IQT
IQT (In-Q-Tel) is a not-for-profit strategic investment firm established in 1999 by the CIA. Its mission is to connect private-sector innovation with the technology needs of U.S. intelligence, defense, and national security communities, as well as allies like the UK and Australia. Operating as an independent global investment platform, IQT identifies and leverages emerging technologies from over 15,000 early-stage startups to enhance mission capabilities for government partners. With a focus on frontier technologies, IQT invests in areas such as AI, biotechnology, microelectronics, cybersecur
Investing activity
IQT appears in 1 AI deal tracked by the AI Lounge deals desk, rounds totalling $65M. The rounds are mostly Series A, with a median round size of $65M. The most recent is Mueon (Series A, $65M, Oct 2026).
IQT most often invests alongside Maverick Silicon, Geodesic Alliances Fund, Oregon Venture Fund and Intel Capital, and the companies it backs on AI Lounge are mostly in AI semiconductors / data center infrastructure.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about IQT
What AI companies has IQT invested in?
IQT's AI investments include Mueon. The 1 round on AI Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
Where is IQT based?
IQT is based in Minsk, Minsk Region, Belarus.
What stage does IQT invest at?
In the rounds tracked on AI Lounge, IQT has invested at Series A, with a median round of $65M.
Who does IQT co-invest with?
IQT's most frequent co-investors on AI Lounge are Maverick Silicon (1 deal), Geodesic Alliances Fund (1 deal), Oregon Venture Fund (1 deal), Intel Capital (1 deal) and Wellington Capital (1 deal).
How can founders reach IQT?
Founders on AI Lounge can see IQT'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 IQT to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.