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QuantumScape Corp

QuantumScape Corporation is an American company that researches and develops solid-state rechargeable lithium metal batteries for use in electric cars. It was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Jose, California, employs around 850 people. Major investors include Volkswagen Group and Bill Gates.

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Basic company information

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Company / filing name
QuantumScape Corp [1]
Headquarters location
San Jose [2]
Founded
2010 [2]
ISIN (reported securities)
US74767V1098 [2]
CIK
1811414 [1]
Country in background record
United States [2]
Symbols / exchanges
QS (Nasdaq) [1]

Company positioning and business

QuantumScape Corporation is an American company that researches and develops solid-state rechargeable lithium metal batteries for use in electric cars. It was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Jose, California, employs around 850 people. Major investors include Volkswagen Group and Bill Gates. [3]

Background text: Wikipedia contributors, QuantumScape. Selected introductory paragraphs, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Official filing data is cited separately.

Financial year, securities and disclosures

Listed securities: QS (Nasdaq). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [1]

History and key events

  1. Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [2]

Financial results and regulatory disclosures

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Related entities and concepts

Frequently asked questions

When was QuantumScape Corp founded?

Founded: 2010. The linked source provides the background record. [2]

Where is the headquarters of QuantumScape Corp?

Headquarters location: San Jose. The linked source provides the background record. [2]

Sources and review dates

  1. Company identity and profile data ↗
  2. Wikidata — company background record (CC0) ↗
  3. Wikipedia contributors — QuantumScape (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗

Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.

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