FirstQFM selected among Stockholm's top 10 early-stage companies in Cherry Ventures' Heartbeat 2026

FirstQFM has been selected as one of Stockholm's 10 standout early-stage companies in Heartbeat 2026, a new report published by European venture capital firm Cherry Ventures.

Heartbeat examined more than 10,000 inception-stage companies across Europe, highlighting 10 promising companies in each featured city. To identify these companies, Cherry Ventures consulted local ecosystem leaders, university professors, angel investors, industry operators, and early-stage venture capital firms to identify promising startups before they gain widespread recognition.

The shortlisted companies were then assessed using Cherry Ventures' internal scoring framework, considering their potential for global impact, how genuinely AI-native their products are, the strength of their underlying vision, and the talent, track record, and experience of their founding teams.

FirstQFM's inclusion recognizes the company's approach to advancing quantum computing through AI. By developing machine learning foundation models specifically designed for quantum systems, FirstQFM aims to improve the performance, reliability, and scalability of quantum computers, accelerating their path toward practical applications.

The recognition marks another milestone for FirstQFM as the team continues to develop its technology and collaborate with partners across the quantum computing ecosystem.

FirstQFM thanks Cherry Ventures for the recognition and congratulates the other companies selected for the Stockholm list.

Read more about Heartbeat and the Stockholm list here