Aqarios GmbH

Aqarios GmbH is a Munich-based quantum technology company that develops software and solutions for planning, scheduling and optimization problems too complex for standard tools. The company describes itself as a spin-off from the QAR-Lab at LMU Munich, a research group focused on finding the best computational approaches for complex optimization problems, with a strong emphasis on quantum computing and its industrial applications. From that research foundation, Aqarios built a methodology spanning combinatorial optimization, artificial intelligence and quantum computing, and it applies whichever method best fits a given problem. Aqarios sells both a software platform and hands-on solution work. Its platform, Aqarios Luna, is used to build, benchmark and deploy optimization applications, giving users access to end-to-end solutions and to classical, AI-based and quantum algorithms through a single interface, with the stated aim of requiring no deep technical expertise. Alongside the platform, Aqarios works directly with client teams to understand a problem, design an approach and deliver a working solution, typically producing an initial proof of concept in four to eight weeks. Its clients are described as companies in manufacturing, logistics and energy, and the company says it is trusted by organizations worldwide, citing E.ON's exploration of quantum computing as a complement to its work. The company positions itself as pragmatic and technology-agnostic: it says it believes in substance over hype, long-term partnerships over short-term promises, and measurable outcomes over theoretical ambition. It states that quantum computing holds great promise but that it knows where it can truly make a difference and where other methods are more appropriate, and it presents itself as guiding clients with grounded, experience-based recommendations rather than inflated expectations. Its stated mission is to make advanced optimization accessible and practical, and its vision is to become the leading optimization company for industrial planning and decision problems. Aqarios has moved toward public markets through a corporate structure involving Aqarios Quantum Technologies AG. Investor relations disclosures identify Aqarios Quantum Technologies AG with a nominal value of €1.00, 2,500,000 shares, securities identification number (WKN) A40UU4 and ISIN DE000A40UU44, listed on the Open Market (Freiverkehr) of the Düsseldorf Stock Exchange. Its management board is listed as Michael Lachner, with a supervisory board chaired by Dr. Sebastian Kern, deputized by Dr. Sebastian Feld, and including Dr. Thomas Gabor. The company reports under the German Commercial Code (HGB). Corporate news items describe a 2024 initial public offering of Fonterelli SPAC 4 AG, a 2026 general meeting approving a capital increase through a contribution in kind of Aqarios GmbH, a planned mandatory convertible bond, a 2026 stock exchange listing, and a 2026 collaboration with IBM under which Aqarios published software for quantum optimization in the IBM Qiskit Functions Catalog.

Aqarios GmbH emerged from the QAR-Lab at LMU Munich, a research group dedicated to finding the best computational approaches for complex optimization problems, with a strong focus on quantum computing and its industrial applications. The company describes itself as a spin-off of that lab and says it was founded to bring rigorous, research-grade optimization to real industrial problems. Its background is presented as being built on a decade of applied research, from which it developed a broad methodology and a science-backed toolkit spanning combinatorial optimization, artificial intelligence and quantum computing. From this foundation, Aqarios developed its software platform, Aqarios Luna, for building and deploying optimization solutions. Luna provides access to end-to-end solutions and to classical, AI-based and quantum algorithms through a single interface, with the stated goal of requiring no technical expertise from users. The company also built a services model in which it works hands-on with client teams to understand a problem, design the right approach and deliver a working solution, typically in four to eight weeks for an initial proof of concept. Its clients are described as companies in manufacturing, logistics and energy, and the company says it is trusted by organizations worldwide, citing E.ON's exploration of quantum computing as a complement to its work. Aqarios has also pursued a public-market path through a corporate structure involving Aqarios Quantum Technologies AG. Investor relations disclosures identify Aqarios Quantum Technologies AG with a nominal value of €1.00, 2,500,000 shares, securities identification number (WKN) A40UU4 and ISIN DE000A40UU44, listed on the Open Market (Freiverkehr) of the Düsseldorf Stock Exchange. The management board is listed as Michael Lachner, and the supervisory board is chaired by Dr. Sebastian Kern, with Dr. Sebastian Feld as deputy chairman and Dr. Thomas Gabor as a member. The company reports under the German Commercial Code (HGB), with annual financial statements and an annual general meeting scheduled in 2027. Corporate news items trace the company's capital-markets activity. On 27 December 2024, Fonterelli SPAC 4 AG completed an initial public offering. On 13 May 2026, a general meeting approved a capital increase through the contribution in kind of Aqarios GmbH. On 1 July 2026, an ad-hoc announcement described plans to issue a mandatory convertible bond with a conversion price of €6.00 per share. On 14 July 2026, Aqarios went public. On 15 September 2026, Aqarios announced a collaboration with IBM, publishing software for quantum optimization in the IBM Qiskit Functions Catalog. Throughout, the company has maintained a positioning of substance over hype and technology-agnostic excellence, stating that it knows where quantum computing can truly make a difference and where other methods are more appropriate.

• Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Fonterelli SPAC 4 AG

• General Meeting approves capital increase – contribution of Aqarios GmbH by way of a contribution in kind

• Ad-hoc announcement: Issuance of a mandatory convertible bond with a conversion price of €6.00 per share planned

• Aqarios goes public

• Collaboration with IBM: Aqarios publishes software for quantum optimization in the IBM Qiskit Functions Catalog

Science-backed, technology-agnostic optimization partner for industrial planning and decision problems, combining classical optimization, AI and quantum computing with pragmatic, measurable delivery.

• Aqarios Luna

  Software platform for building and deploying optimization solutions, providing access to end-to-end solutions and classical, AI-based and quantum algorithms through a single interface.

• Optimization and planning solutions

  Tailored solutions for planning, scheduling and optimization problems too complex for standard tools, typically delivered as an initial proof of concept in 4–8 weeks.

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2. 2About Aqarios – Optimization & Planning Solutionsaqarios.com
3. 3Investor Relations - Aqariosaqarios.com
4. 4Corporate News and Ad-hoc Announcements - Aqariosaqarios.com
5. 5Aqarios GmbH – Wikidatawikidata.org