Quantum-Si Adds Distributor ELTA 90 as Demand for Platinum™ Grows

Quantum-Si Incorporated (NASDAQ:QSI) ("Quantum-Si," "QSI" or the "Company"), The Protein Sequencing Company™, today announced that it had entered into an agreement with Elta 90 to distribute Quantum-Si's groundbreaking Platinum™ instrument and consumables in Southeast Europe as demand grows for the first of its kind next-generation protein sequencing™ platform.

This agreement between Quantum-Si and ELTA 90 holds immense promise for accelerating scientific research by delivering the game changing tool, Platinum, which interrogates proteins with single-molecule amino acid resolution.

"We are thrilled to partner with ELTA 90 in this venture. The synergy between Quantum-Si and ELTA 90 represents a major stride toward expanding the field of proteomics," explained Quantum-Si Chief Executive Officer Jeff Hawkins. "This partnership will make our affordable, benchtop instrument even more accessible, putting Platinum's unique technology within arm's reach of scientists in every lab, everywhere."

"ELTA 90 is once again on the threshold of an exciting, new journey. We look forward to working with Quantum-Si to unleash the power of next-generation protein sequencing™ in labs throughout Southeast Europe," expressed Theodor Zamfirov, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of ELTA 90. "Together, we're poised to redefine the boundaries of science and innovation, creating a brighter future for researchers."

About Quantum-Si Incorporated

Quantum-Si, The Protein Sequencing Company™, is focused on revolutionizing the growing field of proteomics. The Company's suite of technologies is powered by a first-of-its-kind semiconductor chip designed to enable next-generation single-molecule protein sequencing and digitize proteomic research in order to advance drug discovery and diagnostics beyond what has been possible with DNA sequencing. Learn more at www.quantum-si.com

About ELTA 90

ELTA 90, a Bulgarian company establishment in 1999, has consistently proven its commitment to innovation and the advancement of science. ELTA 90 offers a wide range of high-quality laboratory equipment, reagents, consumables, specialized diagnostic and research tests, and laboratory furniture. ELTA 90's unwavering dedication to providing complete solutions in immunology, clinical laboratory, microbiology, virology, and rapid diagnostics has made them a trusted partner in the industry. Learn more at: www.elta90.com

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