alt Hacker NewsWe did that, sorta! The CIA has run a venture capital firm for a while. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In-Q-Tel
I think the real benefit is mostly being realized by sovereign wealth funds in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. You buy up small shares in lots of different companies and you get vision and control.
But why would say Iran take security or software from a company which could be funded In-Q-Tel for example
I mean thanks for the share, but this proves my suspicion even more because if In-Q-Tel/CIA are able to have a public company which does it. And CIA isn't hesitant of having spies. The dangerous combination of two is definitely possible.
Obviously its still suspicion but still. Might I know what your thoughts are on it too?