IQ Capital

What is IQ Capital?

IQ Capital is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in early-stage deep technology businesses. With a focus on pioneering, hard-to-replicate technologies, they target massive global markets across a range of sectors, including software, hardware, materials, health tech, life sciences, and quantum technologies.

Their investment approach is designed to support companies from the seed stage through to Series A and B rounds, with a flexibility to engage in pre-seed stages as well. IQ Capital's investment strategy emphasizes backing innovative companies that show potential for significant impact and growth.

The sectors they are interested in include BioTech, Business Solutions, FinTech, Financial Services, Hardware, Manufacturing, Energy, Retail, E-Commerce, IoT, Wearables, CleanTech, A.I., Big Data, Blockchain, Cryptos, Web Security, Privacy, Analytics, Cloud Services, Infrastructure, Developer Tools, Logistics, Distribution, Material Science, Robotics, Aerospace, Defense, Real Estate, Construction, and DeepTech.

Specifically, they have a keen interest in quantum technologies and devops. Their investments typically range from a minimum of £700,000 to a maximum of £13,000,000, with a sweet spot of around £7,000,000 for capital injection.

IQ Capital operates out of 95 Regent Street, Cambridge, CB2 1AW, United Kingdom. They have established themselves as a prominent VC firm within the deep technology investment space, serving as a vital resource for ambitious entrepreneurs who aim to scale their businesses and achieve groundbreaking advancements.

What they say:

Early stage deeptech VC, €1bn+ AUMWe write first cheque at seed / Ser A. UK & EU

What we look for: We invest in early-stage deeptech businesses which use hard-to-replicate technology in massive global markets – across sectors including software, hardware, materials, health tech and life sciences.

How we help: 25+ years of working alongside best deeptech founders. We ask good questions, not answers