Hypres, Inc. is a US-based superconductor electronics company founded in 1983 by Sadeg Faris, a former IBM researcher, to commercialize digital superconducting technology originally developed at IBM's T.J. Watson Research Center. Headquartered in Elmsford, New York, the company designs, fabricates, and packages superconducting integrated circuits and cryogenic systems across four business divisions: Digital-RF Circuits and Systems, Quantum Information Processing, Instrumentation (calibration systems, cryocoolers), and Foundry services. Hypres is largely funded by US government contracts and grants (DARPA, ONR, NASA, DoE, DoD, HHS/NIH, NYSERDA) and is recognized as a pioneer of Rapid Single Flux Quantum (RSFQ) superconductor circuit technology. In 2017-2019, Hypres spun out SeeQC to commercialize a digital quantum computing architecture; SeeQC inherited significant IP and fabrication infrastructure from Hypres and entered a SPAC merger with Allegro Merger Corp. in 2026.
Company data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Founded
1983
Employees
30–40
Total Funding
$730K
2 rounds
Total raised $730K across 2 rounds
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Last updated 06-25-2026
Latest Round
Type
Debt (PPP Loan)
Date
April 15, 2020
Amount
$0.68M
Valuation
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| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2020 | Debt (PPP Loan) | $0.68M | — | |
| August 29, 2013 | Grant | $50K | — |
Elie K. Track
Chief Technology Officer
Deepnarayan Gupta
President, Digital-RF Circuits and Systems Division
Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.
SeeQC
Digital quantum computing company spun out of Hypres in 2017-2019; develops chip-based SFQ control/readout electronics co-located with qubits. Entered a SPAC merger with Allegro Merger Corp. in 2026.
Northrop Grumman
Defense prime contractor with internal superconducting electronics and Reciprocal Quantum Logic (RQL) programs targeting cryogenic computing for DoD applications.
IBM
Operates one of the world's largest superconducting qubit programs and historically developed the Josephson junction computing efforts from which Hypres's founders emerged.
Rigetti Computing
Public superconducting quantum computing company with an integrated chip foundry; competes with the broader superconducting electronics ecosystem Hypres serves.
D-Wave Quantum
Manufactures superconducting flux-qubit quantum annealers and quantum systems; overlaps with Hypres in superconducting fabrication and cryogenic hardware.
Quantum Circuits Inc. (QCI)
Yale-spinout building superconducting quantum processors and cryogenic control hardware, competing in similar government-funded superconducting electronics programs.
No. Hypres is a private company and does not have a public stock ticker or trade on a public stock exchange. Its shares are generally held by founders, employees, investors, and other private shareholders. Buyers and sellers may be able to transact in Hypres shares through private secondary transactions, but any transaction depends on share availability, buyer and seller agreement, transfer restrictions, company approval rights, and any applicable right of first refusal. There is no guarantee that Hypres will complete an IPO or other liquidity event.
Yes, it is sometimes possible to buy Hypres shares pre-IPO through private secondary transactions. This depends on finding a willing seller, company approval, and satisfying any transfer restrictions or rights of first refusal.
Buyers interested in buying Hypres shares on the secondary market typically do so through SetterVC and other secondary-market platforms, subject to eligibility requirements, share availability, transfer restrictions, and issuer approval. Buyers may need to satisfy sophistication, accreditation, institutional, platform, regulatory, or other eligibility requirements before participating. Once eligible, buyers may be able to view listings, make bids, and work with a licensed broker through the transaction process. Buyers should ensure they have appropriate legal and financial advisors guiding them before completing any transaction.
Hypres's latest disclosed funding round was a Debt (PPP Loan) round in April 15, 2020. The round raised approximately $0.68M. Primary funding rounds are different from secondary transactions: in a primary round, capital goes to the company, while in a secondary transaction, investors buy existing shares from current shareholders. Funding-round data reflects publicly reported or collected information and may be incomplete.
Hypres has raised approximately $730K in disclosed funding across 2 rounds. These figures reflect primary capital raised by the company and do not include every possible secondary transaction, undisclosed round, debt facility, or private transfer. Reported funding totals can change as new rounds are announced or older round details are corrected. Eligible users can use SetterVC to track Hypres's funding history alongside private-market activity where available.
Hypres's most-cited competitors include SeeQC, Northrop Grumman, IBM, Rigetti Computing, D-Wave Quantum and Quantum Circuits Inc. (QCI). Investors often compare these companies by sector, product focus, valuation, funding raised, growth signals, investor base, and private-market activity.
Secondary-market demand for Hypres shares can be affected by company performance, revenue growth, profitability, funding history, valuation, investor interest, sector momentum, public-market conditions, expected timing of a liquidity event, and the availability of shares for sale. Demand can also be affected by transfer restrictions, company approval rights, right of first refusal processes, limited information, and the price expectations of buyers and sellers. Strong demand does not guarantee strong pricing, liquidity, or investment returns. Weak demand does not necessarily reflect the company's long-term prospects. Demand signals should not be treated as a recommendation or prediction of investment performance. Buyers and sellers should treat demand signals as informational and conduct their own diligence before transacting.
Sellers often rely on intermediaries and platforms, such as SetterVC and other secondary-market platforms, to identify potential buyers. The exact process varies by company and transaction, but sellers often begin by confirming their ownership, desired price, transferability, and any company approval or notice requirements. If the seller agrees with a buyer on acceptable price and terms, the company may need to be notified through a share transfer notice or similar process. If a right of first refusal, company approval right, or other transfer restriction applies, the seller may need to wait until that process is completed. The parties may then execute a purchase and sale agreement, complete required transfer documentation, and close if all required conditions are satisfied. Sellers should always seek proper legal and financial advice before completing the transaction.
Yes, current and former Hypres employees, early investors, and other existing shareholders may be able to sell vested shares before an IPO through a private secondary sale. This is not automatic; it depends on whether the shareholder has transferable shares, whether there is buyer demand, and whether the company's governing documents permit the transfer. Many companies require prior notice, company approval, or a right of first refusal before shares can be sold. Sellers should also seek proper legal and financial advice before proceeding.
A Hypres secondary transaction usually involves an existing shareholder selling shares to a buyer before a public listing. The buyer and seller typically agree on price, number of shares, share class, and closing conditions. The seller may then need to notify Hypres through a share transfer notice or similar process. If Hypres or existing investors have approval rights, transfer restrictions, or a right of first refusal, those steps may need to be completed before the transfer can close. The parties typically enter into a purchase and sale agreement, complete any required transfer documentation, and close only if the necessary conditions are satisfied. Timing and certainty can vary by company and transaction.
In most private secondary transactions, parties commonly use a purchase and sale agreement that outlines price, terms, and conditions. They may also use share transfer documentation, often a stock transfer notice, share transfer notice, transfer instruction, or similar document, along with any required company approval or right of first refusal materials. Proof of ownership, such as a cap table entry, share certificate, brokerage statement, issuer confirmation, or administrator confirmation, may also be important. Buyers often request recent company financials, but private companies may limit disclosure. Since every deal varies, buyers and sellers should consult legal and financial advisors to understand which documents are needed.
Buying Hypres shares pre-IPO is risky. Shares are illiquid, no IPO or liquidity event is guaranteed, valuations can change, transfers may require company approval, and private companies may provide limited financial disclosure. Be prepared for total loss. SetterVC and Setter Capital do not provide due diligence, legal, tax, accounting, valuation, or investment advice. Buyers must conduct their own due diligence, verify information, and seek independent legal and investment advice before proceeding.
Private secondary shares are typically illiquid. Unlike public stocks, there is no active public market, so selling them can be difficult and time-consuming. Sales depend on finding a willing buyer and often require company approval. Investors should be prepared to hold the shares for an extended period, with no guarantee of a future sale. Always assess your need for liquidity before investing.
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Before buying Hypres shares, a buyer should try to review the share class, price per share, implied valuation, transfer restrictions, ROFR process, company approval rights, seller ownership evidence, recent financing or tender-offer information, available financial information, information rights, resale restrictions, tax considerations, and expected liquidity paths. Not all information may be available for a private company. Buyers should confirm available diligence, process details, and information needs with their own legal, tax, and investment advisers.
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