Strategic capital for frontier technologies
We are not a traditional venture capital fund and we do not lead rounds. We participate selectively in co-investments, secondaries and bridge financings where there is a clear strategic fit and strong cross-border potential.
Series A/B+ Co-Investments
We invest alongside established lead VCs where a lead investor is already in place.
Secondary Liquidity
We consider secondary share transactions for founder and early employee liquidity.
Bridge Financing
We support bridge rounds between Seed, Series A and Series B where timing and conviction align.
Where we invest
Typical ticket size is $2–10M, with a preference for strategic cross-border opportunities across deep technical markets.
Quantum
Quantum computing, sensing, communications and enabling technologies with long-term strategic relevance.
AI Infrastructure
Datacentres, GPUs, power, cooling, connectivity and the physical infrastructure required to scale AI — including edge inference, neuromorphic computing and on-device AI.
Deeptech Healthcare
Advanced diagnostics, medical devices, imaging, AI-enabled clinical workflows and healthcare infrastructure.
Photonics
Light-based technologies across sensing, imaging, communications, computing and industrial applications.
Energy Transition
Battery energy storage (BESS), grid-scale storage, next-generation energy systems and infrastructure enabling the transition to clean, resilient power.
Space & New Space
Satellite infrastructure, launch systems, earth observation, in-orbit services and the commercial space economy across UK, India, Middle East and Asia.
Defence & Dual-Use
Autonomous systems, advanced sensing, cybersecurity and dual-use technologies benefiting from Europe's post-2022 defence investment wave.
Advanced Materials
Semiconductors, metamaterials, next-generation composites and engineered materials that underpin quantum, photonics, energy and defence applications.
Robotics & Autonomy
Industrial automation, surgical robotics, autonomous logistics and intelligent systems bridging AI, healthcare and physical infrastructure.
Not VC. Focused capital
for specific opportunities
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Selective by design
We focus on situations where our capital, network and operating perspective can add value without slowing down the lead investor process.
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Not lead investors
We are a co-investment and strategic capital partner, not a traditional VC fund leading priced rounds.
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Cross-border perspective
We are particularly interested in opportunities with international relevance across the UK, Europe, India, the Middle East and Asia.
The founding partners
Two complementary operators and investors combining deeptech, healthcare, energy, infrastructure, private markets, and company-building experience.
Founding Partners
Founding Partner
Umang Gupta
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
An investor, operator, and entrepreneur with experience across private equity-backed businesses, high-growth startups, university spinouts, and founder-led companies. Umang focuses on deeptech healthcare, AI infrastructure, photonics, quantum-adjacent opportunities, and commercialising breakthrough technologies.
Founding Partner
Arjit Gupta
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
An investor and infrastructure leader with experience across energy, digital infrastructure, project development, and stakeholder-led execution. Arjit focuses on AI infrastructure, energy systems, digital infrastructure, healthcare, CleanTech, and scalable infrastructure-led opportunities.
Venture Partners & Advisors
Coming Soon
Selected advisors will be announced as the platform grows
Iron Ventures works with a trusted network of founders, operators, investors, family offices, and strategic partners. We will only list formal advisors and operating partners once relationships are confirmed.
