Houlihan Lokey Advises Quantum Computing
Quantum Computing has acquired Luminar Semiconductor, a subsidiary of Luminar Technologies
Buyside Advisor
Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (NASDAQ:QUBT), an integrated photonics and quantum optics technology company, has completed its acquisition of Luminar Semiconductor Inc. (LSI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Luminar Technologies (Luminar) (NASDAQ:LAZR). Houlihan Lokey served as the exclusive financial advisor to QCi on the transaction, which closed on February 2, 2026.
QCi is an innovative, integrated photonics and quantum optics technology company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines and foundry services for the production of photonic chips based on thin-film lithium niobate. The company’s portfolio of core technologies and products offers unique capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, as well as remote sensing applications. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey.
LSI manufactures and sells photonic components that are important building blocks to QCi’s technology roadmap. Integrating LSI’s components and talent into QCi will strengthen the company’s supply chain, substantially increase its workforce with significantly increased engineering depth, and accelerate the advancement of compact, fully integrated quantum systems for commercial deployment.
This transaction highlights Houlihan Lokey’s deep expertise in advising premier semiconductor companies, its proven ability in executing complex business carve-out acquisitions, and strong capabilities in navigating §363 sale auctions on behalf of our clients.