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In-Q-Tel

● Actively deploying Arlington, Virginia · Founded 1999

Investment thesis

Not-for-profit strategic investor that backs startups whose technology serves US and allied national security agencies.

Sesamers tracks 1 portfolio company across 1 round. Its most recent tracked deal: Sensible Biotechnologies, Oct 2026.

In-Q-Tel is a not-for-profit strategic investor founded in 1999 to connect commercial technology companies with United States and allied national security agencies. It is based in Arlington, Virginia.

In composites, it was among the backers of Arevo, the composites 3D printing company that raised about $70 million before ceasing operations in 2023.

Portfolio

Past investments

Company Round Role Date Round size
Sensible Biotechnologies Oxford, United Kingdom Read the announcement → Series A Participant Oct 2026 €41.9M

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