VC firm
IQT
Also known as In-Q-Tel, In-Q-Tel, Inc.
- Investor type
- VC
- Investing status
- Activeas of 2026-09-17Source (opens in a new tab)
- Founded
- 1999
- Check size
- $250K to $3MSource (opens in a new tab)
- Legal name
- In-Q-Tel, Inc.
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About
IQT has delivered significant mission impact for more than a quarter century by building a unique—and uniquely powerful—not-for-profit global investment platform that accelerates the introduction of groundbreaking technologies to enhance the national security and prosperity of America and its allies.
Investment approach
- Thesis
- Our mission drives how and why we invest: identifying, funding, and scaling breakthrough technologies that sustain U.S. and allied advantage in an increasingly competitive global landscape. We focus on critical innovation areas including, but not limited to, engineering biology, energy security, and next-generation microelectronics.Source (opens in a new tab)
- Takes board seats
- No
- Board policy
- After identifying a promising company, IQT has two primary tools for building a relationship: a technology development agreement or an equity-only investment, both of which where IQT receives a small equity stake and status as a board observer.
- Eligibility
- We have never made an investment in a Chinese or Russian company. We abide by all federal laws and regulations, some of which preclude us from doing business with a small number of countries.
- Investing status notes
- IQT closes its 800th investment—a monumental achievement in our mission to invest in global innovation to secure the nation.
Locations
- Office
- CAMBRIDGE, MA, United States
- Office
- MENLO PARK, CA, United States
- Office
- TYSONS, VA, United States
- Office
- LONDON
- Office
- MUNICH
- Office
- SINGAPORE
- Office
- SYDNEY
Programs
- Newsletter
- newsletter (opens in a new tab)
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