About
Avantika Gupta, born in India and raised in New Zealand, moved to London in 2019 and spent several years leading deep-tech investments across AI/ML, cybersecurity, med-tech, clean-tech and space-tech, including a UK government matched-funding initiative. At Type One Ventures she handles deal diligence, builds the firm's UK presence, and leads its AI/ML and biotech deals. She holds a BSc in Biomedical Sciences and a Master in Bioscience Enterprise from the University of Auckland.
Experience
- Type One VenturesPrincipalcurrent2022 — presentLondon, England, United Kingdom
- Global Space AwardsFounding Membercurrent2025 — present
- ThingTraxInvestorcurrent2021 — present
- Duel TechInvestorcurrent2021 — present
- PlanetWatchersInvestorcurrent2021 — presentLondon
- Space ForgeInvestorcurrent2021 — present
- QLM Technology LtdInvestorcurrent2021 — present
- NuVision Biotherapies LtdInvestorcurrent2021 — present
- Robin AIInvestorcurrent2021 — present
- ElemendarInvestorcurrent2020 — present
- KlusterInvestorcurrent2020 — present
- VaticleInvestorcurrent2020 — present
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and EmploymentEndeavour Fund Smart Ideas Assessorcurrent2018 — presentNew Zealand
- NewableAssociate Investment Director2020 — 2022London
- NewableInvestment Manager2019 — 2020London, United Kingdom
- RAB-MicrofluidicsInvestor2021 — 2022
- Direct CapitalInvestment Analyst (Contract)2019Auckland, New Zealand
- BioPacific PartnersLead Consultant - Pharmaceuticals and Animal Health2015 — 2019Auckland, New Zealand
- Good Bitches BakingHead Bitch - West Auckland Chapter2017 — 2019Auckland, New Zealand
- ReachLocal Australia & New ZealandMarketing Analyst2015
- New Zealand Health Innovation HubCommercialisation Analyst2013 — 2015
- ChiasmaSocial Media Writer2012
- University of AucklandMaster in Bioscience Enterprise Student2011 — 2012
- Auckland UniServices LimitedTechnology Development Intern2012
Skills & more
Strategy3LeadershipManagementCommunicationTeam LeadershipTeamworkStrategic PlanningInterpersonal SkillsLifesciences22Biotechnology32Commercialization25Technology Transfer10
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ScienceIntellectual PropertyMarket AnalysisBusiness AnalysisCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Project ManagementDue DiligencePharmaceutical IndustryBusiness StrategyBusiness PlanningMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordLanguages English · Hindi · Mandarin
- Completed CFA Level 1 in 2021 — CFA Institute
- M&A Free Cash Flow Modeling — New York Institute of Finance
From Avantika's professional profile.
Colleagues at Type One Ventures
Abdo John Hajj
Founder of AJH Investments, a private investment office built for long-duration ownership.
Adam Sanchez
Finance and Operations Associate at Type One Ventures
Cynthia Jean Kember
Head of Media, Content, Platforms and Partnerships at Type One Ventures
Daniil Chen
Principal at Type One Ventures
Daphne Zhao
Director - APAC at Type One Ventures
Gaurav Porwal
Partner and Chief Operating Officer at W Health Ventures Gp Llc
Gustav Spangberg
Principal at Type One Ventures
Jacob Flores
Head of Research at Type One Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Avantika Gupta?
- Avantika Gupta, born in India and raised in New Zealand, moved to London in 2019 and spent several years leading deep-tech investments across AI/ML, cybersecurity, med-tech, clean-tech and space-tech, including a UK government matched-funding initiative. At Type One Ventures she handles deal diligence, builds the firm's UK presence, and leads its AI/ML and biotech deals. She holds a BSc in Biomedical Sciences and a Master in Bioscience Enterprise from the University of Auckland.
- Where does Avantika Gupta work?
- Avantika Gupta is Principal at Type One Ventures.
- Where did Avantika Gupta go to school?
- Avantika Gupta studied at University of Auckland (Master of Bioscience Enterprise); University of Auckland (Postgraduate Diploma in Bioscience Enterprise, Bioscience Enterprise); University of Auckland (Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Biological and Biomedical Sciences).
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