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Admission: Quantum Base Holdings plc

Paul Blythe
04/04/2025
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£4.8 million placing and admission to trading on AIM.

Quantum Base Holdings plc (Quantum Base) is a quantum science company creating a new global standard in authentication through its patented Q-ID product. Q-ID creates near unbreakable and non-replaceable authenticity tags that can be applied to a vast array of products, significantly mitigating counterfeiting, and can be authenticated with a smartphone.

The business was founded in 2013 as a spin-out from Lancaster University, aiming to commercialise Professor Robert Young’s discoveries in quantum physics. Quantum Base has signed two framework agreements with printing partners that include pre-agreed terms, allowing them to market and sell the company’s Q-ID technology to their clients.

Crowe's Role and Team

Crowe acted as reporting accountant on the transaction, with the Capital Markets team led by Paul Blythe, Ferdia McCarville and Toby Gobourn.

Client quote

"It was a pleasure working with Crowe’s Capital Markets team on our AIM admission. The Company’s placing and admission offers us an exciting opportunity to share in our growth, future development and success. We would highly recommend Crowe to companies looking to list in London."

Tom Taylor, CEO, Quantum Base Holdings plc

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