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    DARPA agreement with PsiQuantum Copy link

    PsiQuantum announced an expanded $125 million agreement with DARPA to test its quantum computer under the agency's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative. The amount paid so far is not public.

    Awarded to PsiQuantum by DARPA

    Tie 1789 Capital, where Trump Jr. is a partner, was among new investors in PsiQuantum's $1 billion round announced in September 2025.

    Response

    PsiQuantum “PsiQuantum is committed to effective and responsible partnerships with the U.S. government.” ABC News adds that 1789 is one of many minority investors. ABC News

    • RecordPsiQuantum · PsiQuantum Signs $125 Million Agreement with DARPA · 22 Jul 2026 · Archived
    • ReportABC News · New shipyard announced amid earlier Democratic concerns over potential conflicts of interest · 09 Oct 2026
    • Record1789 Capital · Don Trump Jr — 1789 Capital · Archived
    Amount paid not public$125M announced value, not counted
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Donald Trump Jr.

Son. Partner, 1789 Capital; EVP, Trump Organization

$1.29B counted by default · 18 line items

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