In-Q-Tel (IQT)

Syntiant develops AI-powered chips and software for edge devices, enabling advanced machine learning capabilities in various applications including automotive, smart home, and personal devices.

Vast is developing humanity’s most capable space stations, pioneering the next giant leap toward long-term living and thriving in space.

Diraq is building quantum computers based on modified silicon transistors, aiming for utility-scale quantum computing with millions of qubits on a single silicon chip.

Rincell Corporation was founded to accelerate the electrification of high-impact carbon emission products, fostering a sustainable future with a secure supply chain. Rincell is committed to Domestic & Allied manufacturing of its high energy and power Silicon-Graphite, & Sodium-ion batteries for government and commercial applications.

Lila Sciences is the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science. We are building the foundation to apply AI to every aspect of the scientific method, enabling scientists to bring forth solutions in human health and sustainability at a pace and scale never experienced before.

A global leader in the production of at-wavelength extreme ultraviolet (EUV) metrology tools, EUV Tech supplies the semiconductor manufacturing industry with leading-edge metrology solutions using extreme ultraviolet light and soft-x-ray technology.

EdgeCortix focuses on delivering energy-efficient AI processors and acceleration solutions for edge computing, aiming to provide near cloud-level performance with significantly improved energy efficiency.

Sakana AI is a Tokyo-based R&D company focused on developing transformative AI through nature-inspired intelligence and foundation models. The company aims to democratize AI in Japan and enhance scientific discovery using advanced AI techniques.

bitBiome is a biotechnology company unlocking the full potential of our planet’s microbes to power the future of the bioeconomy and embark on a new era of health for our planet.

XARION Laser Acoustics provides novel, laser-based acoustic sensors for non-destructive testing and industrial process monitoring, enabling contact-free ultrasound measurements.

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering reliable launch services, spacecraft, satellite components, and on-orbit management.

Palantir builds platforms for integrating, managing, and securing data, enabling human-driven analysis of real-world data. Their products are designed to empower users to ask complex questions without needing advanced technical skills.

Alumni Ventures built a "network-powered" retail VC platform that aggregates thousands of accredited individuals into professionally managed funds, allowing people to write checks as low as ~$10k while accessing large, diversified venture portfolios—making it America's largest VC firm for individual investors. The firm runs a deliberately non-controlling, co-investor-only strategy where it does not lead rounds, set terms, or take board seats, instead slotting into rounds alongside elite firms like Sequoia and Bessemer while treating its 750k+ subscriber base and ~1,400+ venture-backed founders as a scaled operating asset through structured CEO Services.

Pre-seed/seed specialist focusing on physical AI and deep-tech (robotics, sensors, quantum/next-gen compute, energy transition) that commercializes University of Chicago deep-tech for real-world industries. The firm uniquely runs Harper Court Ventures Fund I, a $25M pre-seed/seed fund formed via an exclusive cooperation agreement with the University of Chicago to commercialize the university's deep-tech research in quantum, AI, energy, and life sciences.

LA-based investor making ~80% of investments outside Silicon Valley, focusing on disruptive tech in under-covered markets and offering hands-on crisis support from former CEOs, operators, and legal specialists. Manages over $300M and positions itself as "professional fixers" for founders dealing with complex crises like hostile competitors, IP theft, and regulatory battles.

Targets companies applying modern computation (AI, simulation) to agriculture, mining, manufacturing, health and defense, leveraging partners's hard-science and national-security expertise to navigate regulation and dual-use challenges.