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In-Q-Tel portfolio map

109 startups In-Q-Tel has backed in rounds we track, since 2002, grouped by their main sector. Together they have raised $9.8B; In-Q-Tel led at least one round in 1 of them. The biggest sector is AI, with 30 companies.

109startups backed
12sectors
$9.8Braised between them
AIbiggest sector

In-Q-Tel's investor profile

AI

30

+6 more

Cybersecurity

15

Big Data & Analytics

10

Biotech

10

IT Services

9

Software

8

Aerospace & Space

7

Hardware & Electronics

6

Energy

4

Advanced Manufacturing

4

Quantum Computing

3

Chemicals & Materials

3

Segment by segment

AI

30 startups · $3.8B raised

  1. Lila SciencesLila Sciences is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2023 through a merger of two projects from United States$551M
  2. OdysseyOdyssey Media Group, Inc.United States$464M
  3. AArmadinUnited States$446M
  4. CylakeCylake is a cybersecurity startup founded in March 2026, focusing on AI-native, data-driven cybersecurity platforms.United States$290M
  5. DeepgramDeepgram is a foundational AI company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in real-time voice AI technology.United States$275M
  6. Sakana AISakana AI is a Tokyo-based AI research and development company founded in July 2023.Japan$235M
  7. SCScience CorpUnited States$230M
  8. LucidworksLucidworks connects experiences throughout the entire user journey to meet customer and employee intent in the moment.United States$203M

Cybersecurity

15 startups · $872M raised

  1. SonatypeSonatype is the developer-friendly full-spectrum software supply chain management platform helps organizations and software developers.United States$156M
  2. FortanixFortanix is a leader in data-first security and the largest provider of Confidential Computing, founded in 2016 and based in SantaUnited States$121M
  3. VeracodeVeracode provides cloud-based app intelligence and security verification services to protect critical data across software supply chains.United States$114M
  4. MocanaMocana is a developer of cybersecurity software solutions that protect Internet of Things devices and industrial infrastructure.United States$96M
  5. AnomaliAnomali is the leader in intelligence driven extended detection and response cybersecurity solutions.United States$70M
  6. Harmonic SecurityHarmonic Security is a deep-tech cybersecurity company founded in 2023 and based in San Francisco, California.United States$68M
  7. Reach SecurityReach Security is an AI-native cybersecurity company founded in 2021, focused on helping organizations identify and address hiddenUnited States$60M
  8. Recorded FutureGet real-time, actionable cyber threat intelligence with Recorded Future.United States$58M

Big Data & Analytics

10 startups · $663M raised

  1. Sayari LabsSayari Labs is a provider of financial intelligence and supply chain risk solutions for analysts and investigators.United States$235M
  2. CallMinerCallMiner provides solutions for analyzing and extracting insights from customer interactions, particularly in call centers.United States$155M
  3. MemSQLSingleStore, formerly known as MemSQL, is a distributed relational SQL database management system founded in 2011.United States$114M
  4. HEAVY.AIHEAVY.AI is a software company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in a GPU-accelerated database and visual analytics platform.United States$55M
  5. Weather AnalyticsWeather Analytics LLC is a weather and predictive hazard software company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Washington, D.C.United States$34M
  6. ZetarisZetaris is a global enterprise software company founded in 2013, specializing in analytical data virtualization and AI-powered datAustralia$23M
  7. VaarstVaarst develops robotic analytic solutions for marine applications.United Kingdom$20M
  8. GreyNoise IntelligenceGreyNoise Intelligence is a cybersecurity company based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2017 by Andrew Morris.United States$15M

Biotech

10 startups · $753M raised

  1. bit.biobit.bio is a synthetic biology and cell programming company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.United Kingdom$264M
  2. 908 Devices908devices manufactures battery-operated, hand-held chemical detection tools used in mass spectrometry.United States$168M
  3. IntegenXIntegenX designs, manufactures and markets automation systems facilitating reliable micro sample preparation and analysis.United States$161M
  4. QuanterixQuanterix is a biotechnology company that develops ultrasensitive biomarker detection for healthcare.United States$52M
  5. Sensible BiotechnologiesSensible Biotechnologies is a biotechnology company based in Boston, with additional locations in Oxford and Bratislava.Slovakia$51M
  6. Boreal GenomicsBoreal Genomics is a biotechnology company founded in 2007 as a spin-off from the University of British Columbia.United States$24M
  7. Cauldron FermCauldron Ferm is a biomanufacturing company based in Orange, New South Wales, specializing in continuous hyper-fermentation technology.Australia$13M
  8. BiomatricaRare Biomarkers, Delivered Reliably preserving and delivering rare biomarkers and assays to the clinic.United States$9.2M

IT Services

9 startups · $208M raised

  1. TThreatMetrixThreatMetrix, now LexisNexis® Risk Solutions leverages global digital and physical identity intelligence, machine learning and advaUnited States$56M
  2. Digital Reasoning SystemsDigital Reasoning is a Tennessee-based AI platform that provides communication analytics solutions for the financial and healthcare sectors.United States$40M
  3. InnoCentiveInnoCentive is a leader in open innovation and crowdsourcing, helping organizations tackle complex business, scientific, and technUnited States$30M
  4. TerraGo TechnologiesTerraGo Technologies is a geospatial software company founded in 2005 and based in Sterling, Virginia, with additional offices in United States$25M
  5. LightsynqLightsynq develops universal optical quantum interconnects that bridge the gap to large-scale quantum computers.United States$18M
  6. MersiveMersive is a provider of wireless media streaming and collaboration software for corporate, education, and government markets.United States$14M
  7. QuintessenceLabsQuintessenceLabs provides data security technology, products, and solutions to protect sensitive digital data.Australia$13M
  8. GGeoIQGeoIQ develops and delivers real-time location analysis software solutions for managing and analyzing data.United States$12M

Software

8 startups · $276M raised

  1. DelphixDelphix provides an intelligent data platform that accelerates digital transformation for companies around the world.United States$120M
  2. SocrataSocrata is a platform that enables governments to use data as a strategic asset.United States$55M
  3. AdapxAdapx offers software that turns natural speech, sketches, and handwriting into data for Microsoft Office and other back-end systems.United States$30M
  4. SignaCertSignaCert specializes in revolutionizing IT compliance and change detection.United States$23M
  5. Adaptive ComputingAdaptive Computing provides workload management software for high performance computing environments.United States$23M
  6. MMindMeldMindMeld is an advanced AI platform powering a new generation of intelligent conversational interfaces.United States$15M
  7. LingotekLingotek's Translation Network is the only cloud-based solution to connect all your global content in one place.United States$8.0M
  8. MotionDSPMotionDSP sells advanced computer vision and image processing software that extracts real-time data from drone video.United States$1.8M

Aerospace & Space

7 startups · $1.3B raised

  1. HermeusHermeus is an American aerospace and defense technology startup founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, Georgia.United States$550M
  2. Northwood SpaceNorthwood Space is a hardware solution that expands the orbits and frequency ranges available from the ground for satellite communication.United States$505M
  3. Fleet Space TechnologiesFleet Space Technologies is an Australian space company based in Adelaide, South Australia.Australia$107M
  4. MyriotaMyriota is a satellite telecommunications company based in South Australia, founded in 2015.Australia$46M
  5. Anello PhotonicsANELLO Photonics, based in Santa Clara, California, specializes in advanced inertial navigation solutions for environments where GUnited States$45M
  6. Swoop AeroTransforming how the world moves by making access to the skies seamless.Australia$10M
  7. High Earth Orbit RoboticsHEO Robotics provides Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and asteroid prospecting services using nanosatellites deployed in high Earth orbit.Australia$7.7M

Hardware & Electronics

6 startups · $469M raised

  1. Pragmatic SemiconductorPragmatic Semiconductor is a UK-based leader in flexible semiconductor technology, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Cambridge.United Kingdom$389M
  2. Pelican ImagingPelican Imaging Corporation was a technology company founded in 2008 and based in Santa Clara, California.United States$37M
  3. WirepasNo bullshit.Finland$22M
  4. JETCOOL TechnologiesJETCOOL Technologies is a hardware startup that develops compact cooling solutions for high-power electronics.United States$17M
  5. Bounce ImagingBounce Imaging is a defence and space manufacturing company focused on thermal sensing systems for public safety and industrial customers.United States$4.2M
  6. ITInView TechnologyInView Technology develops and manufactures compressive sensing-based and hyperspectral imaging products.United States$536K

Energy

4 startups · $248M raised

  1. Factorial EnergyFactorial Energy focuses on sustainable future with safe, high performance batteries for EVs, homes, and critical applications.United States$100M
  2. SempriusSemprius develops concentrator photovoltaic modules that help solar power generation.United States$64M
  3. Moment EnergyMoment Energy provides clean, affordable, and reliable energy storage by repurposing retired electric vehicle batteries.United States$63M
  4. IONATEWe accelerate digital transformation for enterprises at Scale - faster, cheaper, and safer using AI/ML making them future-proof.United Kingdom$21M

Advanced Manufacturing

4 startups · $38M raised

  1. RovcoRovco provides an autonomous underwater vehicle and remotely operated underwater vehicle technologies and support services.United Kingdom$20M
  2. Fuel3DFuel3D is a technology company that specializes in advanced 3D scanning, capture, and imaging solutions.United States$13M
  3. Visionary MachinesVisionary Machines is an Australian technology company based in Sydney, specializing in advanced 3D spatial perception systems.Australia$2.8M
  4. ToposensMEYSENS GmbH, formerly known as Toposens, is a high-tech startup based in Munich, Germany, specializing in advanced sensor technology.Germany$1.6M

Quantum Computing

3 startups · $640M raised

  1. QQ-CTRLAustralia$364M
  2. QuantWareQuantWare is a quantum computing hardware company based in Delft, Netherlands.Netherlands$209M
  3. DiraqDiraq is a Sydney-based quantum computing company founded in 2022 as a spin-out from UNSW Sydney.Australia$67M

Chemicals & Materials

3 startups · $567M raised

  1. Phoenix TailingsFounded to bring a new level of sustainability and efficiency to the mining industry by enabling new sources of primary metals.United States$530M
  2. Prometheus HyperscalePrometheus Hyperscale is a data center developer founded in 2024, focusing on sustainable, liquid-cooled hyperscale infrastructure.United States$30M
  3. Imprint EnergyImprint Energy is a battery technology company based in Alameda, California, founded in 2010.United States$6.0M

How this map is made. Every startup here has raised money in a round we track that names In-Q-Tel as an investor, the first in 2002. Each sits under its main sector, read from its rounds, and each sector shows its best-funded first; sectors with fewer than three companies are left off. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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