In-Q-Tel (IQT) is a non-profit strategic intelligence and defense investor that focuses on technologies relevant to national security. It helps its government partners, ranging from the US Space Force to the National Security Agency (NSA), implement these technologies.
Beyond relevance to government agencies, IQT’s investment activity has historically pointed to next-gen technologies that have the potential to be developed for use beyond the public sector.
IQT has participated in over 50 disclosed deals since the beginning of 2022, with many of its investments falling into areas categorized as “deep tech” — cutting-edge technologies rooted in scientific or engineering advances, such as biotech and quantum computing.
Using CB Insights data, we uncovered 4 strategic technology priorities highlighted by IQT’s investments since Q2’22. We then categorized companies across these priorities:
- Aerospace tech
- Semiconductors, chips, & advanced electronics
- Biotechnology
- Cybersecurity
