BTQ Technologies Acquires Post-Quantum Cryptography IP Through Strategic Investment in Keypair, Accelerating Co-Development of Hardware-Rooted Security for Korea's Critical Infrastructure

Executive Summary

• BTQ Technologies announced a strategic investment in Korean security firm Keypair, acquiring co‑ownership of existing and future post‑quantum cryptography (PQC) intellectual property.
• The companies will jointly develop hardware‑rooted, post‑quantum‑ready security technologies for Korea’s critical national infrastructure, defense, energy, and financial sectors.
• The partnership expands BTQ’s commercial footprint in Korea and accelerates integration of its quantum‑safe security roadmap into enterprise and government deployments.

Key Details

• Investment Scope: Strategic cash investment (amount not disclosed) granting BTQ co‑ownership of Keypair’s current and future PQC‑related IP.
• Co‑Development Focus: Joint development of next‑generation hardware‑based, post‑quantum‑ready security solutions designed for long‑service‑life infrastructure systems.
• Target Markets: Korean national critical infrastructure (e.g., KEPCO Advanced Metering Infrastructure), defense contractors (LIG Nex1, Hanwha Systems), and financial services institutions.
• Commercial Integration: BTQ will leverage Keypair’s at‑scale deployment capabilities to embed its quantum‑safe security technologies across payments, identity, and regulated institutional platforms via existing ecosystem partners Finger, Danal, and QUINSA.
• Strategic Benefits for BTQ:
• Secures strategic PQC IP portfolio and accelerates hardware security co‑development.
• Provides a proven partner with large‑scale, long‑term deployments in Korea, enhancing BTQ’s infrastructure‑first positioning.
• Strengthens BTQ’s ability to meet emerging global standards and regulations for post‑quantum security.

Notable Quotes

• “Post‑quantum security is moving from theory to deployment… This strategic investment strengthens BTQ's position as a long‑term leader in post‑quantum, infrastructure‑grade security.” – Olivier Roussy Newton, CEO, BTQ Technologies
• “Partnering with BTQ advances our post‑quantum roadmap and expands the scope of what we can deliver in next‑generation hardware security for critical infrastructure.” – Dr. Jung‑Youp Lee, Co‑Founder, Co‑CEO & CTO, Keypair