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In-Q-Tel (IQT) is a not-for-profit VC established in 1999, headquartered in Arlington, VA. The US Intelligence Community's strategic investment arm, operating as an independent 501(c)(3) funded primarily by the CIA. 800+ portfolio companies. 25+ unicorns. 21+ IPOs. 500+ technologies transitioned to government. ~61 team, 20+ partners. Offices: Arlington, Silicon Valley, Boston, London, Sydney, Munich, Singapore.
Series A ($16.7M avg, 111 investments) and Series B ($35.7M avg, 79) primary. Seed ($11.5M avg, 64). Two mechanisms: Technology Development Agreements ($500K-$3M) and Equity-Only ($250K-$500K). Always minority co-investor with private VCs. ~50 new investments/year.
800+ companies. 25+ unicorns. 21+ IPOs. Enterprise Apps (264 investments), High Tech (223). Notable: zSpace (NASDAQ Dec 2024), D-Wave (NYSE 2024), ICEYE (unicorn 2025). Recent: GetReal ($17.5M Series A), Alta Resource Technologies, Efficient Computer (Feb 2026).
To approach In-Q-Tel, founders should submit their pitch through the official website at iqt.org. It is essential to demonstrate the dual-use potential of your technology, as this aligns with IQT's mission to bridge commercial innovation with government defense and intelligence applications.
In-Q-Tel has been actively investing, with 34 investments made in the last 12 months. Recent notable investments include GetReal, which received $17.5M in Series A funding, and companies like Alta Resource Technologies and Efficient Computer, with the latest investment occurring in February 2026.
In-Q-Tel invests in Seed, Series A, and Series B stages.
Submit your pitch through their website at iqt.org.
In-Q-Tel focuses on advanced materials, AI, biotech, cybersecurity, quantum computing, robotics, sensor tech, and space tech.
In-Q-Tel typically invests between $250K and $3M.
In-Q-Tel invests in Asia, Canada, Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
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