IQHQ Funding, Investors & Competitors

IQHQ has raised $1.1B across 2 funding rounds, most recently a $170M undisclosed-stage round in August 2025.

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Last IQHQ funding round

$170M

Undisclosed stage · Aug 2025

Cumulative funding IQHQ raised

$1.1B

across 2 funding rounds

Key investors in IQHQ

  • Innovative Ind Props

IQHQ Overview

About IQHQ

IQHQ is a Houston-headquartered real estate investment trust developing life science campuses and mixed-use properties in the U.S. Southwest. It owns and manages facilities totaling over five million square feet, including the 1.2 million-square-foot Ion innovation district in partnership with Rice University and TMC. IQHQ focuses on lab-ready spaces for biotech and medical tenants in Texas markets.


Founded

2019

HQ

United StatesSan Diego, CA

Status

Privately held

Customer focus

B2B

Revenue model

Subscription

IQHQ Funding History

IQHQ has raised a total of $1.1B across 2 funding rounds.

IQHQ's first fundraising round was a $900M undisclosed-stage round in December 2024. The most recent completed round was a $170M undisclosed-stage round in August 2025.

IQHQ funding rounds

IQHQ funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsRaisedDeal Summary
Aug 2025Undisclosed stageInnovative Ind Props (lead)$170MIQHQ is a life sciences real estate investment trust (REIT) that Innovative Industrial Properties (IIPR), traditionally focused on cannabis properties, began investing in during 2025 as part of a diversification strategy. The investment structure includes up to $270 million commitment, comprising $50 million in 15% preferred stock (with 10% cash and 5% PIK dividends) purchased by October 31, 2025, a fully funded $100 million revolving loan at 13.5%, and additional tranches. By December 31, 2025, IIPR had funded $150 million total, with the remaining expected over time through Q2 2027, subject to IQHQ milestones, and yielding a weighted average interest rate above 14% per annum. IIPR also secured a $100 million revolving credit facility collateralized by the IQHQ investment at 6.1% to support funding. The deal provides IIPR a right of first offer on certain IQHQ real estate sales and marks its first major move outside cannabis, aiming to tap stabilizing life sciences real estate markets amid tenant challenges in its core portfolio. Occupancy across IIPR's 109 operating properties stood at 95.8-96.7% as of late 2025. IIPR's own 2025 full-year revenue reached $266 million, beating forecasts amid diversification. The IQHQ pivot contributed to positive market reactions, with IIPR shares up 16.3% post-Q4 2025 earnings and analyst targets around $50-60. Future performance hinges on IQHQ asset quality, life sciences leasing, and milestone achievements for remaining funding, complementing IIPR's conservative balance sheet (net debt to adjusted EBITDA 1.4x).
Dec 2024Undisclosed stage-$900MIQHQ, a premier owner and developer of world-class life science districts in urban innovation hubs, raised $900 million of new capital in 2024, with the most recent closing in December 2024. The rounds were led by existing institutional equity investors, supporting strong leasing activity of 400,000 square feet of life science and retail leases through year-end 2024. This capital influx bolsters IQHQ's pipeline amid improving fundamentals in the life science real estate sector, driven by renewed VC funding, M&A, and onshoring trends. Key projects include districts with best-in-class lab space, amenities, and transportation access, with recent leases like 225,000 SF to Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

Who has invested in IQHQ?

1 investor has backed IQHQ across its funding rounds, including Innovative Ind Props.

Lead investors include Innovative Ind Props.


IQHQ Investors

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IQHQ Competitors

IQHQ competitors include listed companies like Vingroup, Samsung C&T, Sun Hung Kai Properties and D.R. Horton, and private ones like Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment and Hive Box.

Public and private companies comparable to IQHQ
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
VingroupVietnamVietnamPublicly listed$13B$3.1B$70B5.0x
Samsung C&TSouth KoreaSouth KoreaPublicly listed$30B$3.8B$42B1.4x
Sun Hung Kai PropertiesHong KongHong KongPublicly listed$10B$4B$40B4.2x
D.R. HortonUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$34B$4.7B$39B1.4x
Maple Leaf Sports & EntertainmentCanadaTorontoPrivate--$15B-
Hive BoxChinaShenzhenPrivate--$3B-
Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Vingroup$13B$3.1B6.2x5.0x25.8x37.1x
Samsung C&T$30B$3.8B1.5x1.4x11.9x13.2x
Sun Hung Kai Properties$10B$4B4.8x4.2x12.4x12.4x
D.R. Horton$34B$4.7B1.3x1.4x9.5x10.4x
Goodman Group$1.8B-21.7x16.9x-20.0x
Emaar Properties$13B$6.9B2.0x1.9x3.9x4.0x
Mitsubishi Estate$11B$3.3B4.0x3.8x13.6x15.2x
China State Construction Engineering$310B$15B0.5x0.5x10.8x10.9x

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Common questions about IQHQ

When was IQHQ founded?IQHQ was founded in 2019.
Where is IQHQ headquartered?IQHQ is headquartered in San Diego, CA, United States.
Is IQHQ publicly listed?No, IQHQ is a private, VC-backed company.
How much funding has IQHQ raised?IQHQ has raised $1.1B across 2 funding rounds.
What was IQHQ's last funding round?IQHQ's last funding round was a $170M undisclosed-stage round in August 2025, led by Innovative Ind Props.
Who are IQHQ's investors?IQHQ's investors include Innovative Ind Props.
Which companies are comparable to IQHQ?Companies comparable to IQHQ include Vingroup, Samsung C&T, Sun Hung Kai Properties, D.R. Horton, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment and Hive Box.

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