Name
Harshit Krishna
Job Title
Head of CorpDev and Funding at Multiverse Computing, Deputy Lead – SME & Funding
Company
European Quantum Industry Consortium
Speaker Bio
Harshit Krishna is Head of Funding and CorpDev at Multiverse Computing, an EUR 2Bn European AI company pioneering quantum-inspired efficient AI models. He leads global capital strategy, investor relations, and strategic partnerships, working closely with venture capital, sovereign funds, and corporate partners across Europe, the US, the Middle East, and beyond. He has structured and supported over $3Bn+ in capital raises across AI, deep tech, fintech, and climate tech over a 12-year investing and investment banking career, and plays an active role in positioning European AI within the broader geopolitics of technology sovereignty.
Previously, Harshit held roles spanning venture capital, investment banking, and operating leadership / consulting, advising high-growth technology firms and Fortune 500 companies on growth, M&A, and international expansion. He has lived and worked across six countries and brings a cross-cultural, systems-level perspective to scaling organisations.
He is particularly interested in the intersection of high-performance cultures, strategic clarity, and capital efficiency in deep-tech environments.
Previously, Harshit held roles spanning venture capital, investment banking, and operating leadership / consulting, advising high-growth technology firms and Fortune 500 companies on growth, M&A, and international expansion. He has lived and worked across six countries and brings a cross-cultural, systems-level perspective to scaling organisations.
He is particularly interested in the intersection of high-performance cultures, strategic clarity, and capital efficiency in deep-tech environments.