Ahren Innovation Capital Overview
Ahren Innovation Capital is an investment institution that supports transformational companies at the intersection of deep technology and deep science. Founded in 2017 by Alice Newcombe-Ellis alongside co-Founding Science Partners, the firm focuses on four domains: Brain & AI, Genetics & Platform Technologies, Space & Robotics, and Efficient Energy. Ahren partners with exceptional founders and teams at all stages, from pre-seed to pre-IPO, providing both patient and active capital to empower them to achieve the unimaginable.
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Ahren Innovation Capital
Investment focus
Invest in
- Western Europe
- North America
- Northern Africa
- Middle East
Product type
- Software
- Hardware
- Software-enabled hardware
- Materials
- Drugs / Pharma
Industries / verticals
- AI Infrastructure & AI Model Development
- BioTech & Life Sciences
- Energy
- Engineering / Manufacturing
- SpaceTech / Aviation
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed, Series A, Series B or later
First ticket size
US$3,000,000 - US$10,000,000
Contact information
Venture Fellow
Eren Akgun
Partner
Peter Baines
MChem
Hugo Boissard
Investor
Joanna Green
Deep Tech & Deep Science Investor
Oliver Hedaux
How to approach funds like Ahren Innovation Capital
When approaching Ahren Innovation Capital, founders should highlight the scientific rigor and breakthrough potential of their technology, demonstrating a clear path from research to real-world impact. Articulate how your team’s expertise and vision uniquely position you to lead in a complex, interdisciplinary field. Be prepared to engage deeply on both the technical and commercial aspects of your solution, showing how your innovation could redefine its sector and scale globally. Ahren values founders who can bridge the gap between scientific excellence and entrepreneurial execution.
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