In-Q-Tel

In-Q-Tel, founded in 1999 and based in Tysons, Virginia, is a not-for-profit venture capital firm that partners with innovative companies to provide advanced technologies to the U.S. Intelligence Community, including the Central Intelligence Agency. The organization focuses on accelerating the development and delivery of vital solutions that enhance national security. In-Q-Tel invests in a diverse range of technology sectors, such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, data analytics, and the Internet of Things, seeking to support startups that can deliver timely innovations essential for intelligence and defense operations. By identifying and fostering cutting-edge technology, In-Q-Tel plays a crucial role in equipping government agencies with the tools necessary to fulfill their missions effectively.

Stephen C. Bowsher

President and CEO

Steve Bowsher

President

Kristi Bradford

Investor

Eugene Chiu

Partner

Michael Falcon

Partner

Thomas Gillespie

Managing Partner in Washington, DC

Brinda Jadeja

Partner

Jackie Kossmann

Investor

William Morrison

Senior Associate

Nat Puffer

Managing Director

Brian Smith

Senior Partner, Washington DC

William Strecker

Executive Vice President and CTO

Matthew Strottman

Executive Vice President and COO

Grant Whiting

Principal

Chenny Zhang

Investor

A.J. Bertone

Partner

Kevin K.

Investor

J.D. Englehart

Investor

Past deals in Nanotechnology

Paragraf

Series B in 2022
Paragraf Ltd. is a graphene technology development company based in Somersham, United Kingdom, established in 2015. The company specializes in the production of two-dimensional materials, particularly graphene, and focuses on developing graphene-based electronic devices, green energy generation devices such as solar photovoltaic cells, and various sensors. By leveraging innovative methods, Paragraf aims to unlock the full potential of graphene and advance its applications across multiple technology sectors. The company's commitment to driving the adoption of this versatile material positions it as a key player in the field of advanced materials and their transformative capabilities.

Xanadu

Series B in 2021
Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing photonic quantum computers. The company integrates quantum silicon photonic chips into existing hardware to create full-stack quantum computing solutions. Xanadu offers several software tools, including PennyLane, a Python library for quantum machine learning and hybrid quantum-classical computations, and Strawberry Fields, an open-source programming language for quantum computing. The company aims to make quantum computing accessible and beneficial by addressing real-world challenges and enhancing computational capabilities beyond classical methods. By combining expertise from leading scientists and industry professionals, Xanadu is positioning itself as a significant player in the quantum technology landscape.

Advanced Navigation

Series A in 2019
Advanced Navigation Pty Ltd, based in Sydney, Australia, is a privately owned company that develops and manufactures advanced navigational technologies and robotics. Established in 2012, it offers a range of products, including acoustic underwater navigation systems, Fog GNSS/INS, MEMS AHRS, MEMS GNSS/INS, logging and post-processing units, satellite compasses, speed sensors, subsea antennas, and subsea INS. The company's founders possess a background in mission-critical robotics designed to military specifications, which is reflected in the quality and reliability of its products. Advanced Navigation employs engineers with specialized expertise in various fields, including sensors, GNSS, inertial navigation, RF technologies, acoustics, robotics, artificial intelligence, and algorithms, ensuring high standards in both hardware and software development.

Sila

Series D in 2018
Sila Nanotechnologies Inc. specializes in developing advanced materials for batteries that enhance energy density. The company serves various sectors, including automotive, consumer electronics, electric utilities, and aerospace, by providing innovative battery materials chemistry. Founded in 2011 and based in Alameda, California, Sila collaborates closely with leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to support their product development timelines and partners with battery manufacturers to facilitate commercial cell production.

Newlans

Venture Round in 2014
Newlans, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Acton, Massachusetts, specializing in programmable analog signal processing solutions. Founded in 2003, the company has developed advanced programmable silicon-on-insulator capacitors and components designed for integration into tunable radio frequency front end (RFFE) solutions. Its technology enhances radio frequency analog design by enabling feedback and programmability, which reduces costs, optimizes performance, and increases functionality. Newlans primarily serves smartphone original equipment manufacturers and RFFE module suppliers, addressing the growing demand for tunable solutions amid the expansion of global 4G LTE bands and the adoption of Carrier Aggregation. As a subsidiary of Newtel Essence B.V., Newlans is positioned to meet the evolving needs of the mobile communications industry.

Vorbeck

Venture Round in 2014
Vorbeck Materials Corp. is a technology and manufacturing company specializing in the research, design, development, and production of graphene and graphene-based products. Based in Jessup, Maryland, the company was founded in 2006 and has since pioneered commercial applications for graphene. Vorbeck manufactures Vor-ink, a graphene-based conductive ink tailored for the printed electronics market, and Vor-x, a proprietary graphene material that enhances the performance of elastomers and plastic composites, as well as high-performance fibers, anti-corrosive coatings, and batteries. Vor-x products address industrial challenges by improving strength, conductivity, and environmental resistance in materials, thereby creating new design possibilities. Vorbeck's expertise extends to applications in antennas, RFIDs, wearables, and next-generation battery development. The company holds an exclusive license for patented graphene technology developed at Princeton University, where its founders conducted pioneering research that enables large-scale graphene production. In 2009, Vorbeck launched Vor-ink, marking the introduction of the world’s first commercial graphene-based product.

Nervve

Venture Round in 2013
NerVve Technologies, Inc. is a company that specializes in visual search software and video analytics solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in Buffalo, New York, NerVve has developed a platform that accelerates the review of extensive video libraries, enabling users to quickly search for specific objects, scenes, or events within media. This technology aims to enhance the value derived from digital content by streamlining the indexing process and providing instant results. The company's services cater to a variety of sectors, including Media & Entertainment, Defense, Intelligence, Law Enforcement, and social media platforms. Additionally, NerVve assists both advertisers and media owners in understanding the value of high-quality asset locations and identifying opportunities for improvement. With a focus on delivering fact-based analytics, NerVve is redefining how video and imagery are utilized for insights and action.

QD Vision

Series E in 2013
Founded in August 2004, QD Vision is a nanotechnology product company delivering a new generation of display and lighting solutions to major industries where color, power, and design matter. The company is harnessing the unique light-emitting properties of quantum dots to deliver a new generation of display solutions that provide unmatched color, power efficiency, and cost savings QD Vision's technology platform sets new standards for color purity, brightness, power consumption, and design flexibility. Backed by a patent portfolio secured by the founders' research at MIT and continued developments at QD Vision, the company is targeting applications such as consumer electronics products, flat-panel displays, electronic signage, solid-state lighting, and national security.

Quanterix

Series C in 2012
Quanterix Corporation is a life sciences company focused on developing an advanced platform for single-molecule analysis, known for its ultra-sensitive digital immunoassay technology. This innovative approach enables precise detection and quantification of individual proteins and small molecules in complex biological samples, which is critical for clinical diagnostics, drug development, and life science research. Quanterix's flagship technology, Simoa, allows for the reliable measurement of protein biomarkers in extremely low concentrations, surpassing conventional immunoassay methods. The company offers a range of products, including assay kits, specialized assays for neurodegenerative diseases, and advanced instrumentation designed to enhance early disease detection and improve patient outcomes. Founded in 2007, Quanterix is supported by prominent life science investors, positioning it to address significant unmet medical needs and contribute to advancements in healthcare.

BIO-NEMS

Debt Financing in 2012
BIO-NEMS Corporation is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of rapid handheld DNA testing technology. Established in 2011, the company is located in Menlo Park, California. Its innovative approach aims to provide efficient and accessible DNA testing solutions, catering to various applications within the healthcare and diagnostics sectors.

SIONYX

Venture Round in 2012
SiOnyx, Inc. is a company based in Beverly, Massachusetts, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced light sensing devices. The firm has pioneered a patented semiconductor process known as shallow junction photonics, which significantly enhances the infrared sensitivity of silicon-based photonics. SiOnyx's product lineup includes ultra-low-light image sensors and HD action video cameras that facilitate digital night vision technology. These offerings cater to a diverse range of applications, including security, defense, consumer electronics, industrial use, medical fields, and automotive sectors. Incorporated in 2005, SiOnyx continues to lead in innovation, focusing on improving the performance of light sensing devices in both visible and near-infrared regions.

Quanterix

Venture Round in 2012
Quanterix Corporation is a life sciences company focused on developing an advanced platform for single-molecule analysis, known for its ultra-sensitive digital immunoassay technology. This innovative approach enables precise detection and quantification of individual proteins and small molecules in complex biological samples, which is critical for clinical diagnostics, drug development, and life science research. Quanterix's flagship technology, Simoa, allows for the reliable measurement of protein biomarkers in extremely low concentrations, surpassing conventional immunoassay methods. The company offers a range of products, including assay kits, specialized assays for neurodegenerative diseases, and advanced instrumentation designed to enhance early disease detection and improve patient outcomes. Founded in 2007, Quanterix is supported by prominent life science investors, positioning it to address significant unmet medical needs and contribute to advancements in healthcare.

Genia Photonics

Venture Round in 2011
Genia Photonics is an innovative technology company that develops and offers picosecond fiber laser systems for molecular spectroscope systems. It is specialized in the development of multifunctional measurement systems based on its patented fiber-based lasers. The company’s technology has been developed to provide real-time molecular feedback that enables operational gains in the chemical or pharmaceutical industries by process optimization or in the medical field to replace biopsies during procedures. It also provides its services to the defense and security sectors. Genia Photonics was founded in 2009 and is based in Laval, Quebec.

Quanterix

Series B in 2011
Quanterix Corporation is a life sciences company focused on developing an advanced platform for single-molecule analysis, known for its ultra-sensitive digital immunoassay technology. This innovative approach enables precise detection and quantification of individual proteins and small molecules in complex biological samples, which is critical for clinical diagnostics, drug development, and life science research. Quanterix's flagship technology, Simoa, allows for the reliable measurement of protein biomarkers in extremely low concentrations, surpassing conventional immunoassay methods. The company offers a range of products, including assay kits, specialized assays for neurodegenerative diseases, and advanced instrumentation designed to enhance early disease detection and improve patient outcomes. Founded in 2007, Quanterix is supported by prominent life science investors, positioning it to address significant unmet medical needs and contribute to advancements in healthcare.

QD Vision

Series D in 2011
Founded in August 2004, QD Vision is a nanotechnology product company delivering a new generation of display and lighting solutions to major industries where color, power, and design matter. The company is harnessing the unique light-emitting properties of quantum dots to deliver a new generation of display solutions that provide unmatched color, power efficiency, and cost savings QD Vision's technology platform sets new standards for color purity, brightness, power consumption, and design flexibility. Backed by a patent portfolio secured by the founders' research at MIT and continued developments at QD Vision, the company is targeting applications such as consumer electronics products, flat-panel displays, electronic signage, solid-state lighting, and national security.

Digital Solid State Propulsion

Venture Round in 2011
Digital Solid State Propulsion LLC, founded in 2005 and based in Reno, Nevada, specializes in the development and manufacturing of energetic materials and controllable solid rocket motors aimed at both defense and commercial markets. The company focuses on producing green and safe solid energetic materials that serve as electrically-throttled propellants for various applications, including thrusters, igniters, and rocket motors. It operates a modern laboratory equipped with advanced testing and chemical reactor facilities, allowing for comprehensive research and development. Digital Solid State Propulsion is recognized as a sole-source provider for the development of electrically controlled solid propellants, holding exclusive licenses on key formulations and patents related to ignition hardware and applications. The company has established a strategic partnership with In-Q-Tel to enhance its technological capabilities and market reach.

Biomatrica

Venture Round in 2011
Biomatrica (www.biomatrica.com) is a San Diego-based biostability company that provides innovative technologies for stabilizing, processing, storing and shipping biological samples at room temperature. The core technology is designed for use in preserving complex biological samples and assays and is based on the principles of anhydrobiosis (“life without water”), a natural mechanism that allows multicellular organisms to survive extreme environments. Biomatrica's current products stabilize DNA, RNA, proteins, cells and assays with no sample degradation, allowing scientists and clinicians to have pristine samples and reduce their reliance on freezers and drastically reduce shipping costs. Biomatrica products are used in laboratories performing life science research, from pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to academic research and forensics laboratories. Custom services to stabilize additional sample types are also available. Biomatrica also offers SampleWare® software, an easy-to-use, customizable laboratory management database that provides scientists with the means to store and organize their sample data, and directly supports samples stabilized by Biomatrica technology. For more information about the SampleMatrix technology and the Biomatrica products utilizing this technology platform (DNAstable®, DNAstable Blood, DNAgard Tissue and DNAgard Blood for DNA, RNAstable® and RNAconcentrator for RNA, and CloneStable® for bacterial DNA),

Cambrios Technologies

Series D in 2009
Cambrios Technologies Corp. develops electronic materials for the display industry. The company provides wet-processable transparent conductive films. Its nanostructured materials can be deposited using existing production equipment to achieve enhanced performance of display devices and components. The company was founded in 2002 as Semzyme, Inc. and changed its name to Cambrios Technologies Corp. in August 2004. Cambrios Technologies Corp. is based in Sunnyvale, California.

Infinite Power Solutions

Series B in 2008
Infinite Power Solutions, Inc. is a U.S.-based clean-technology company that specializes in the development, marketing, and manufacturing of solid-state, rechargeable thin-film micro-energy storage devices. Founded in 2001 and headquartered near Denver, Colorado, IPS is recognized as a global leader in the production of innovative thin-film micro-energy cells, commonly known as thin-film batteries. The company has established the world's first volume manufacturing facility dedicated to these products and has recently initiated pre-production activities to meet the increasing demand across various sectors. IPS's thin-film batteries cater to a diverse range of microelectronic applications, including military and aerospace, smart cards, active RFID systems, implantable medical devices, and wireless sensors.
Nextreme designs and manufactures micro-scale thermal and power management products for the semiconductor, photonics, consumer, automotive and defense/aerospace industries. The company has embedded cooling and power generation capabilities into the widely accepted copper pillar bumping process used in high-volume electronic packaging. Nextreme’s breakthrough addresses the most challenging thermal and power management constraints in electronics today, and delivers the only fully-scalable technology solution by leveraging the existing, high-volume flip chip manufacturing infrastructure. By minimizing the need for manufacturing changes and focusing on developing a seamless design-in solution, Nextreme is changing the future of thermal and power management for the entire electronics industry.

QD Vision

Series B in 2008
Founded in August 2004, QD Vision is a nanotechnology product company delivering a new generation of display and lighting solutions to major industries where color, power, and design matter. The company is harnessing the unique light-emitting properties of quantum dots to deliver a new generation of display solutions that provide unmatched color, power efficiency, and cost savings QD Vision's technology platform sets new standards for color purity, brightness, power consumption, and design flexibility. Backed by a patent portfolio secured by the founders' research at MIT and continued developments at QD Vision, the company is targeting applications such as consumer electronics products, flat-panel displays, electronic signage, solid-state lighting, and national security.

Infinite Power Solutions

Venture Round in 2006
Infinite Power Solutions, Inc. is a U.S.-based clean-technology company that specializes in the development, marketing, and manufacturing of solid-state, rechargeable thin-film micro-energy storage devices. Founded in 2001 and headquartered near Denver, Colorado, IPS is recognized as a global leader in the production of innovative thin-film micro-energy cells, commonly known as thin-film batteries. The company has established the world's first volume manufacturing facility dedicated to these products and has recently initiated pre-production activities to meet the increasing demand across various sectors. IPS's thin-film batteries cater to a diverse range of microelectronic applications, including military and aerospace, smart cards, active RFID systems, implantable medical devices, and wireless sensors.

Nanosys

Series C in 2005
Nanosys, Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing quantum dot technology to enhance high-definition viewing experiences in the display industry. Founded in 2001 and based in Milpitas, California, the company offers a range of products, including Quantum Dot Concentrate material, quantum dot nanomaterials, and Quantum Dot Enhancement films. These products improve color performance and brightness in a variety of consumer electronics, such as tablets, televisions, smartphones, and automotive interiors. Nanosys' quantum dot technology is compatible with various display types, including LED-LCDs, OLEDs, and micro-LEDs, and has been integrated into over 20 million devices across more than 400 unique products. The company also explores applications of its nanotechnology in areas beyond displays, such as agriculture.

Network Chemistry

Series A in 2005
Network Chemistry, Inc. offers security solutions to find network equipment, eliminate unauthorized devices, and enforce networking policies. The company's products include Network Chemistry Scanner, a network-based security solution, which focuses on infrastructure discovery, classification, and rogue device remediation; and protects organizations from unauthorized devices. It also provides RFprotect Mobile, a portable analysis product that enables network designers and security personnel to design, analyze, and secure wireless networks by conducting site surveys and accelerating incident response; RFprotect Distributed, a wireless intrusion detection and prevention system that automates threat detection, attack prevention, and 'no wireless' policy enforcement inside the enterprise; and RFprotect Endpoint, a laptop agent, which enforces wireless use policies on employee laptops. Network Chemistry, Inc. serves retail, manufacturing, financial services, health services, and government agencies. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Cambrios Technologies

Series B in 2005
Cambrios Technologies Corp. develops electronic materials for the display industry. The company provides wet-processable transparent conductive films. Its nanostructured materials can be deposited using existing production equipment to achieve enhanced performance of display devices and components. The company was founded in 2002 as Semzyme, Inc. and changed its name to Cambrios Technologies Corp. in August 2004. Cambrios Technologies Corp. is based in Sunnyvale, California.

IatroQuest Corporation

Venture Round in 2004
IatroQuest Corporation's breakthrough, patent-pending biosensing platform technology called Bio-Alloy™, is made possible by the convergence of nanotechnology, advanced semi-conductor materials, biotechnology and photonics. This Bio-Alloy platform will allow a wide range of product lines covering many market segments: from Biosensing Cartridges for the biodefense industry and high-density microarrays for drug discovery applications to Point-of-Care diagnostics and environmental monitoring. The unique attributes of Bio-Alloy™ enable it to detect and identify in real-time a wide range of biological agents, as well as specific small chemical molecules, with a high degree of sensitivity and selectivity.

Dust Networks

Series A in 2004
Dust Networks, the leader in standards-based intelligent wireless sensor networking (WSN), provides ultra low-power, highly reliable embedded systems to the world’s leading sensing solution providers – market visionaries who recognize that “smart dust” embedded inside their sensors is a paradigm shift for their markets. Dust's technology uniquely enables the world’s lowest power wireless networking solutions to also be the world’s most reliable.

NovoDynamics

Venture Round in 2003
NovoDynamics, Inc. specializes in predictive analytics and machine learning products that analyze complex images, large datasets, and real-time data streams. The company offers a range of solutions, including NovoVerus, a global language optical character recognition tool, and NovoImage+, which enhances degraded document images. Additionally, its ForeCee solutions help manufacturers understand the history of parts and their relationships with vehicles and equipment. Serving clients across the automotive, healthcare, and government sectors, NovoDynamics provides fast and accurate document capture applications and cloud-based data analytics services. Founded in 2000 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company was previously known as Catalytica NovoTec, Inc. before rebranding in 2001.
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