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Saturday, September 20, 2025

"Infleqtion Quantum" The SPAC is back, and, I believe this one could be quite lucrative as this pioneer of Quantum Sensing Technology goes public!!

Here’s a retail-friendly investment/business snapshot of Infleqtion

(going public via Churchill Capital Corp X – “CCCX”)

plus a quick peer check vs IONQ, D-Wave (QBTS), and Rigetti (RGTI).

Churchill Capital Corp X (CCCX)

$12.17

+$0.82(+7.29%)September 19

Infleqtion (ticker to be: INFQ after merger) — Retail Cheat Sheet

What Infleqtion is

Neutral-atom “full-stack” quantum company that sells precision sensors (clocks, RF, inertial/GPS-denied nav) and quantum computing systems, with software to tie it together. The SPAC deal values Infleqtion at ~$1.8B pre-money and aims to list as INFQ after closing. Reuters+1

Why now (deal basics & cash)

Transaction: Infleqtion to merge with CCCX; post-close ticker expected: INFQ (Nasdaq). Shareholder vote + SEC clearance required. SEC
Proceeds: “> $540M expected gross proceeds” (includes ~$416M trust, >$125M PIPE). Actual cash depends on redemptions. PIPE backers cited include Maverick Capital and Morgan Stanley’s Counterpoint Global (plus others). Yahoo Finance+2The Quantum Insider+2
Use of funds: accelerate product roadmap, manufacturing scale-up, and go-to-market. The Quantum Insider

Commercial traction (what’s real today)

Revenue (TTM to Jun 30, 2025): ~$29M; 2025E booked & awarded business ~ $50M; identified pipeline > $300M (company figures; prelim/unaudited). Quantum Computing Report+1
Customers/partners called out: NASA, U.S. DoD, U.K. government, and NVIDIA among others. Nasdaq+1
Tech milestones (company-stated): neutral-atom platform with record qubit arrays, high two-qubit fidelities, early logical-qubit demos; sensors already shipped in volume (hundreds). The Quantum Insider

Institutional & transaction parties (high level)

PIPE investors (named in press/PR): Maverick Capital, Counterpoint Global (Morgan Stanley), plus Glynn Capital, BOKA Capital, LCP Quantum (per deal comms). The Quantum Insider
Advisors: Citi (capital markets advisor/PIPE placement), J.P. Morgan (advisor/PIPE), BTIG; multiple law firms. The Quantum Insider

How Infleqtion stacks up vs public quantum peers

Company	Core tech & focus	Where $ comes from now	Recent scale markers
Infleqtion (INFQ, post-deal)	Neutral atoms; sensing (clocks/RF/inertial) + computing	Government/defense + enterprise; sells hardware & systems; software	TTM rev ~$29M; booked/awarded ~$50M 2025E (company est.) Quantum Computing Report+1
IonQ (IONQ)	Trapped-ion quantum computing	Cloud QPU access, services, systems	Larger public market cap today; raised significant capital; pure computing focus. (See investor deck comps.) Churchill Capital X Corp
D-Wave (QBTS)	Quantum annealing (optimization), moving toward “advantage2”	Cloud/hybrid annealing services; enterprise pilots	Smaller revenue base than Infleqtion per deck comps; meaningful enterprise logos. Churchill Capital X Corp
Rigetti (RGTI)	Superconducting gate-model	Cloud access, government R&D, systems	Similar early-stage commercialization; comps show lower LTM revenue. Churchill Capital X Corp

Deck comparison slide shows Infleqtion LTM revenue ~$29M vs IONQ $52M, D-Wave $22M, Rigetti $8M as of 6/30/25 (company/FactSet notes; prelim and subject to change). Churchill Capital X Corp

Live trading context (today): IONQ ~$70, QBTS ~$27, RGTI ~$29, CCCX ~$12 (can be volatile around deal milestones). (Prices from the market feed above.)

Simple thesis (retail version)

Bull case (what could go right):

Quantum sensing has nearer-term use (GPS-denied nav, timing, RF) -> revenue earlier than pure computing. Government/defense demand is a strong tailwind. Nasdaq
Platform leverage: one neutral-atom “core” to serve both sensing + computing -> diversified revenue and cross-learning. The Quantum Insider
Capitalized via SPAC + PIPE to scale production and delivery. Yahoo Finance

Bear case (key risks):

De-SPAC risk: redemptions/dilution; post-merger selling pressure common in SPACs. SEC
Execution/SWaP-C: shrinking lab systems into rugged, cost-effective field units is hard; procurement cycles can be long. (Industry analyses flag manufacturability & adoption hurdles.) datacenterdynamics.com
Competition & valuation volatility across quantum names.

How to invest (plain English)

Before the merger closes: buying CCCX common gives you exposure. If the deal closes and you do not redeem, your CCCX shares become INFQ automatically at closing. There will be a shareholder vote and a redemption window disclosed in the SEC S-4/proxy. SEC
At/after conversion: ticker should switch to INFQ; trading can be volatile in the first weeks. SEC
Position sizing (retail rule-of-thumb): treat as early-stage growth—size modestly (e.g., 0.5–2% of portfolio per name), add on execution catalysts (new contracts/shipments) rather than price spikes.
Catalysts to watch: SEC S-4 effectiveness, shareholder vote, redemption results, first major shipment(s) of sensors/nav systems, new defense/space awards, computing milestones (logical-qubit progress). SEC+1

Bottom line (my take)

If you want nearer-term quantum exposure tilted to sensing + dual-track computing, Infleqtion offers a differentiated approach and real (if early) revenues vs peers. The risk is high (it’s still deep-tech + SPAC dynamics), but the setup is credible: named government customers, growing bookings, and fresh capital. For a diversified retail portfolio, a starter position held through the conversion—with eyes on redemption levels and first post-close execution—makes sense if you accept volatility and a multi-year horizon. Quantum Computing Report+2Yahoo Finance+2

Ed Note: How are we investing in Infleqtion?

We bought shares of CCCX @ $10.70 and plan to hold them through the conversion process.

If, after conversion, there is a drop in share price of INFQ, we will be adding to our small position.(1.5%)

Sources & references

SEC deal communications / 425 & S-4 plans (mechanics, vote/redemptions). SEC+1
Company/press & investor info (deal size, partners, revenue, PIPE names). Yahoo Finance+2The Quantum Insider+2
Investor presentation (peer comps, LTM revenue, booked business, transaction overview). Churchill Capital X Corp+1
Quantum Tech leader, Infleqtion reports will go public via SPAC - How to invest!

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Quantum Tech leader, Infleqtion reports will go public via SPAC - How to invest!

Investment & Business Report: Infleqtion (via Churchill Capital Corp X – CCCX)

1. Company Overview

Founded: 2007 (as ColdQuanta, rebranded Infleqtion in 2022).
Headquarters: Boulder, Colorado, with global operations (US, UK, Australia).
Specialty: Neutral-atom quantum technology across computing, sensing, and signal processing.
Approach: Uses ultra-cold neutral atoms controlled by lasers, allowing scalable, high-fidelity qubit arrays and multiple product lines (computing, clocks, sensors).

2. Technology & Achievements

Neutral-Atom Platform
- Built 1,600-atom arrays with 99.73% two-qubit fidelity.
- Demonstrated logical qubits (real-world error correction, rare among competitors).
Quantum Computers
- Delivered three commercial quantum computers to customers.
- Building a utility-scale machine in Illinois, supported by $50M state investment, targeting 100 logical qubits in the near term.
Sensing Products
- Tiqker (quantum clock) — precision timing without GPS.
- Quantum RF sensors — detect signals invisible to classical systems.
- Inertial navigation — deployed in defense (Royal Navy, GPS-denied environments).
Software & AI
- Contextual Machine Learning (CML) — hybrid quantum/classical AI platform, integrated with NVIDIA CUDA-Q ecosystem.

3. Partnerships & Ecosystem

Government: NASA, U.S. DoD, DARPA, U.K. National Quantum Computing Centre.
Corporate: NVIDIA, Boeing, L3Harris, Ball Aerospace.
Academia: University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Colorado, University of Sydney.
Commercial Pipeline: Over $300M+ potential contracts, with $50M+ booked backlog.

4. Financial Profile

Revenue: ~$29M trailing twelve months (TTM).
Booked Business: ~$50M.
Pipeline: $300M+ identified opportunities.
SPAC Valuation: ~$1.8B pre-money.

5. The SPAC Deal (CCCX)

Churchill Capital Corp X (CCCX) raised ~$360–414M in its IPO.
PIPE investment: $126.5M at $10/share.
Target Close: Late 2025 to early 2026.
Pro Forma Valuation: ~$1.8B.
Structure Advantage: Infleqtion already has revenues + delivered products, unlike some quantum peers that went public pre-revenue.

6. Growth Catalysts

Illinois Utility-Scale Quantum Computer milestones (100 logical qubits).
New defense & government contracts (timing/navigation in GPS-denied settings).
Expansion in AI integration with NVIDIA partnerships.
SPAC close + market debut (potential re-rating vs peers like IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave).

7. Risks

SPAC Redemption Risk: High redemption could limit cash raised.
Execution: Scaling from 1,600 physical qubits to error-corrected logical qubits is technically challenging.
Competition: Neutral-atom rivals (QuEra, Pasqal) + ion-trap leaders (IonQ, Quantinuum) + photonics firms (Xanadu).
Post-de-SPAC Volatility: Many quantum SPACs saw post-IPO declines before stabilizing.

8. Investment Outlook

Why Attractive:
- Real products + revenue.
- Government and corporate backing.
- Large addressable market across computing + sensing + AI.
- Positioned to lead in neutral-atom race (with QuEra & Pasqal).
Ways to Play:
- Common shares of CCCX → exposure to deal close + business operations.
- Warrants → leveraged upside but capped returns.
Upside Potential: If execution succeeds, Infleqtion could trade in line with IonQ (~$2–3B market cap) or surpass it with sensing/commercial diversification.

9. Peer Comparison Snapshot

Company	Tech Type	Market Cap (approx)	Revenue TTM	Notes
Infleqtion	Neutral atoms	$1.8B (SPAC target)	$29M	Multi-product (computing + sensing)
IonQ	Trapped ions	$2.3B	~$27M	Leading commercial deployments
Rigetti	Superconducting	$160M	~$13M	Struggling financially
D-Wave	Annealing	$120M	~$8M	Niche but steady
Pasqal	Neutral atoms	Private	N/A	Backed by France + AWS collabs
QuEra	Neutral atoms	Private	N/A	Harvard/MIT spinout

10. Summary

Infleqtion is not just hype — it’s one of the most credible quantum technology firms today. With:
✅ Delivered products & real revenue
✅ Large government & corporate partnerships
✅ Neutral-atom leadership & roadmap to logical qubits
✅ Sensing products already in defense & aerospace

It sits at the intersection of quantum computing, AI, and defense technology, with a clearer commercial path than many peers.

The CCCX SPAC merger provides public-market investors a chance to enter at a ~$1.8B valuation, with both upside potential (if milestones are met) and execution risk (typical for frontier tech).

🔮 Infleqtion: Bull vs. Bear Case Scenario Analysis

🐂 Bull Case (Upside)

Execution & Scale:
Infleqtion delivers on its Illinois utility-scale neutral-atom quantum computer (100 logical qubits) by 2026, positioning it as the first neutral-atom player with commercially relevant error-corrected machines.
Revenue Growth:
Revenues accelerate from $29M (TTM) → $150M–$200M by 2027, driven by:
- Defense contracts (navigation, clocks, RF sensing).
- Cloud-based quantum computing access via Oqtant platform.
- AI partnerships (CUDA-Q integration, hybrid quantum-classical AI).
Valuation Re-Rate:
- Trades at 10–12× forward sales, in line with high-growth frontier tech (similar to IonQ’s valuation multiples).
- Market cap expands to $3–5B by 2027.
Catalysts Supporting Bull Case:
- Illinois facility milestone hit early.
- Large NATO/DoD/UK defense contracts.
- AI/enterprise adoption with NVIDIA synergy.
- Low SPAC redemption → healthy cash runway.

Bull Case Price Range (2026–2027):

$20–30/share (assuming deal closes at ~$10 baseline SPAC NAV).
Implies 2–3× upside from entry.

🐻 Bear Case (Downside)

Execution Risk:
Scaling to logical qubits proves slower than expected. Competitors like IonQ, QuEra, Pasqal outpace Infleqtion in both qubit count and error correction.
Revenue Stagnation:
Revenue growth slows, stuck at $40–60M by 2027, mainly from government R&D contracts with limited enterprise adoption.
SPAC Dynamics:
- Heavy redemptions → lower net cash proceeds from CCCX merger.
- Shares face post-de-SPAC volatility (common in quantum SPACs like Rigetti, D-Wave).
- Market loses patience with “pre-scale” revenue model.
Valuation Compression:
- Trades at 3–5× sales, similar to current Rigetti/D-Wave multiples.
- Market cap shrinks to $500M–$800M.

Bear Case Price Range (2026–2027):

$3–5/share, ~50–70% downside from SPAC baseline.

⚖️ Base Case (Balanced View)

Execution: Infleqtion successfully scales logical qubits, but timeline slips by 1–2 years.
Revenue: $80M–$120M by 2027, mainly government + early enterprise adoption.
Valuation: 6–8× forward sales, leading to a $1.5–2.5B market cap.

Base Case Price Range (2026–2027):

$10–15/share (flat to modest upside from SPAC entry).

📌 Key Takeaways

Bull Case → Infleqtion emerges as a top neutral-atom leader, wins defense/AI contracts, scales logical qubits → multi-bagger upside ($20–30/share).
Bear Case → Execution lags, competitors leap ahead, SPAC redemption crushes capital → stock fades to $3–5/share.
Base Case → Gradual progress, steady government revenue, limited enterprise traction → $10–15/share by 2027.

This creates an asymmetric risk-reward profile:

Limited downside protection if you believe in execution (SPAC floor is thin).
But large upside if milestones hit, making Infleqtion one of the few quantum firms with real diversification (computing + sensing + AI).

How to express the view (purely informational—not advice)

CCCX common: Cleaner exposure to closing + operating catalysts; typically trades around trust pre-close (watch NAV and redemption date mechanics). spacresearch.com
CCCXW warrants: Higher-beta exposure if you expect strong post-close performance; note $11.50 strike and customary redemption provisions that can cap gains. Review the warrant agreement before acting. Securities and Exchange Commission

Bottom line

Infleqtion brings real products, revenue growth, and government-backed scaling plans to public markets. Pairing that with CCCX’s capital stack (trust + PIPE) and a visible milestone roadmap creates a credible quantum commercialization story—with an entry point available before the de-SPAC. For investors comfortable with SPAC mechanics and deep-tech execution risk, CCCX offers a timely, asymmetric way to underwrite Infleqtion’s next leg.

Ed Note

Today we bought some shares in the SPAC CCCX