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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-22-297568
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	424B3
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FILED AS OF DATE:		20221202
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20221202

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Rigetti Computing, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001838359
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	BLANK CHECKS [6770]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		424B3
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-266810
		FILM NUMBER:		221442336

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		775 HEINZ AVENUE
		CITY:			BERKELEY
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94710
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(510) 210-5550

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		775 HEINZ AVENUE
		CITY:			BERKELEY
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94710

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Supernova Partners Acquisition Co II, Ltd.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20201230
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) <BR> Registration No. 333-266810<BR> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT NO. 5 </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>(To Prospectus dated
August&nbsp;25, 2022) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" ALIGN="center">


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<B> </B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UP TO 500,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK </B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This prospectus supplement supplements the prospectus, dated August&nbsp;25, 2022 (the &#147;Prospectus&#148;), which forms a part of our
registration statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-1</FONT> (No. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">333-266810).</FONT> This prospectus supplement is being filed to update and supplement the information in the Prospectus with the
information contained in Item 5.02 of our Current Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K/A</FONT> filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December&nbsp;2, 2022 (the &#147;Current Report&#148;). Accordingly, we have attached
the Current Report to this prospectus supplement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Prospectus and this prospectus supplement relate to the offer and sale from time to
time by Ampere Computing LLC or its permitted transferees (&#147;Ampere&#148; or the &#147;selling stockholder&#148;) of up to 500,000 shares (the &#147;Shares&#148;) of common stock, par value $0.0001 (the &#147;common stock&#148;), of the Company,
issued upon the exercise of the vested portion of that certain warrant issued to the selling stockholder (the &#147;Ampere Warrant&#148;) pursuant to the warrant subscription agreement, dated as of October&nbsp;6, 2021, by and between Legacy Rigetti
(as defined below) and Ampere (the &#147;Warrant Subscription Agreement&#148;), for an aggregate purchase price (including amounts for exercise) of $10,000,000, or $10.00 per share. The Shares consist of 500,000 outstanding shares of common stock
issued in connection with the exercise of the vested portion of the Ampere Warrant and receipt by the Company of an aggregate $5,000,000 (including aggregate exercise price). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The selling stockholder may offer, sell or distribute all or a portion of the Shares publicly or through private transactions at prevailing
market prices or at negotiated prices. We will not receive any of the proceeds from such sales of the Shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will bear all costs,
expenses and fees in connection with the registration of these Shares, including with regard to compliance with state securities or &#147;blue sky&#148; laws. The selling stockholder will bear all commissions and discounts, if any, attributable to
their sale of Shares. See the section entitled &#147;Plan of Distribution.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This prospectus supplement updates and supplements the
information in the Prospectus and is not complete without, and may not be delivered or utilized except in combination with, the Prospectus, including any amendments or supplements thereto. This prospectus supplement is qualified by reference to the
Prospectus, including any amendments or supplements thereto, except to the extent that the information in this prospectus supplement updates and supersedes the information contained therein. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The common stock is listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market (&#147;Nasdaq&#148;) under the symbol &#147;RGTI.&#148; On December&nbsp;1, 2022, the
last reported sales price of the common stock as reported on Nasdaq was $1.16 per share. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We are an &#147;emerging growth company&#148; as
defined under U.S. federal securities laws and, as such, have elected to comply with reduced public company reporting requirements. The Prospectus complies with the requirements that apply to an issuer that is an emerging growth company. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risks. You should review carefully the risks and uncertainties described in the
section titled &#147;<A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1838359/000119312522230103/d222120d424b3.htm#tx222120_6">Risk Factors</A>&#147; beginning on page 16 of the Prospectus, and under similar headings in any amendments or supplements
to the Prospectus.</B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities, or
passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of the prospectus or this prospectus supplement. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Prospectus
Supplement dated December&nbsp;2, 2022. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM <FONT
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CURRENT REPORT </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Pursuant
to Section&nbsp;13 or 15(d) </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November&nbsp;8, 2022 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>RIGETTI COMPUTING, INC. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">001-40140</FONT></B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">88-0950636</FONT></B></TD></TR>
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STYLE="white-space:nowrap">13e-4(c)</FONT> under the Exchange Act (17 CFR <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">240-13e-4(c))</FONT></FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Securities registered pursuant to Section&nbsp;12(b) of the Act: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of
1933 (&#167; 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12b-2</FONT> of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(&#167;240.12b-2</FONT> of this chapter). </P>
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growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section&nbsp;13(a) of the Exchange
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On November&nbsp;14, 2022, Rigetti Computing, Inc. (the &#147;Company&#148;) filed a Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> (the &#147;Original Form
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K&#148;)</FONT> reporting under Item 5.02 the appointment of Rick Danis as the Company&#146;s Interim President and&nbsp;Chief&nbsp;Executive&nbsp;Officer.&nbsp;Compensation&nbsp;arrangements and terms of service
for Mr.&nbsp;Danis with respect to such role had not been determined as of the filing of the Original Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K.</FONT> This Current Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K/A</FONT> is being filed solely
for the purpose of amending the Original Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> to provide a brief description of the letter agreement entered into with Mr.&nbsp;Danis on December&nbsp;1, 2022, in connection with his appointment as Interim
President and Chief Executive Officer. Except as expressly set forth herein, this Current Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K/A</FONT> does not amend, modify or update the disclosures contained in the Original Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K.</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers;
Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As previously reported in the Original Form
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K,</FONT> on November&nbsp;12, 2022 (the &#147;Interim CEO Start Date&#148;), the Company&#146;s board of directors (the &#147;Board&#148;) appointed Rick Danis, the Company&#146;s General Counsel and Corporate
Secretary, as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective as of such date and until a successor Chief Executive Officer has been appointed (the &#147;Interim CEO Period&#148;). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On December&nbsp;1, 2022, the Company entered into a letter agreement (the &#147;Interim CEO Letter&#148;) with Mr.&nbsp;Danis, governing the terms of his
service as the Company&#146;s Interim President and Chief Executive Officer during the Interim CEO Period. During the Interim CEO Period, Mr.&nbsp;Danis&#146; base salary is increased to $83,333 per month. Mr.&nbsp;Danis is also eligible to receive
a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-time</FONT> bonus in the amount of $67,109.47, provided that, all of the stock options held by Mr.&nbsp;Danis as of the date of the Interim CEO Letter are exercised prior to the three-month anniversary of the
date of the Interim CEO Letter. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under the Interim CEO Letter, subject to the approval of the Board or an authorized committee thereof, Mr.&nbsp;Danis is
eligible to receive the following restricted stock unit (&#147;RSU&#148;) awards: (i)&nbsp;a RSU award having a grant date fair value equal to $150,000 following the entry of the Interim CEO Letter (the &#147;Initial RSU Award&#148;); (ii) a RSU
award having a grant date fair value equal to $250,000 following the end of the Interim CEO Period (the &#147;End of Term RSU Award&#148;); and (iii)&nbsp;a RSU award having a grant date fair value equal to $50,000 on each monthly anniversary of the
Interim CEO Start Date starting with March&nbsp;12, 2023 (each, an &#147;Additional RSU Award&#148;). Each of such RSU awards will be governed by the Company&#146;s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan and a RSU award agreement adopted thereunder. Subject to
Mr.&nbsp;Danis&#146; continued service with the Company through each applicable vesting date, the Initial RSU Award will vest in three equal monthly installments following the vesting commencement date; the End of Term RSU Award will vest in twelve
equal monthly installments following the vesting commencement date; and each Additional RSU Award will fully vest at the end of the month following the applicable vesting commencement date. In the event of a change in control of the Company, the
vesting of such RSU awards will be accelerated in full immediately prior to the consummation of such change in control, subject to Mr.&nbsp;Danis&#146; continued service with the Company through such date. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The foregoing is a summary only and does not purport to be a complete description of all of the terms, provisions and agreements contained in the Interim CEO
Letter and is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of the Interim CEO Letter, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> and is
incorporated herein by reference. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"><B>RIGETTI COMPUTING, INC.</B></TD></TR>
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