IQT

IQT focuses on advancing innovative technology solutions tailored for the intelligence and defense sectors. By fostering the development of cutting-edge tools, IQT aims to enhance the capabilities of these communities in their efforts to ensure national security. The organization plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between emerging technologies and their practical applications within government agencies, ultimately contributing to the safety and protection of the nation.

Chris Darby

CEO

Simon Davidson

EVP, IQT Emerge

Katie Gray

Partner

Nat Puffer

Managing Director

William Strecker

Executive Vice President and CTO

Past deals in Robotics

Kela Technologies

Series A in 2025
Kela Technologies specializes in providing a secure, open platform that facilitates the swift and seamless integration of commercial and military systems, catering to the needs of Western defense. This platform offers battle-tested technology, interoperability, and adaptability, empowering defense organizations to tackle contemporary warfare challenges and keep pace with emerging innovations.

Kela Technologies

Seed Round in 2025
Kela Technologies specializes in providing a secure, open platform that facilitates the swift and seamless integration of commercial and military systems, catering to the needs of Western defense. This platform offers battle-tested technology, interoperability, and adaptability, empowering defense organizations to tackle contemporary warfare challenges and keep pace with emerging innovations.

Anello Photonics

Series B in 2024
Anello Photonics, based in Silicon Valley, specializes in developing advanced sensors that deliver optical gyroscope performance at an affordable price. Founded by experts in silicon photonics and inertial navigation, the company has created a patented technology known as the Anello SiPhOG gyroscope. This innovative sensor leverages an integrated photonic system-on-chip that utilizes a proprietary waveguide process, which simulates the characteristics of optical fiber within a compact chip. Anello's technology aims to redefine navigation systems with next-generation capabilities, positioning the company as a leader in the mass-market sensor industry. The company has garnered support from prominent venture capital firms to propel its growth and technological advancements.

Vatn Systems

Seed Round in 2024
Vatn Systems develops affordable autonomous underwater vehicles capable of operating in cooperative swarms. The company focuses on advanced navigation software that performs effectively even in environments where GPS, vision, and communication systems are compromised, thereby reducing hardware costs. By leveraging this technology, Vatn Systems supports various applications in underwater exploration and defense, allowing clients to expand their operational capabilities in challenging underwater conditions.

Dropzone AI

Series A in 2024
Dropzone AI specializes in developing an intelligent augmentation platform that deploys pre-trained autonomous AI security agents. These agents collaborate with human analysts, investigating a vast number of security alerts, mimicking the techniques of top analysts. This allows human analysts to focus on critical, high-value tasks and genuine threats, rather than being overwhelmed by routine alert investigation.

Jetcool

Series A in 2023
Jetcool Technologies Inc., established in 2019 and headquartered in Littleton, Massachusetts, specializes in the research and development of advanced chip cooling solutions. The company offers a range of cooling products, from bare die to system level, and provides customized solutions. Jetcool's innovative microjet cooling modules, developed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, are designed to efficiently cool high-power electronics in industries such as defense and aerospace, advanced semiconductors, data centers, and electric vehicle power systems. The company's technology, published in several academic papers, uses small jets of fluid to cool components at the chip or device scale, enabling manufacturers to create more durable, energy-efficient products.

ClearSpace

Series A in 2023
ClearSpace is a Swiss company founded in early 2018 as a spin-off from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) to focus on sustainable in-orbit services. The company specializes in developing technologies and providing services aimed at the removal of space debris and non-functional satellites. ClearSpace has entered into a service contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to undertake ClearSpace-1, a pioneering mission designed to autonomously remove space debris. By utilizing advanced sensors, radar technologies, and telescopes, ClearSpace aims to track and manage failed satellites, thereby contributing to the long-term sustainability of space operations and the future of space exploration.

Advanced Navigation

Series B in 2022
Advanced Navigation, established in 2012 and based in Sydney, Australia, specializes in developing and manufacturing high-quality navigational technologies and robotics. The company's portfolio includes acoustic underwater navigation systems, GNSS/INS devices, MEMS AHRS, logging and post-processing units, satellite compasses, speed sensors, subsea antennas, and INS. With a background in mission-critical robotics and expertise spanning sensors, GNSS, inertial navigation, RF technologies, acoustics, robotics, AI, and algorithms, Advanced Navigation's products are designed to operate accurately under challenging conditions, serving clients in manufacturing and warehousing facilities to enhance process optimization and productivity.

Bounce Imaging

Series A in 2022
Bounce Imaging, Inc. is a manufacturer of tactical throwable cameras equipped with multiple lenses and sensors, designed primarily for police and fire responders. The company specializes in developing omnidirectional cameras and sensor technology that allows first responders to safely monitor hazardous environments from a distance, enhancing their operational safety. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, Bounce Imaging provides a variety of supportive accessories such as pole attachments, tethers, car chargers, headsets, wrist straps, and magnetic mounts. In addition to its hardware offerings, the company also delivers cloud services, including technical consulting, design and implementation support, and troubleshooting assistance for imaging and processing hardware. Bounce Imaging's innovative solutions enable users to capture real-time videos and sensor data consistently, even in challenging conditions, making it a valuable asset in the defense and first response sectors.

Vaarst

Series B in 2022
Vaarst is a developer of robotic analytic solutions focused on ocean applications and mobile autonomous robotics. The company utilizes advanced computer vision technology to capture, store, manage, and analyze data, incorporating features such as live streaming and geo-referencing. Vaarst's innovative approach aims to streamline inspection processes, significantly reducing costs and minimizing the time required for thorough examinations. By leveraging machine learning, Vaarst enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of data analysis in maritime environments.

Automata

Series B in 2022
Automata is an automation company focused on providing robotic solutions for the life sciences sector. It specializes in developing simple and affordable robotic devices designed to enhance laboratory efficiency and accelerate innovation. By offering robotic automation to labs, Automata enables organizations to scale operations and achieve results more quickly. The company's technology allows for seamless reconfiguration of tasks, making it accessible for professionals in various environments, including labs, classrooms, and production lines. This flexibility ensures that businesses can easily adapt their robotic systems to meet evolving needs, facilitating greater productivity and collaboration in scientific research and manufacturing.

Mindtech Global

Seed Round in 2021
Mindtech Global is a developer of an advanced Data Ops Platform that streamlines the process of collecting and curating training data for artificial intelligence computer vision applications. The platform employs automation and unique Configurable DNA technology to facilitate the creation of synthetic training data, complete with pixel-accurate annotations tailored to represent the customer's deployment environment. By serving a variety of industries, including smart city initiatives, retail, healthcare, and robotics, Mindtech's platform enables clients to rapidly develop high-performance, production-ready AI models. The solution is designed to be fast, flexible, and repeatable, allowing organizations to efficiently manage their training data and enhance the effectiveness of their AI systems.

Emesent

Seed Round in 2020
Emesent is a technology company that specializes in automating the collection and analysis of critical data in challenging underground environments. Its flagship product, Hovermap, is an award-winning LiDAR-mapping and autonomy payload designed for industrial drones, enabling them to operate and map in GPS-denied areas such as underground mines, transport tunnels, and utility tunnels. By leveraging Hovermap and other innovative solutions, Emesent enhances efficiency, safety, and operational insights for its clients in these complex environments. The company is supported by a team of experienced roboticists and engineers focused on advancing drone autonomy and data analytics for industrial applications.

ThruWave

Seed Round in 2020
ThruWave is a technology company that specializes in millimeter wave imaging solutions for various commercial and industrial applications. Founded in 2017 and based in Seattle, Washington, ThruWave offers low-cost sensors that leverage patent-pending radar signal processing and GPU-accelerated image reconstruction techniques. Its innovative technology is designed for multiple markets, including robotics, construction, and quality control. By enabling the imaging of internal structures such as walls, ceilings, and floors, ThruWave's solutions enhance operational efficiency and reduce risks for construction professionals. Additionally, its systems assist in inventory verification, shipment validation, and detecting packaging issues, thereby empowering clients to automatically verify proper packaging, count contents, and identify damaged or missing items.

Vintra

Venture Round in 2020
Vintra Inc., founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, specializes in developing artificial intelligence software for video analytics. The company's solutions turn ordinary video footage into actionable intelligence, particularly for public safety and security applications. By enabling users to conduct efficient and precise reviews of digital video, Vintra's technology identifies specific vehicles, individuals, and critical objects, effectively sifting through vast amounts of visual data. This capability allows organizations to enhance their operational performance, optimize marketing efforts, and uncover valuable insights from their video content. Vintra's mission is to empower its customers to create safer and more productive environments.

Toposens

Seed Round in 2020
Toposens is a company that specializes in the development of three-dimensional ultrasonic sensor systems, which utilize the principle of echolocation to localize objects and people in real-time. Their innovative technology is designed to enhance safety through high-performance detection capabilities, primarily for applications in automotive, smart buildings, and robotics. By providing an affordable alternative to expensive and outdated technologies, Toposens aims to meet the advanced technological needs of various industries. The company's solutions facilitate near-field collision avoidance, ensuring a higher degree of safety in environments where precise object detection is critical. Through collaboration with established industrial and high-tech companies, Toposens is committed to advancing the field of 3D ultrasonic sensing.

Advanced Navigation

Series A in 2019
Advanced Navigation, established in 2012 and based in Sydney, Australia, specializes in developing and manufacturing high-quality navigational technologies and robotics. The company's portfolio includes acoustic underwater navigation systems, GNSS/INS devices, MEMS AHRS, logging and post-processing units, satellite compasses, speed sensors, subsea antennas, and INS. With a background in mission-critical robotics and expertise spanning sensors, GNSS, inertial navigation, RF technologies, acoustics, robotics, AI, and algorithms, Advanced Navigation's products are designed to operate accurately under challenging conditions, serving clients in manufacturing and warehousing facilities to enhance process optimization and productivity.

AREVO

Venture Round in 2017
AREVO, based in Silicon Valley, California, is a technology company specializing in direct digital additive manufacturing of ultra-strong, lightweight composite parts for high-volume end-use applications. The company combines advanced materials, powerful design and build software, and free motion robotics to achieve true three-dimensional construction. This innovative approach allows AREVO to move beyond prototyping, facilitating the design and production of large, mass-manufactured parts and structures. By leveraging the unique properties of composite materials, AREVO provides designers and manufacturers with exceptional flexibility and strength, targeting sectors such as aerospace, defense, consumer electronics, transportation, and consumer goods. With its cutting-edge technology, AREVO is positioned to optimize additive manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers worldwide.

InView

Series A in 2012
InView Technology Corporation, established in 2009 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, specializes in the development and manufacturing of compressive sensing-based imaging and hyperspectral imaging products. The company's offerings include CompressView software for data management, shortwave infrared (SWIR) cameras, and controllable spatial light modulator systems. Its applications span microscopy and life sciences, military and surveillance, maritime, industrial process control, food and pharmaceutical inspection, energy audits, material research, and security. InView's technology enables low-cost, high-performance imaging solutions, making it accessible for a wide range of commercial and laboratory applications.

InView

Seed Round in 2010
InView Technology Corporation, established in 2009 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, specializes in the development and manufacturing of compressive sensing-based imaging and hyperspectral imaging products. The company's offerings include CompressView software for data management, shortwave infrared (SWIR) cameras, and controllable spatial light modulator systems. Its applications span microscopy and life sciences, military and surveillance, maritime, industrial process control, food and pharmaceutical inspection, energy audits, material research, and security. InView's technology enables low-cost, high-performance imaging solutions, making it accessible for a wide range of commercial and laboratory applications.
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