Ahren Innovation Capital

Ahren Innovation Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 and based in London, United Kingdom. The firm specializes in investing in transformational companies that operate at the intersection of deep technology and deep science, targeting sectors poised to penetrate or create substantial markets. Ahren distinguishes itself through a partnership of investment professionals and leading commercial scientists, whose combined technologies are valued at over $100 billion. The firm adopts a strategy of taking calculated risks to achieve superior returns, viewing this as a generational opportunity to provide smart capital to the deep technology sector. Emphasizing the significance of relationships and trust, Ahren offers both patient and active capital to exceptional founders and teams, enabling them to thrive in their respective fields.

Peter Baines

Partner

John Daugman

Partner

Joanna Green

Principal

Oliver Hedaux

Associate

Steve Jackson

Partner

Past deals in NFC

Nu Quantum

Seed Round in 2020
Nu Quantum is a Cambridge-based quantum technology company developing the networking infrastructure required to scale quantum computers. It produces quantum photonics hardware, including photon sources and detectors, and nano-engineered materials for quantum light generation and ultra-sensitive detection. The firm is building a complete hardware system to create entangled qubit networks by interconnecting computing cores into large distributed clusters, featuring a high-speed network interface, photonic switching fabric, and control systems. This entangled fabric enables secure exchange of cryptographic keys and underpins quantum encryption links for sensitive communications. Partnerships with leading quantum companies, governments, and research groups support the path to market.

Nu Quantum

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Nu Quantum is a Cambridge-based quantum technology company developing the networking infrastructure required to scale quantum computers. It produces quantum photonics hardware, including photon sources and detectors, and nano-engineered materials for quantum light generation and ultra-sensitive detection. The firm is building a complete hardware system to create entangled qubit networks by interconnecting computing cores into large distributed clusters, featuring a high-speed network interface, photonic switching fabric, and control systems. This entangled fabric enables secure exchange of cryptographic keys and underpins quantum encryption links for sensitive communications. Partnerships with leading quantum companies, governments, and research groups support the path to market.
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