Nvidia Makes Quantum Computing CEO a Billionaire in Days

The founder of quantum computing startup Xanadu Quantum Technologies Ltd. became a billionaire in a matter of days after Nvidia Corp. threw its weight behind the emerging technology.

Christian Weedbrook’s stake in Xanadu was worth about $1.5 billion as of midday Friday as the company more than tripled in value this week, according to regulatory filings and market data compiled by Bloomberg.