Zapata Computing (NASDAQ:ZPTA), Inc. (NASDAQ: ZPTA) is a quantum software and algorithm development company founded in 2017 by Harvard University professor Alán Aspuru-Guzik and a team of computational scientists. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company is dedicated to advancing quantum computing by creating software tools that bridge the gap between theoretical quantum research and real-world applications. Since its inception, Zapata has focused on enabling organizations to explore quantum-enhanced solutions across a range of scientific and industrial domains.
The company’s flagship product, Orquestra, is a workflow management platform designed to streamline the development, testing and deployment of quantum algorithms. Orquestra supports hybrid quantum-classical workflows, allowing users to integrate quantum processors from leading hardware partners alongside classical computing resources. Through its modular architecture, the platform offers specialized libraries for chemistry simulations, materials modeling, machine learning, optimization and finance, empowering clients to tailor quantum experiments to their specific needs.
Zapata serves a diverse set of customers across North America, Europe and Asia, including Fortune 500 enterprises, research institutions and government agencies. The company maintains strategic partnerships with major cloud and quantum hardware providers, such as IBM Quantum, Amazon Braket and Google Quantum AI, to ensure broad access to both superconducting and trapped-ion quantum devices. In addition to its commercial offerings, Zapata engages in collaborative research projects aimed at accelerating the development of fault-tolerant quantum computing and exploring new scientific frontiers.
Under the leadership of CEO Christopher Savoie, Zapata Computing has expanded its team of physicists, software engineers and domain experts to support a growing global client base. The company’s management combines deep academic expertise with industry experience, positioning Zapata to drive innovation as quantum technology matures. Looking ahead, Zapata plans to enhance Orquestra’s capabilities, deepen partnerships with hardware vendors and foster an ecosystem of developers to unlock practical quantum advantage across multiple sectors.
