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
Education
- University of AucklandMaster of Bioscience Enterprise2012 — 2013
- University of AucklandPostgraduate Diploma in Bioscience Enterprise, Bioscience Enterprise2011 — 2012
- University of AucklandBachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Biological and Biomedical Sciences2008 — 2011
- Diocesan School for Girls2005 — 2007
Skills & more
Strategy3LeadershipManagementCommunicationTeam LeadershipTeamworkStrategic PlanningInterpersonal SkillsLifesciences22Biotechnology32Commercialization25Technology Transfer10
+12 more
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.
Same school
Shared employers
Also worked at Global Space Awards1
Also worked at Elemendar2
Also worked at Kluster2
Also worked at Auckland UniServices Limited6
Marcel van den AssumDirector at NZ Growth Capital PartnersGraham ScownChief Executive Officer at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)Dr Tim StirrupInvestor at Motion CapitalDarja NelsonOperating Partner at Bridgewest VenturesTamsin BatemanInvestment Manager at Bridgewest VenturesZac ThomasPortfolio Development Manager, Startupbootcamp Mexico City at Finnovista VC
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
Gledis Vogli
Advisor at Type One Ventures
Gustav Spangberg
Principal at Type One Ventures
Jacob Flores
Head of Research at Type One Ventures