UK100 Start-Ups: PQShield

By Patricia Cullen | Mar 07, 2026

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PQSHIELD CEO & FOUNDER, ALI EL KAAFARANI
PQSHIELD CEO & FOUNDER, ALI EL KAAFARANI

This article is part of The UK100 Start-Ups, a special edition by Entrepreneur UK showcasing the most exciting startups redefining business in 2026. From climate and health to AI and creativity, these innovators are tackling big challenges—while racing to scale, secure funding, and attract top talent.

PQShield is a UK scale up business building post-quantum cryptography solutions – hardware, software and cloud – to safeguard sensitive communication and systems against future quantum threats.

PQSHIELD CEO & FOUNDER, ALI EL KAAFARANI
PQSHIELD CEO & FOUNDER, ALI EL KAAFARANI

This article is part of The UK100 Start-Ups, a special edition by Entrepreneur UK showcasing the most exciting startups redefining business in 2026. From climate and health to AI and creativity, these innovators are tackling big challenges—while racing to scale, secure funding, and attract top talent.

PQShield is a UK scale up business building post-quantum cryptography solutions – hardware, software and cloud – to safeguard sensitive communication and systems against future quantum threats.

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