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192 recordsAI / Tech
Acme Logic Works
● Washington, DC
Frank DiMeo (fmr IQT, worked with Troy Pearsall) is Founder and Principal. Materials science background from IQT. Does AI work. Small firm.
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Adaptive Phage Therapeutics
● Gaithersburg, MD
Bacteriophage therapy for drug-resistant infections (PhageBank). I-270 corridor.
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Adial Pharmaceuticals
● VA
Adial Pharmaceuticals is a Charlottesville, Virginia-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments for alcohol use disorder and other addictions. Its lead therapeutic candidate targets the serotonin-3 receptor to reduce alcohol consumption. The company is publicly traded on the Nasdaq under the ticker ADIL.
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Adlumin
● WASHINGTON, DC
Cloud-based UEBA and managed security platform for mid-market. Washington DC. MACH37 alumni (Fall 2016 cohort). Founders: Robert Johnston + Timothy Evans. Acquired by N-able November 2024.
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Advaray
● VA
Advaray (formerly BrachyFoam, Inc.) was an early-stage medical device company based in Charlottesville, Virginia developing devices for cancer therapy applications. The company was a University of Virginia Licensing & Ventures Group startup that was acquired by cancer therapy leader CQ Medical in October 2023.
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AgroSpheres
● VA
AgroSpheres is a Charlottesville, Virginia-based agribiotech company that develops and manufactures biological crop protection solutions designed to replace chemical pesticides and microplastics on U.S. farms. The company's AgriCell platform provides targeted, non-toxic pest control and was recognized by Time Magazine among top greentech companies in 2025; a new biomanufacturing facility launched
Consumer / Other
Alight Solutions
● Washington, DC
Benefits administration. Clarke Wallace (fmr IQT VP) is VP Strategic Account Executive.
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AMP3D
● VA
AMP3D is a Charlottesville, Virginia-based healthcare analytics company that provides predictive analytics monitoring via its proprietary SaaS platform CoMET. The platform processes big data from clinical settings to predict potentially catastrophic events such as emergent intubation and hemorrhage, enabling earlier intervention. AMP3D was acquired by Nihon Kohden in 2021.
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Antithesis
● Vienna, VA
Antithesis is a Vienna, Virginia-based autonomous software testing company founded in 2018 that de-risks agentic development of critical systems. Its platform runs a complete system, exhaustively analyzes its behavior, and exposes bugs — and has gained significant traction in the fintech sector.
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Arcellx
● Gaithersburg, MD
CAR-T cell therapy (ddCAR / anito-cel for multiple myeloma). I-270 corridor.
Consumer / Other
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer
● Washington, DC
Washington DC law firm. 1,000+ lawyers, 16 offices, $1.2B revenue. National security law powerhouse: CFIUS, export controls, sanctions, security clearances, government contracts. IQT outside counsel and pipeline: Bruce Adams (GC), Steve Suk (Deputy GC), Darren Skinner (outside counsel, dozens of IQT deals). TROY PRINCIPLE: A&P-trained lawyers are a special class.
Consumer / Other
Aromha, Inc.
● POTOMAC, MD
Aromha, Inc. develops at-home screening tools for brain health based on over 20 years of olfactory research. Its flagship product, the AROMHA Brain Health Test (ABHT), is a digital remote assessment measuring odor identification, discrimination, memory, and intensity. The company aims to provide the earliest at-home screening for brain health conditions.
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Aurinia Pharmaceuticals
● Rockville, MD
Autoimmune therapeutics; lupus nephritis (voclosporin / LUPKYNIS). I-270 corridor.
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Avant Genomics Holding
● VA
Avant Genomics is a Charlottesville, Virginia biotechnology company developing a first-of-its-kind platform that automates liquid biopsy sample preparation for blood-based cancer detection and therapeutic monitoring. The company holds exclusive IP developed at the University of Virginia and secured over $3 million in funding in May 2026 to accelerate its automated platform.
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Aventra
● Herndon, VA
Defense tech: modular guidance technology for GPS-independent precision strikes. Herndon VA. Lavrock led $3M seed Oct 2025. Exited stealth Oct 2025. Ultra-low cost long-range precision weapons — converts unguided munitions.
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Balance Theory
● Fulton, MD
Hardened collaborative workspace for cybersecurity teams — collaboration platform for IC/defense. Columbia MD. DataTribe portfolio (Fund III). Raised $3M seed Dec 2022.
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BDS Incorporated
● Arlington, VA
Government tech services. Founded by Jim Hunt after 8yr as government scientist (mid-70s to mid-80s). Merged with BTG Inc 1991.
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BeHealth Solutions
● VA
BeHealth Solutions is a Charlottesville, Virginia company that provides proven online programs to address behavioral and mental health concerns. Founded by University of Virginia researchers Lee M. Ritterband, Ph.D. and Frances P. Thorndike, Ph.D., the company delivers evidence-based digital health interventions.
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BidX
● Reston, VA
AI-driven Amazon/Walmart PPC and DSP advertising automation. Founded 2018 by Nadine Schoepper, Max Hofmann, Dominik Thuesing (Darmstadt Germany). 45 staff, 1,500+ customers in 43 countries, $300M+ ad spend managed, $3B GMV influenced. Acquired by Worldeye Technologies May 2025.
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BitCel LLC
● VA