but Qlok’s applications (e.g., voting, data security) address public good, reducing regulatory risk.

 

How will Qlok achieve $1M ARR by Q1 2026?

Our roadmap is clear: by Q3 2025, we’ll complete a QETS prototype (50 km transactions), followed by a fintech pilot in Q1 2026. We’re targeting early adopters in finance (e.g., payment processors) and voting (e.g., election tech firms), where QETS’s unhackable security commands premium pricing: $500K-$1M per pilot contract. With 2-3 pilots, we’ll hit $1M ARR, setting the stage for $5M by Q3 2027 and a Series A.

 

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