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Nomad Atomics

Deployable quantum gravimeters for subsurface sensing

Overview

Nomad Atomics builds high-precision, drift-free quantum sensors designed for field deployment. Their products include a survey-style quantum gravimeter that delivers absolute gravity measurements with long-term stability in rugged, compact hardware, plus expanding sensors like airborne gravimeters and quantum accelerometers. The sensors work by combining advanced quantum hardware with data analytics to produce near real-time, high-fidelity subsurface information used for mining, groundwater management, carbon sequestration, exploration, navigation, defense, and space applications. The company differentiates itself by offering the world’s first survey-style quantum gravimeter that combines drift-free, stable measurements with rapid deployment in harsh real-world conditions, enabling new capabilities outside the lab. Its goal is to bridge cutting-edge quantum sensing with practical, deployable solutions that improve decision-making and operational efficiency in real-world environments.

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About Nomad Atomics

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Why Nomad Atomics is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsHardwareAerospaceDefense

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$15.1M

Headquarters

Melbourne VIC, Australia

Founded

2021

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What believers are saying

  • Victoria backed a Richmond sovereign manufacturing facility on 26 October 2026.
  • The expansion targets 51 local jobs and repatriates outsourced production to Australia.
  • ASCA and Fraunhofer projects broaden defense, airborne, and European commercialization channels.

What critics are saying

  • Quantum sensors remain hard to manufacture; Richmond scale-up risks delays through 2029.
  • Fleet Space and global gravimetry rivals can outspend Nomad on sales and integration.
  • A failed field validation or lost defense contract would cripple Nomad's funding runway.

What makes Nomad Atomics unique

  • Nomad built the world’s first absolute quantum gravimeter for field surveys.
  • Its sensors combine portability, long-term stability, and drift-free measurements for harsh deployments.
  • 2026 QuoGkA and Fleet Space partnerships extend gravimetry into drones and mineral exploration.

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Funding

Total Funding

$15.1M

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4 Rounds

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Parental Leave
  • Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

-5%

2 year growth

6%
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Apr 18th, 2025
Winning Quantum for Society Challenge Startups Take On the Planet's Greatest Challenges

Headquartered in Melbourne with an office in Germany, Nomad is developing a quantum gravimeter - a sensor that may measure tiny variations in gravitational acceleration to image underground reservoirs.

SmartCompany
Jul 7th, 2023
Nine Aussie startups that raised $107.35 million this week

Quantum sensor technology startup, Nomad Atomics, has received $10 million led by Blackbird Ventures and Right Click Capital.

IT Brief
Jul 3rd, 2023
Nomad Atomics raises AUD $12 million for quantum sensors

Nomad Atomics raises AUD $12 million to develop miniaturised quantum sensors for mining, underground resources and navigation.

Startup Daily
Jul 3rd, 2023
ANU physicists raise $10 million in a Series A for their quantum sensor startup, Nomad Atomics

3 globally recognised atomic physicists raised $12m for their miniaturised quantum sensors for mining, underground resources & navigation

Australian Financial Review
Jul 3rd, 2023
Tech deals you need to know: Melbourne-based start-up Sensand $6m from Robert Costa

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