Ahren invests at the intersection of deep science and deep technology, organising its work around four stated domains: Brain & AI, Genetics & Platform Technologies, Space & Robotics, and Efficient Energy. The firm was founded by Alice Newcombe-Ellis together with a group of Cambridge-affiliated scientists who act as Founding Science Partners and participate in sourcing, technical diligence and portfolio support. Ahren's own materials state that its founding and science partners created technologies collectively valued in excess of $100BN. The firm announced its launch on 3 September 2018 with over $100M at first close.
Not publicly disclosed (>$800M cited by the EU-Startups investor profile; Ahren's own site states over $100M at Fund I first close in 2018) AUM62/100 Power Score™2018 FoundedCambridge, United Kingdom
Ahren announces its launch on 3 September with over $100M at first close, founded by Alice Newcombe-Ellis with nine Founding Science Partners; LPs named include Aviva Ventures and Wittington Investments.
2019
Ahren invests in Graphcore's Series D, announced 21 March at a $1.7B post-money valuation.
2024
Portfolio company Graphcore is acquired by SoftBank (announced 11 July 2024).