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QNu Labs

QuNu Labs Private Limited ● Bengaluru, Karnataka ● Founded 2016 ● qnulabs.com ↗

Sunil Gupta · Co-founder & CEO Srinivasa Rao Aluri · Co-founder & Chairman Mark Mathias · Head of Production Anil Prabhakar · Technical Advisor

$13.64 MnTotal funding (tracked)

2Funding rounds

30 Apr 2025Last round

QNu Labs: Business Model Canvas

The nine-block Business Model Canvas, filled in only where a public source states it — empty blocks mean we haven't found a citable fact yet, not that the answer is zero.

Value Propositions

QShield™ Platform

Unified full-stack quantum-safe security platform spanning QRNG, QKD, PQC and key management.

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Armos (QKD)

Physics-based Quantum Key Distribution with tamper-evident detection.

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Tropos (QRNG)

NIST-certified true quantum randomness generator.

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Hodos (PQC)

NIST-compliant Post-Quantum Cryptography deployable on existing infrastructure.

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Customer Segments

Banking & Finance

Global banking clients using QNu for post-quantum + NIST compliant transaction security.

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Government & Defence

Sovereign, end-to-end validated communications for the Armed Forces and central government.

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Telecom

India's first commercial quantum-safe telecom network deployment.

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Automotive

Cryptographic protection for V2X, OTA updates and autonomous systems.

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Healthcare

Quantum-safe protection of patient data for Fortune 500 healthcare deployments.

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Customer Relationships

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Channels

Government e-Marketplace (GeM)

Direct government procurement channel for Armos and Tropos hardware.

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Partner / Reseller Network

Global network of service providers, certified resellers, distributors and OEM integrators.

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Key Activities

Discovery (CBOM)

Cryptographic Bill of Materials discovery across a customer's estate.

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Assessment

Scoring systems against quantum risk exposure.

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Roadmap

Migration planning tied to data shelf-life and regulatory windows.

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Implementation

SaaS-first, hybrid PQC + QKD deployment onto existing infrastructure.

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Key Resources

Patent Portfolio

In-house patented QKD and QRNG technology across India and US filings, listed on QNu's own patents page.

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Founding / Deep-Tech Team

Multidisciplinary founding team spanning quantum physics, cybersecurity, optoelectronics and laser technology.

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Key Partnerships

Thales

OEM Bundle partnership pairing QNu's Tropos QRNG with Thales Luna Hardware Security Modules.

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UrbanMatrix Technologies

Joint development of quantum-secure UAV communication for Indian defence applications; UrbanMatrix also uses QNu's encryption APIs across its communication channels.

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Revenue Streams

Hardware Product Sales (GeM)

Direct sale of Armos (QKD) and Tropos (QRNG) hardware, including via India's Government e-Marketplace.

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Platform Licensing

Licensed access to the QShield platform's functionality and services.

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Entropy as a Service (Qosmos)

Subscription-style delivery of quantum-grade randomness/entropy to entropy-starved systems.

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Cost Structure

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FAQs on QNu Labs

What is QNu Labs's business model?

QNu Labs's core value proposition centers on QShield™ Platform, Armos (QKD), Tropos (QRNG), Hodos (PQC).

How does QNu Labs make money?

QNu Labs's cited revenue streams include Hardware Product Sales (GeM), Platform Licensing, Entropy as a Service (Qosmos).

Sources & corrections. Every fact on this page is compiled from cited public sources — follow the “source” links beside each entry. Profile sources: www.qnulabs.com · Last verified 18 Jul 2026. · Report a correction