Ahren

The Company

Ahren logoAhren was founded in 2018 by Alice Newcombe-Ellis, and has offices in London and Cambridge, UK. In a unique model, the firm was set up in conjunction with nine world-leading, commercial scientists from the University of Cambridge whose technologies are today valued in excess of $100BN combined.

Ahren’s broad fields of activity include the brain and artificial intelligence, genetics & platform technologies, space & robotics, and efficient energy. Whatever the domain, Ahren believes in taking asymmetric, considered risk that will deliver superior rewards – capturing a generational opportunity to provide smart capital to deep technology.

The Opportunity

Role

Please note, this will be a remote position.

Your role:

  • Work directly with the investment team to source, evaluate and diligence tech deal flow
  • Support investment diligence, including engaging with cutting edge tech start-ups
  • Preparing briefing documents for investment committee meetings
  • Using your deep scientific knowledge to conduct a pro-active research project into a tech investment domain of mutual interest to identify the most promising investment opportunities in the space.
     

Requirements

Requirements
  • Students in the final year of undergraduate studies, or pursuing a Masters degree. 
  • Applicants with a background in computer science are strongly encouraged.
  • An entrepreneurial, self-starting attitude.
  • Demonstrable interest in early stage investing and technology commercialisation.
  • Curiosity regarding cutting edge science and technology.
  • Team player, with ability to think creatively and work independently.
  • Excellent communication skills.