Genia makes laser-based measurement systems which are used in the medical, industrial, defence and security fields.
Simon Davidson, a partner in In-Q-Tel’s investments team, said: "Our partnership with Genia Photonics will build on the company’s success in the commercial market. Genia Photonics’ fiber-based technology will lead to unique possibilities for our customers in the U.S. Intelligence Community."
The company’s technology is being developed for the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate, which is a customer agency of In-Q-Tel.