https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/intelligence-bets-on-quantum-with-deal-for-israeli-software-startup-classiqContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/intelligence-bets-on-quantum-with-deal-for-israeli-software-startup-classiqhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/intelligence-bets-on-quantum-with-deal-for-israeli-software-startup-classiq#u165051Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:35:59 +0000Intel has agreed to acquire the Israeli software startup Classiq Technologies in a transaction valued at $2.3 billion, marking a significant push into quantum computing. The purchase price includes payouts of up to $100 million for each of the startup's founders. Industry analysts suggest the acquisition could help Intel establish a viable quantum business, though market observers question whether the deal alone will transform the company into a dominant powerhouse in the quantum sector.Why it mattersThe acquisition represents a major strategic move by Intel to strengthen its standing in