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Bounce Imaging (Y3) Expands Defense Reach with Life-Saving Tech

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Bounce Imaging (Y3) is scaling rapidly following a major deployment with a NATO ally and expanded work with U.S. Special Operations Command.

The company’s 360° throwable camera—designed for use in high-risk environments—has become a critical tool for tactical teams, helping them assess threats before entering a room.

For founder Francisco Aguilar and the Bounce Imaging team, support from In-Q-Tel helped bridge the gap between early pilots and large-scale defense adoption. Their mission is simple but powerful: keep people safer in the world’s most dangerous situations.

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