In-Q-Tel
In-Q-Tel (IQT), formerly Peleus and In-Q-It, is an American not-for-profit venture capital firm based in Arlington, Virginia. It invests in companies to keep the Central Intelligence Agency, and other intelligence agencies, equipped with the latest in information technology in support of United States intelligence capability. The name "In-Q-Tel" is an intentional reference to Q, the fictional inventor who supplies technology to James Bond.
| Company type | Privately held not-for-profit corporation |
|---|---|
| Genre | Technology research, Government (taxpayer) funded Venture capital firm |
| Predecessor | Peleus |
| Founded | September 29, 1999 (as Peleus) |
| Founders | Norm Augustine Gilman Louie |
| Headquarters | Arlington, Virginia, U.S. |
Key people | Steve Bowsher (President and CEO) |
| Services | Investment in information technology supporting U.S. intelligence capability |
| Owner | Central Intelligence Agency |
| Website | www |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.