IQT (In-Q-Tel)

Take a walk down memory lane with us! Get to know IQT's story like never before through a special message from our CEO, groundbreaking numbers that demonstrate the impact of our unique model, and case studies that highlight real portfolio company technologies that have been deployed by our government partners. IQT's 25th Anniversary Brochure now available on iqt.org. Click here to give it a read: https://lnkd.in/emsTFMhp #IQTat25

Today, we're proud to highlight another exciting IQT 25 for 25 company! In 2017, IQT recognized the limitations of optical satellites, which required daylight and no cloud cover in order to gather images, and actively sought out technological alternatives. Capella’s vision and technology led us to invest in the company, which was one of the first startups to develop SAR capabilities to collect Earth-observation data in all kinds of weather conditions 24 hours a day. Capella’s technology offered very early insight into the potential of the commercial market to serve IQT’s government partner needs. Today, Capella’s satellites have been tasked many thousands of times since the war in Ukraine began, providing crucial, real-time access to what is happening on the ground. #IQTat25

Now Hiring: Technology Architect - Hardware Systems! This position will work closely with IQT’s government partners to understand their technology challenges and use their mastery of technology to investigate and recommend potential solutions from the venture-backed startup landscape. The Advanced Systems Practice is responsible for identifying and executing investments in technology areas including robotics, unmanned aerial vehicles, autonomous underwater vehicles, space technology, power, energy, advanced manufacturing, 3D printing, and sensors. Apply now or share with someone who might be interested: https://lnkd.in/eg_S-v2P #hiring

ICYMI, make sure to check out the latest episode of The Intersection featuring General David H. Petraeus, US Army (Ret.)! In this episode, Steve Bowsher and General Petraeus discuss the evolution of conflict — specifically as it relates to the development of new tech capabilities — and highlight the essential leadership skills needed for navigating tumultuous times. Watch the video on YouTube or listen in wherever you get your podcasts! ▶️ YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eV6Q3T78 ▶️ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gQjNwsZX ▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eVyd-MKi

IQT: The Impact Wherever there are uncharted technology frontiers, that’s where you’ll find us. Artificial intelligence, commercial space, and synthetic biology are just a few of the many domains IQT has invested in to help the U.S. and its allies stay ahead of the curve. Despite the unprecedented challenges on the horizon, IQT will continue to invest in forward-looking solutions to ensure we are prepared to face them when they arise. #IQTat25

This week, we had the privilege of hosting a 25th anniversary dinner for our valued government partners, investors, founders, alumni, and so many more who have supported IQT over the years. It was an incredible evening filled with inspiring conversations, shared memories, and a collective vision for the future. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has contributed to IQT’s mission over the past quarter century. Your support and collaboration have been instrumental in driving innovation and enhancing our national security. We simply would not be where we are without this dedicated and talented community. As we look ahead, we’re excited to continue building on this foundation, fostering partnerships, and exploring new frontiers together. Here’s to the next 25 years of success! #IQTat25

IQT: The Model Over the course of its 25-year history, IQT has grown into a global investment platform with a portfolio spanning a diverse range of technology sectors. With over $1.3 billion invested in over 750 companies, our breadth of experience connecting startups with government customers is unmatched. And most importantly, our work has helped facilitate the government adoption of almost 500 transformative technologies. #IQTat25

Today, we're proud to highlight another exciting IQT 25 for 25 company! In 2016, IQT invested in Phantom, a security automation and orchestration platform that integrates with existing security technologies to provide a layer of “connective tissue” between them. At the time, security event triage and response times were measured in days and involved manual human driven interactions with multiple information systems. Phantom offered a real-time active cyber security automation platform to ingest high fidelity security data and manage response to incidents across enterprise IT assets. Phantom was acquired by Splunk in April 2018. #IQTat25

For more than 25 years, IQT has been the standard bearer for joining innovative technologies with our most pressing national security needs. Our new website dedicates some space to that history, recognizing the foundational role IQT has played in not only shaping the national security investment landscape, but in the care and feeding of cutting edge technologies which have been critical to our national defense. Please take some time to explore Our History on the new IQT.org. #IQTat25

IQT: The Beginning At the turn of the century, technological advancements were quickly changing the world as we knew it. Visionary leaders at the CIA realized there was a need for a unique organization that could bridge the gap between the government and Silicon Valley so that the Intelligence Community could stay ahead of rapidly evolving threats to national security. That organization was In-Q-Tel. #IQTat25