Stage FocusSeed, Series A, Series B+
GeographyUS
TypeGovernment
Last Activity2025
Industry Focus
Industries
Defense & SpaceAI InfrastructureSpace TechBiotechCybersecurity HardwareQuantum Computing
Technical BenchStrong
Investor TypeGovernment Fund
ExposureMostly DeepTech Investments
Bio
In-Q-Tel is the CIA's non-profit venture capital arm, founded in 1999. As of 2023, the firm held roughly $930M in assets and receives approximately $100M per year in taxpayer funding ($1.2B total since 2011). Over 600 investments have been made, including 50+ unicorns, with 500+ technologies transitioned to government use.
Government partners span the intelligence and defense community: CIA, NSA,...
Notable Investments
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PalantirD
DatabricksR
Rocket LabA
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GitLabI
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