In-Q-Tel
In-Q-Tel is a not-for-profit strategic investor funded by the CIA and other US national security agencies. It invests in startups whose technology, including AI, machine learning and data analytics, can serve those agencies.
Investing activity
In-Q-Tel appears in 4 AI deals tracked by the AI Lounge deals desk, rounds totalling $275M. The rounds are mostly Seed and Series B, with a median round size of $100M. The most recent are Reach Security (Series B, $50M, Oct 2026), Ent (Seed, $100M, Jun 2026) and Ent.AI (Seed, $100M, Jun 2026).
In-Q-Tel most often invests alongside Decibel, Sequoia Capital, Shield Capital and Craft Ventures, and the companies it backs on AI Lounge are mostly in AI and AI security operations.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about In-Q-Tel
What AI companies has In-Q-Tel invested in?
In-Q-Tel's AI investments include Reach Security, Ent, Ent.AI and Emerald AI. The 4 rounds on AI Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
Where is In-Q-Tel based?
In-Q-Tel is based in Arlington, Virginia, United States.
What stage does In-Q-Tel invest at?
In the rounds tracked on AI Lounge, In-Q-Tel has invested at Seed and Series B, with a median round of $100M.
Who does In-Q-Tel co-invest with?
In-Q-Tel's most frequent co-investors on AI Lounge are Decibel (2 deals), Sequoia Capital (2 deals), Shield Capital (2 deals), Craft Ventures (2 deals) and Felicis (2 deals).
How can founders reach In-Q-Tel?
Founders on AI Lounge can see In-Q-Tel's contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with the firm under Warm Paths, and add In-Q-Tel to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.