Rhonexum receives CHF 40,000 from Venture Kick to accelerate cryogenic hardware product development
13.02.2026
The deeptech startup Rhonexum has secured Venture Kick support to advance its next-generation cryogenic electronics for quantum computing and other ultra-low-temperature systems. By shifting from a software-focused approach to developing discrete hardware components, the company aims to enable scalable quantum architectures and bring high-performance cryogenic solutions closer to real-world deployment.
 Rhonexum: CEO Vicente Carbon and CTO Hung-Chi Han
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What was the first real signal that your solution worked outside the lab or pitch deck, and what did that moment change for you?
The real turning point came when another research institution working on cryogenic electronics showed strong interest in adopting our methodology. That was the first clear sign that our work had value beyond our own lab.
Soon after, several emerging players in the field reached out to us. That external pull made us realize we had a real competitive advantage. It pushed us to refine our approach and turn the methodology into a full product strategy with real market impact.
Can you briefly describe your project and where it stood when you entered Venture Kick?
Rhonexum develops next-generation cryogenic electronics, components that operate at extremely low temperatures and enable advanced systems such as quantum computers to scale.
When we joined Venture Kick three months ago, we were clarifying our value proposition and validating our business model with early clients and investors. We had already decided to move beyond offering only modeling software and commit to building a hardware-driven product strategy.
How has the direction of your product/service/product strategy changed since working with the Venture Kick Team?
The shift has been significant. We entered with a software-focused approach, but through Venture Kick and discussions with customers, we identified a stronger opportunity in delivering discrete cryogenic electronic components.
Moving toward hardware brings us closer to customers, gives us a clearer go-to-market path, and creates a more scalable foundation. Venture Kick also helped us sharpen our storytelling, especially around how cryogenic electronics enable quantum computing scalability, which strengthened both our pitch and product vision.
How will the Stage 2 funding help you advance your project concretely?
Stage 2 funding allows us to accelerate on several fronts. It helps us expand our client base and gather real-world feedback as we develop our hardware products.
It also strengthens our visibility through conferences and industry events, where direct engagement is key. Finally, it supports team growth in a highly specialized field. Our goal is to launch our first product in early 2027, and this backing puts us in a strong position to get there with quality and momentum.
CEO Vicente Carbon and CTO Hung-Chi Han
The real turning point came when another research institution working on cryogenic electronics showed strong interest in adopting our methodology. That was the first clear sign that our work had value beyond our own lab.
Soon after, several emerging players in the field reached out to us. That external pull made us realize we had a real competitive advantage. It pushed us to refine our approach and turn the methodology into a full product strategy with real market impact.
Can you briefly describe your project and where it stood when you entered Venture Kick?
Rhonexum develops next-generation cryogenic electronics, components that operate at extremely low temperatures and enable advanced systems such as quantum computers to scale.
When we joined Venture Kick three months ago, we were clarifying our value proposition and validating our business model with early clients and investors. We had already decided to move beyond offering only modeling software and commit to building a hardware-driven product strategy.
How has the direction of your product/service/product strategy changed since working with the Venture Kick Team?
The shift has been significant. We entered with a software-focused approach, but through Venture Kick and discussions with customers, we identified a stronger opportunity in delivering discrete cryogenic electronic components.
Moving toward hardware brings us closer to customers, gives us a clearer go-to-market path, and creates a more scalable foundation. Venture Kick also helped us sharpen our storytelling, especially around how cryogenic electronics enable quantum computing scalability, which strengthened both our pitch and product vision.
How will the Stage 2 funding help you advance your project concretely?
Stage 2 funding allows us to accelerate on several fronts. It helps us expand our client base and gather real-world feedback as we develop our hardware products.
It also strengthens our visibility through conferences and industry events, where direct engagement is key. Finally, it supports team growth in a highly specialized field. Our goal is to launch our first product in early 2027, and this backing puts us in a strong position to get there with quality and momentum.
CEO Vicente Carbon and CTO Hung-Chi Han