A U.K.-based quantum computing company is establishing a new U.S. headquarters in Arlington.
Phasecraft, which develops algorithms for quantum computers with a focus on industrial applications, plans to create 19 jobs in Ballston, Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s office announced in a press release today (Monday).
“Virginia continues to grow as a global hub for cutting-edge companies and groundbreaking technologies,” Spanberger said. “I’m thrilled to welcome Phasecraft to the Commonwealth and look forward to seeing all they accomplish as they grow and build on Virginia’s world-class innovation ecosystem.”
“This investment will create new high-tech jobs, attract other leading companies to Virginia, and strengthen the Commonwealth’s growing role in bringing next-generation technologies to market,” Spanberger continued.
The company says it selected Arlington for its headquarters because of the skilled workforce, nearby universities and strategic location. Ballston is also home to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and earlier this year, Phasecraft joined a DARPA initiative researching possibilities in utility-scale quantum computing.
“Phasecraft’s new Arlington HQ represents a significant milestone for the company. As our work with agencies across the U.S. government and the private sector continues to grow, so too will our American workforce,” said Phasecraft co-founder and CEO Ashley Montanaro. “We’re thrilled to now call Virginia home as the company continues to grow rapidly.”
County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti said he is eager for the company to add to the network of tech companies and other international organizations with headquarters in Arlington.
“Phasecraft will join a growing number of international companies that have recently made Arlington their home due to direct access to unique assets like specialized talent, key federal agencies, and strong transit infrastructure,” de Ferranti said.
From the press release:
Through the establishment of its Virginia office, Phasecraft aims to reach new clients and benefit from proximity to stakeholders in industry and government. The company cited Virginia’s skilled workforce, world-class research universities, and strategic location as key decision factors in this investment.
Phasecraft’s new office and continued U.S. expansion follows their growing partnerships across the federal government and agencies. Earlier this year, Phasecraft announced the company joined the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) program to help answer the question “Is utility-scale quantum computing possible by 2033?” As part of QBI, Phasecraft will leverage its proprietary software and algorithms to inform verification and validation efforts. Around the same time, the Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy announced that Phasecraft was selected for their Quantum Computing for Computational Chemistry program, to develop highly optimized quantum algorithms for simulating and discovering new advanced catalysts for use in the energy sector.
The Ballston area, in particular, has been the site of several major deals and expansions in recent years.
Earlier this year, one defense tech firm headquartered in the neighborhood announced plans to double its Virginia workforce through a $19 million investment and 210 new jobs. Additionally, last month, another defense contractor graduated from a coworking space in Ballston to its own office space in Virginia Square.
A large publicly traded company, Argan, Inc., also relocated its headquarters from Maryland to Two Liberty Center at 4075 Wilson Blvd in early 2025.
Photo via Phasecraft/X
