Aliro Quantum — vendor dossier

Aliro Quantum

NetworkingSoftware & middleware
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Quantum-networking software vendor building the control, orchestration, and simulation stack for entanglement-based networks. A 2019 Harvard spin-out from the Narang Lab; does not build photonic or matter-qubit hardware but integrates third-party devices into operable networks for telcos, government labs, and data-centre operators. AliroNet was selected in 2023 as controller for the EPB Quantum Network in Chattanooga — the first US commercial quantum network. Closed a USD 15M oversubscribed Series B in February 2026 led by Gutbrain Ventures with Cisco Investments, Argon Ventures, and Murata's Wonderstone Ventures.

HQ
Brighton, Massachusetts, USA
Founded
2019
Status
private
Last verified
Wed May 13 2026 08:00:00 GMT+0800 (Singapore Standard Time)

Timeline

20192020202120222023202420252026202720282029today
2019-09
Aliro emerges from stealth as a Harvard (Narang Lab) spin-out; $2.7M seed led by Flybridge
2021-09
US Air Force AFWERX contracts awarded to develop quantum network simulation and control software
2023-02
AliroNet selected as the network controller for the EPB Quantum Network in Chattanooga — first US commercial quantum network (with Qubitekk hardware)
2023-10
Funding round closed (Accenture Ventures participation) to advance entanglement-based secure networking
2023-12
Aliro Simulator released as a standalone product for organisations designing entanglement-based quantum networks
2024-09
Expanded contract with US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to provide Aliro Simulator and professional services for entanglement-based network simulation
2025-04
"Quantum-Powered Security" product line announced — entanglement-based network security as a commercial offering
2025-09
AliroNet support extended to 50+ quantum network devices; AliroNet Quickstart deployed performing BBM92 entanglement-based key distribution with error correction and eavesdropper detection
2026-02
$15M Series B (oversubscribed) led by Gutbrain Ventures; Cisco Investments, Argon Ventures, and Murata's Wonderstone Ventures participated
2026
ML-driven link-degradation prediction and pre-emptive re-routing in the AliroNet Orchestrator; unified quantum+classical operations dashboards
2027
Pre-configured satellite modules (with hardware specifications and cost models) for the Aliro Simulator, enabling design of fibre+satellite hybrid QKD networks
shipped milestone public roadmap

Current flagship

AliroNet — full-stack quantum-network orchestration suite (Simulator / Emulator / Pilot / Production modes); AliroNet Quickstart turnkey deployment as of 2025

Milestones

  1. 2026-02
    $15M Series B (oversubscribed) led by Gutbrain Ventures; Cisco Investments, Argon Ventures, and Murata's Wonderstone Ventures participated
    Networking press source ↗
  2. 2025-09
    AliroNet support extended to 50+ quantum network devices; AliroNet Quickstart deployed performing BBM92 entanglement-based key distribution with error correction and eavesdropper detection
    Networking press source ↗
  3. 2025-04
    "Quantum-Powered Security" product line announced — entanglement-based network security as a commercial offering
    Networking press source ↗
  4. 2024-09
    Expanded contract with US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to provide Aliro Simulator and professional services for entanglement-based network simulation
    Software & middleware press source ↗
  5. 2023-12
    Aliro Simulator released as a standalone product for organisations designing entanglement-based quantum networks
    Software & middleware press source ↗
  6. 2023-10
    Funding round closed (Accenture Ventures participation) to advance entanglement-based secure networking
    Networking press source ↗
  7. 2023-02
    AliroNet selected as the network controller for the EPB Quantum Network in Chattanooga — first US commercial quantum network (with Qubitekk hardware)
    Networking press source ↗
  8. 2021-09
    US Air Force AFWERX contracts awarded to develop quantum network simulation and control software
    Software & middleware press source ↗
  9. 2019-09
    Aliro emerges from stealth as a Harvard (Narang Lab) spin-out; $2.7M seed led by Flybridge
    Networking press source ↗

Roadmap

  • 2027 Pre-configured satellite modules (with hardware specifications and cost models) for the Aliro Simulator, enabling design of fibre+satellite hybrid QKD networks source ↗
  • 2026 ML-driven link-degradation prediction and pre-emptive re-routing in the AliroNet Orchestrator; unified quantum+classical operations dashboards source ↗

Capability details

Networking

Role
orchestrator
Products
AliroNet, AliroNet Quickstart
5 unverified fields
  • modalities.network.role
  • revenue
  • headcount
  • key_personnel — Aliro's public /team page returns 404; roles cross-checked against TheOrg, Crunchbase, and vendor press releases. Prineha Narang's current Aliro title is unverified — historic press lists her as Co-Founder & CTO, but Michael Cubeddu now holds the operational CTO role.
  • shareholders — Aliro is private; no equity percentages disclosed. Holder list compiled from announced round participation; founder equity split not public.

People

  • Jim Ricotta — Chief Executive Officer (since 2019) ↗
  • Bob Davoli — Chairman (since 2026) ↗
  • Michael Cubeddu — Co-founder & CTO (since 2019) ↗
  • Will Finigan — Co-founder & VP (since 2019) ↗
  • Prineha Narang — Co-founder (since 2019) ↗

References