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277 people in our graph share verified history with Christopher — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Itxaso del PalaciounlockedChristopher: together at University College London (2012–2013)
×3Christopher: together at EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne)
×2Christopher: together at University College London
×4Christopher: together at The Open University
Founder at DePoly
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DePoly's investors · 8
ACE & CompanyNew York · since 2025Angel InvestBerlin · $135K checks · since 2025BASF Venture Capital GmbHMannheim · $1.1M – $5.4M checks · since 2025Beiersdorf Innovation FundHamburg · $550K – $5.5M checksCrane Venture PartnersLondon · $750K – $3M checksFounderfulZurich · $108K – $1.6M checks · since 2025Infinity RecyclingRotterdam · since 2025MassMutual VenturesSpringfield · $500K – $5M checks
Co-founders at DePoly
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Bardiya ValizadehFounder
Experience
- DePolyCo-Founder and Chief Scientific Officercurrent2018 — presentSion, Valais, Switzerland
- EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne)Scientist2015 — 2021Sion, Cantan of Valais, Swizerland
- EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne)Marie Curie Fellow2015 — 2018Sion, Switzerland
- University of CambridgeResearch Associate2014 — 2015
- University College LondonResearch Associate2012 — 2013
Skills & more
Materials Science6Chemistry3Research1Spectroscopy1Inorganic ChemistryNanomaterials2Nanoparticles4Science2R&D1
From Christopher's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Christopher Ireland?
- Founder at DePoly
- Where does Christopher Ireland work?
- Christopher Ireland is Founder of DePoly.
- What companies did Christopher Ireland found?
- Christopher Ireland founded DePoly.
- Where did Christopher Ireland go to school?
- Christopher Ireland studied at University of Liverpool (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Materials Chemistry); The Open University (Bachelor's Degree, Molecular Science).
Same school
Also attended University of Liverpool98
Anmol GoelVenture Partner at Arya Ventures Vc, LlcAlexander StevensVenture Partner at Planet A VenturesMichael O'ConnorCFO, Partner at FunFair VenturesAlex DaviesInvestment Funds Analyst at RIT Capital PartnersAndrew CarpenterGeneral Counsel at Future Planet CapitalEsther MuschampHuman Resources Business Partner at Illuminate Financial
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Also attended The Open University87
Drew BurdonInvestor at LSP (Life Sciences Partners)Hubertus ThonhauserPartner - Chairman at Ghaf Capital PartnersRoz TurnerOperations & Support at Aera VCMalgorzata RogalskaAssociate at Ysios CapitalMichael O'ConnorCFO, Partner at FunFair VenturesAlan DanceExecutives in Residence at GENERAL INCEPTION
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Shared employers
Also worked at DePoly3
Also worked at EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne)128
Raquel UrtasunFounder & CEO of WaabiBouraux LeopoldAI & Data Engineer at Newfund CapitalChristoph FreiPartner, Head of Energy at Emerald Technology Ventures AgYannick RitschelInvestor at Backbone VenturesChristian JaagBoard Member at CV VCSara ShabaniSenior Associate at Cota Capital
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Also worked at University of Cambridge270
Masha LevinVenture Partner at One Way VenturesChris WeyrerPrincipal at Vida VenturesAnnie DongInvestor at Dorm RoomFrancesco PomponiInvestor at Extantia CapitalJonathan RobinsonSenior Independent Director at EMV CapitalPhilip KalikmanAssistant Professor of Real Estate, Finance, & Economics at Joyance Partners
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Also worked at University College London150
Demis HassabisCo-founder & CEO of Google DeepMindItxaso del PalacioGeneral Partner at Notion CapitalTess van StekelenburgPartner at Lux CapitalFrancesco MonacaInvestor at Giant Ventures Global LlpDima KuzminManaging Partner at 4BIO CapitalTherese LiechtensteinPartner at 4BIO Capital
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