ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
At KETS we’re passionate about solving real world security problems using the unique advantages of quantum technologies.
Our unique chip-based solutions, based on technology developed over a decade at the University of Bristol, provide ultra-low size, weight and power without compromising performance.
We are currently engaging with a number of blue chip organisations across a range of sectors including telecommunications, governments, defence and finance to help them secure their systems and data with quantum-safe crypto solutions.
Incorporated in 2016, KETS recently raised £2M through publicly funded projects and a seed equity round.
In 2017 we were one of three start-ups to join Facebook and BT’s TIP Ecosystem Acceleration Centre (TEAC) in the UK and are now actively engaged in the programme as an alumni member.
In 2018, we were named the UK’s Most Innovative Small Cyber Security Company at Infosecurity Europe and were a finalist in the Best Tech Start-up category and the Business Leader Go:Tech Awards.
who we are
meet our executive team
Dr Chris Erven
CEO
& Co-founder
Dr Chris Erven
CEO
& Co-founder
Chris Erven (CEO & Founder) has been thinking about the commercial application of quantum encryption for over 12 years since he started building these systems experimentally. He has commercial start-up experience with QuSpin Inc., in Canada and is currently Deputy Director of the Quantum Technology Enterprise Centre at the University of Bristol.
Dr Caroline Clark
COO & Co-founder
Dr Caroline Clark
COO & Co-founder
Caroline is driving KETS business and operational activities forward. She is the former COO of QETLabs at the University of Bristol and was instrumental in growing it from a small group of 20 to a 100+ team of world-leading research and innovation talent supported by £55M in grant funding. A mechanical engineer by background, she also has experience in delivering support for business innovation through a prior role at Science City Bristol.
Dr Jake Kennard
Strategic Partnerships and Accounts Director & Co-founder
Dr Jake Kennard
Strategic Partnerships and Accounts Director & Co-founder
Jake has 10 years of applied integrated quantum optics and industrial research experience. He is passionate about taking KETS' technology to market and has quickly developed a multi-award winning pitch. A former post-doctoral researcher at the University of Bristol's Quantum Engineering Technology Labs, he is an expert in integrated quantum photonics and communications and a key contributor to the UK's Quantum Communications Hub.
DR PHILIP SIBSON
CTO & Co-founder
DR PHILIP SIBSON
CTO & Co-founder
Philip is arguably the world leader in integrated photonic systems for quantum communications. He is the lead developer behind the world’s first chip-to-chip QKD demonstration and the main inventor on both of KETS’ patents. He is a QTEC alumni fellow and a key contributor to the UK's Quantum Communications Hub.