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

President and CEO

Simon Davidson

EVP, IQT Emerge

Jessica Dymond

Vice President, Technology (B.Next)

William Strecker

Executive Vice President and CTO

Past deals in Geospatial

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.

Orbital Sidekick

Venture Round in 2023
Founded in 2016, Orbital Sidekick provides Earth observation services using satellite-based hyperspectral imaging technology. It captures hundreds of narrow spectral bands from visible light to infrared, serving energy, oil and gas, mining, environmental monitoring, infrastructure, agriculture, and defense sectors.

ClearSpace

Series A in 2023
ClearSpace is a space debris mitigation company spun out of EPFL in 2018 to develop sustainable in-orbit services and remove non-functional satellites. It focuses on on-orbit technologies and debris-removal services, including tracking failed satellites with sensors, radar, and a telescope to enable cleanup and longer-term sustainability of space operations. The company has been contracted by the European Space Agency to lead the first autonomous debris-removal mission, known as ClearSpace-1, showcasing its capability to capture and remove space debris from orbit.

Constellr

Seed Round in 2022
Constellr provides space-based imaging and sensing solutions to evaluate soil health, vegetation, and environmental conditions for agriculture and infrastructure monitoring. Leveraging proprietary space infrastructure, it measures water, temperature, and carbon to derive models of evapotranspiration, water stress, and crop yield, enabling precise insights for farming, agronomy, and industrial operations. The company serves farmers, agricultural companies, infrastructure managers, power plants, and logistics providers across multiple markets, supporting decision making that improves crop production, resource management, and climate-change accountability.

Beam

Series B in 2022
Rovco Ltd is a company based in Bristol, United Kingdom, specializing in underwater hydrographic survey and inspection services through the use of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). Founded in 2015, Rovco serves clients in the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors by offering advanced technologies that enhance the management and inspection of subsea assets. The company's innovative solutions include 3D photogrammetry, which creates detailed 3D models from high-resolution photographs, allowing clients to assess their assets for damage, corrosion, and marine growth. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, Rovco provides autonomous subsea robotics and advanced inspection capabilities, enabling clients to make informed engineering decisions and undertake preventative maintenance, thereby reducing project risks and costs.

Pixxel

Series A in 2022
Pixxel is space data company that develops hyperspectral earth-imaging satellite constellations to provide global coverage, capturing geospatial data for applications such as climate monitoring, crop yield prediction, urban planning, and disaster response. The constellation aims to deliver near-daily imagery, enabling detection, monitoring, and prediction of global phenomena. The company also offers satellites as a service, allowing clients to access and operate imaging assets to monitor changing environmental, economic, and security conditions. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India.

Willow

Funding Round in 2021
Willow is a digital technology company focused on enhancing the built environment through its innovative software platform, WillowTwin, and professional services, WillowDigital. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sydney, with additional offices in key global cities, Willow specializes in deploying digital twins to collect, organize, and analyze data related to buildings and infrastructure networks. The WillowTwin platform integrates and manages large-scale data, providing actionable insights that improve the performance and experience of these assets. Complementing this, WillowDigital offers digital engineering and architecture services, ensuring clients can effectively leverage current technologies and data to optimize building performance and tenant experiences. Through its unique approach, Willow supports the transition to smart buildings and infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency and revenue potential for its clients.

Visionary Machines

Seed Round in 2021
Visionary Machines specializes in developing advanced spatial vision systems for machines using passive camera arrays. Its core product is a high-fidelity 3D sensor that combines geometric measurements from multiple cameras and AI techniques, initially serving defense, mining, and logistics sectors.

Exyn

Series A in 2019
Exyn Technologies, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that specializes in the development of autonomous aerial robots designed for complex commercial environments. Founded in 2014 as a spin-off from the GRASP Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania, Exyn leverages over a decade of research to create drone platforms capable of pilot-less operation without reliance on GPS. Its flagship software, exynAI, manages the control and communication of these multi-sensory rotorcraft, enabling them to perform tasks such as underground inspections, inventory management, and construction documentation. The company's innovative approach combines multiple redundant sensors with advanced mapping and obstacle avoidance technologies, resulting in highly robust and differentiated aerial robots that facilitate data acquisition in challenging settings.

Immersive Wisdom

Series A in 2018
Immersive Wisdom Inc. develops an integrated remote collaborative operations platform that enables distributed teams to work together in shared 3D virtual environments for geospatial collaboration and real-time intelligence. The platform supports multi-user access to live 3D maps and feeds from IoT devices, imagery, LiDAR, UAV video, and other data sources, allowing rapid integration through a software development kit for customer-specific workflows. It is designed to function over existing desktops and laptops, even in bandwidth-constrained environments, and aims to serve sectors such as government, energy, transportation, logistics, telecommunications, financial services, and related industries. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Boca Raton, Florida.

HEAVY.AI

Series C in 2018
HEAVY.AI develops a big data analytics and visualization platform that helps governments and businesses analyze and visualize opportunities and risks hidden in large location- and time-based datasets. The platform combines a structured query language–compliant database optimized for graphics processing units with an advanced visual analytics engine and a web-based front end for rendering multi-billion-record data sets. By leveraging the parallel processing power of modern GPU and CPU hardware, it supports high-impact decision-making across sectors such as government, telecommunications, energy, utilities, and higher education.

Orbital Insight

Series B in 2016
Orbital Insight, Inc. is a geospatial analytics company based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2013. The firm develops a cloud-based platform that employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze vast amounts of geospatial data, including satellite imagery, mobile location signals, and other Internet of Things data. This technology enables organizations, including businesses, governments, and NGOs, to gain insights into societal and economic trends that may not be visible to the naked eye. Orbital Insight's products, such as Orbital Insight GO, GO Consumer, and GO Energy, provide users with actionable intelligence regarding infrastructure, supply chain dynamics, and energy resources. By transforming billions of data points into clear, usable information, the company supports data-driven decision-making in various sectors.

HEAVY.AI

Series A in 2016
HEAVY.AI develops a big data analytics and visualization platform that helps governments and businesses analyze and visualize opportunities and risks hidden in large location- and time-based datasets. The platform combines a structured query language–compliant database optimized for graphics processing units with an advanced visual analytics engine and a web-based front end for rendering multi-billion-record data sets. By leveraging the parallel processing power of modern GPU and CPU hardware, it supports high-impact decision-making across sectors such as government, telecommunications, energy, utilities, and higher education.

BlueLine Grid

Venture Round in 2016
BlueLine Grid, Inc. is a provider of mobile solutions that connects law enforcement, first responders, security teams, and government agencies across the United States. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, the company offers a suite of secure communication tools designed to meet the needs of public and private security officials. Its flagship product, GridTeam, is a mobile application that allows users to locate and connect with one another based on area, organization, proximity, or specialty. Additionally, BlueLine Grid features a Grid bot for Microsoft Skype, enabling mass notification services and group conferencing directly from Skype messages. The company's services prioritize security and privacy, catering to the collaboration needs of demanding government agencies and leading corporations.

Boundless Spatial

Series B in 2015
Boundless Spatial, Inc. is a company that focuses on developing and supporting open-source geographic information system (GIS) software, enabling organizations to effectively manage spatial data and create maps. Founded in 2002 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, Boundless offers a suite of products that includes Boundless Server Enterprise for publishing data and workflows, Boundless Offline Tile Server for offline map access, Boundless Desktop for desktop GIS applications, and Boundless Anywhere for mobile location information collection. The company delivers various solutions such as commercial open-source maintenance, spatial IT infrastructure, and geospatial web application workflows, catering to a diverse clientele that includes federal and local governments, defense sectors, and educational institutions. Boundless is recognized as a leading authority in the open-source GIS community, contributing to the advancement of geospatial technologies and expertise. Previously known as OpenGeo Inc., the company rebranded in 2013 and has established itself as a pioneer in optimizing the use of location-based data.

BlueLine Grid

Series A in 2015
BlueLine Grid, Inc. is a provider of mobile solutions that connects law enforcement, first responders, security teams, and government agencies across the United States. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, the company offers a suite of secure communication tools designed to meet the needs of public and private security officials. Its flagship product, GridTeam, is a mobile application that allows users to locate and connect with one another based on area, organization, proximity, or specialty. Additionally, BlueLine Grid features a Grid bot for Microsoft Skype, enabling mass notification services and group conferencing directly from Skype messages. The company's services prioritize security and privacy, catering to the collaboration needs of demanding government agencies and leading corporations.

Weather Analytics

Convertible Note in 2013
Weather Analytics specializes in providing precision climate data and weather intelligence, integrating dynamic weather and sensor station information. The company aggregates and formats weather data to deliver it in a user-friendly manner, enabling clients to concentrate on addressing their business challenges rather than spending time on data collection and cleansing. By streamlining access to high-quality weather information, Weather Analytics empowers organizations to utilize this data effectively for decision-making and operational efficiency.

Boundless Spatial

Series A in 2013
Boundless Spatial, Inc. is a company that focuses on developing and supporting open-source geographic information system (GIS) software, enabling organizations to effectively manage spatial data and create maps. Founded in 2002 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, Boundless offers a suite of products that includes Boundless Server Enterprise for publishing data and workflows, Boundless Offline Tile Server for offline map access, Boundless Desktop for desktop GIS applications, and Boundless Anywhere for mobile location information collection. The company delivers various solutions such as commercial open-source maintenance, spatial IT infrastructure, and geospatial web application workflows, catering to a diverse clientele that includes federal and local governments, defense sectors, and educational institutions. Boundless is recognized as a leading authority in the open-source GIS community, contributing to the advancement of geospatial technologies and expertise. Previously known as OpenGeo Inc., the company rebranded in 2013 and has established itself as a pioneer in optimizing the use of location-based data.

ikeGPS

Venture Round in 2011
IkeGPS provides data acquisition and analysis solutions for overhead power and communication infrastructure. It delivers actionable insights to optimize assets and achieve industry objectives like grid resiliency and fiber broadband expansions. With two decades of experience, IkeGPS serves eight of the ten largest electric utilities in North America.

SitScape

Venture Round in 2010
SitScape, Inc. is an enterprise software company specializing in collaborative User-Defined-Operating-Picture (UDOP) Situational Awareness solutions. Founded in 2007 and based in Vienna, Virginia, SitScape offers a commercial-off-the-shelf software product that allows users to aggregate, visualize, and analyze diverse data sources into a cohesive common operating picture. This software is utilized across various sectors, including digital operations, emergency response, cybersecurity, and military applications, supporting teams in decision-making and real-time situational awareness. The company focuses on providing tools for visual contextual collaboration, secure information sharing, and agile data correlation, enabling organizations to enhance their operational efficiency and intelligence gathering. SitScape has established a strategic partnership with AECOM to further its mission in delivering innovative situational awareness solutions.

SpotterRF

Venture Round in 2010
SpotterRF LLC is a company based in Orem, Utah, that specializes in radar technology. It offers micro surveillance radars (MSR) designed for detecting and tracking moving people and vehicles, as well as compact surveillance radars intended for non-military applications in airports across the United States. The MSR units feature an integrated miniature web server, allowing users to monitor and visualize real-time data on moving entities through platforms like Google Earth. SpotterRF's products are utilized in various sectors, including special operations, border patrol, perimeter defense, and military force protection. The company has established a strategic investment and development agreement with In-Q-Tel to further enhance its technological capabilities.

Signal Innovations Group

Venture Round in 2010
Signal Innovations Group, Inc. is a technology company that develops advanced decision systems and imaging technologies for a range of sensor and data types, primarily serving government clients and industry partners in national security, public safety, and commercial surveillance. The company offers a comprehensive software suite for the processing, exploitation, and dissemination of airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance data, designed for use on platforms with constraints regarding size, weight, and power. Their recognition software employs various techniques for detection, classification, and identification, enabling collection and analysis of sensor data from radars, sonar, images, and videos aboard both manned and unmanned vehicles. Additionally, Signal Innovations Group provides hierarchical security assessment algorithms and a multi-source intelligence analysis suite that incorporates natural language processing and network modeling. The company's video analytics solutions enhance surveillance capabilities by detecting suspicious activities across diverse applications, including law enforcement and retail environments. Founded in 2004, Signal Innovations Group is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with additional locations in Reston, Virginia.

TerraGo

Venture Round in 2009
TerraGo Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing software applications and mobile apps that facilitate the collection, sharing, and collaboration of location-based data. Its key products include TerraGo Magic for custom app creation, TerraGo Edge for smart forms and GPS/GIS integration, TerraGo Publisher for offline map sharing, TerraGo Composer for PDF map conversion, TerraGo for Drones for commercial drone data management, and TerraGo Toolbar for GeoPDF map access. These solutions cater to various industries such as agriculture, construction, defense, and utilities, supporting applications like drone mapping, surveying, and field service. TerraGo serves over 850 organizations, with a strategic partnership with Urban Control. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, with an additional office in Atlanta, the company enables non-GIS users to access and apply maps and images, fostering geospatial collaboration and data gathering.

Adapx

Venture Round in 2008
Adapx, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in user interface software solutions designed to enhance data capture and operational efficiency for businesses and government agencies. Its flagship product, Capturx, seamlessly converts natural speech, sketches, and handwriting into structured data, streamlining workflows and minimizing the need for manual data transcription. Capturx offers various applications, including integrations for Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and ArcGIS, along with mobile solutions for data collection. The company caters to diverse sectors, including manufacturing, defense, health, and utilities, and provides additional services such as mobile workflow analysis and design optimization. Founded in 1999 and based in Seattle, Washington, Adapx has established strategic partnerships with notable organizations like Microsoft and ESRI, enhancing its capabilities and reach in the market.

TerraGo

Series A in 2007
TerraGo Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing software applications and mobile apps that facilitate the collection, sharing, and collaboration of location-based data. Its key products include TerraGo Magic for custom app creation, TerraGo Edge for smart forms and GPS/GIS integration, TerraGo Publisher for offline map sharing, TerraGo Composer for PDF map conversion, TerraGo for Drones for commercial drone data management, and TerraGo Toolbar for GeoPDF map access. These solutions cater to various industries such as agriculture, construction, defense, and utilities, supporting applications like drone mapping, surveying, and field service. TerraGo serves over 850 organizations, with a strategic partnership with Urban Control. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, with an additional office in Atlanta, the company enables non-GIS users to access and apply maps and images, fostering geospatial collaboration and data gathering.

GEOIQ.COM

Series B in 2007
GeoIQ is a web-based analytics platform focused on location analysis, enabling organizations to manage and analyze real-time location data. The platform integrates publicly available data with geospatial information systems (GIS) technologies, allowing enterprises, marketers, retailers, and public sector organizations to combine extensive datasets and leverage location as a central point for analysis. This capability facilitates the identification of trends and opportunities, enhancing decision-making processes. GeoIQ's features support advertisers in tracking and optimizing their media buying campaigns effectively.

Infinite Z

Venture Round in 2007
Infinite Z, Inc. is a company specializing in the development of virtual-holographic computing platforms aimed at enhancing the use of 3D objects, visualizations, and simulations across various industries. Its flagship product, zSpace, serves as a virtual-holographic simulation platform that enables users to view, manipulate, and communicate complex ideas effectively. The applications of Infinite Z's technology span multiple sectors, including CAD/CAM/CAE, GIS/geospatial, energy, scientific visualization, and healthcare. Founded in 2001, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

MetaCarta

Series C in 2005
MetaCarta is a company that specializes in geographic search and referencing solutions. Its primary offering is a geographic search and referencing platform that includes components such as GeoTag, which identifies geographic references within documents. By integrating geographic search and tagging functions, MetaCarta enables users to efficiently locate information related to specific locations, enhancing the accessibility and usability of geographic data. The company's technology is designed to streamline the process of finding and referencing geographic information, making it a valuable resource for various applications in information management and analysis.

Keyhole

Venture Round in 2003
Keyhole, Inc., founded in 2001, is a software development company that specializes in geospatial data visualization applications. Initially established as a spin-off of Intrinsic Graphics, the company gained early funding from notable sources including a Sony venture capital fund, NVIDIA, and the CIA's venture-capital arm, In-Q-Tel. Keyhole is best known for its flagship product, Earth Viewer, which became the foundation for the widely acclaimed Google Earth application released in 2005. The company's technology also contributed to the development of Google Maps and Google Mobile. In addition to Earth Viewer, Keyhole provides interactive software that allows users to explore 3D representations of locations across the globe, along with information on nearby amenities such as hotels, parks, and public transportation.
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