In-Q-Tel Invests in Digital Forensics Leader BlackBag Technologies

Agreement will drive the development of BlackBag’s forensic analysis technology

May 7, 2015

BlackBag Technologies, a leading provider of digital forensics software and training solutions, today announced a strategic investment and technology development agreement with In-Q-Tel (IQT), the investment firm that identifies innovative technology solutions to support the missions of the U.S. Intelligence Community.

The agreement with IQT will enable further development of BlackBag’s digital forensics technology, which allows law enforcement professionals to collect and analyze data from evidentiary computers and mobile devices. BlackBag, a leader in digital forensics software for Apple products, is rapidly adding capabilities to support data from all four major platforms: Windows, Android, iOS and OS X. The company is also building advanced analysis features and robust new automation functionality to create more customized workflows.

“IQT offers BlackBag a strong partner, completely aligned with our mission and focus in supporting law enforcement, and we are humbled that they have identified and validated our technology,” said Ben Charnota, Chief Executive Officer at BlackBag. “Our unique, multi-platform technology assists in investigative casework by delivering comprehensive results to experienced forensic examiners as well as a growing number of front-line responders.”

“BlackBag is making a strong contribution to the next generation of digital forensics.” said Steve Bowsher, Managing Partner at IQT. “We’re looking forward to working with the BlackBag team as it continues development of forensic technologies to support the missions of our government customers.

“We couldn’t be more excited,” added Derrick Donnelly, Chief Technology Officer at BlackBag. “This partnership will help to accelerate our product roadmap, and thereby help us provide necessary innovation to the U.S. Law Enforcement and Intelligence Communities.”

About BlackBag Technologies

Based in San Jose, CA, BlackBag Technologies offers innovative forensic acquisition and analysis software for Mac OS X, iOS, Android, and Windows devices. Our software is used by hundreds of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies around the world for criminal investigations, as well as by leading corporations and consultants. BlackBag also develops and delivers expert forensics training and certification programs, designed for both novice and experienced forensics professionals.

For more information, please visit us at www.blackbagtech.com