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SEALSQ Corp announced that its Quantum Shield QS7001™ post-quantum secure element successfully completed the technical evaluation phase of its Common Criteria EAL5+ certification. All physical and functional security tests performed by SERMA Safety & Security received a PASS result, marking a major milestone for the company's quantum-resistant hardware portfolio. The certification process has now entered its final phase, which consists of site audits scheduled for January 2027 covering development, production, and engineering assembly sites in France and partner locations. Upon successful completion of these audits, the evaluation report will be submitted to the French National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI) for formal certificate issuance. This achievement allows customers to proceed with design and product launch plans based on completed technical evaluations while awaiting final certification. SEALSQ Corp operates in the semiconductor industry, developing post-quantum cryptography hardware and software solutions.
SEALSQ Corp entered into a binding letter of intent on October 26, 2026, to acquire satellite capacity associated with twelve satellites and related mission control, ground segment, and operational support services from affiliate WISeSat.Space AG. The proposed transaction involves consideration of approximately $15 million, subject to payment terms and delivery milestones in a definitive agreement expected within six months. SEALSQ intends to use this infrastructure for its Quantum Spatial Orbital Cloud (QSOC) platform, developing a security-services layer for space-to-device communications. The deal is contingent on board approvals and execution of definitive agreements. SEALSQ develops post-quantum semiconductor security technologies and cryptographic solutions.
SEALSQ Corp announced preliminary unaudited financial metrics for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2026, reporting revenue of $16.3 million, a 65% increase from $9.9 million in the prior year period. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $27 million to $36 million and expects fourth-quarter revenue between $11 million and $20 million. As of September 30, 2026, SEALSQ held approximately $463 million in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash. The filing also highlighted product milestones, including NIST FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation for the VaultIC408 and an active business pipeline exceeding $200 million through 2029. SEALSQ Corp develops post-quantum technology hardware and software solutions, including semiconductors, PKI, and secure-element products.
SEALSQ Corp, a developer of post-quantum security products and semiconductors, has entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger with GigCapital8 Corp., a special purpose acquisition company. The transaction will result in the formation of Quantisimo Holding Corp. (PubCo), a new publicly traded holding company that will combine SEALSQ’s quantum cybersecurity capabilities with WISeQey’s space IoT assets under a pure-play sovereign quantum vertical platform strategy. Upon closing, SEALSQ and WISeQey shareholders are expected to receive an aggregate of 66,610,000 PubCo shares, implying a pro forma equity value for Quantisimo of approximately $666.1 million at $10.00 per share. The deal requires shareholder approval from both entities and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to customary conditions including a minimum cash condition of $15 million. SEALSQ Corp operates in the technology sector, specializing in post-quantum cryptography hardware and software solutions.
SEALSQ Corp completed its business combination with WISeSat.Space Holdings Corp. and Columbus Acquisition Corp., closing on October 1, 2026, and commenced trading on Nasdaq under the ticker 'SAIQ' on October 2, 2026. In exchange for its SpaceAIQ shares, SEALSQ received 1,040,478 WISeSat.Space Ordinary Shares and an equal number of Class F Shares. Additionally, SEALSQ closed a PIPE investment at $10.79 per share, receiving 926,784 WISeSat.Space Ordinary Shares subject to lock-up restrictions and potential price-protection adjustments. The company operates in the space technology and artificial intelligence sector.