Team

Kerry Baldwin co-founded IQ Capital in 2006 and has over 20 years deeptech venture capital experience. Kerry was Chair of the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association 2021/22 and is an international advisor and speaker on venture capital, deeptech ecosystems, research and innovation. Originally with BDO Stoy Hayward, she joined Venture Technologies in 1998, investing in the first wave of UK deeptec...

Max co-founded IQ Capital in 2006 and looks after investments in fintech, insurtech, comms and medtech space as well as leading fundraising activities. Max has been in venture capital since 2001 and has led investments into over three dozen start-ups, with exits including Grapeshot (Oracle), Phonetic Arts (Google), Neul (Huawei), Spectral Edge (Apple), Stillfront (IPO), Sirigen (BD) and Quotient (EKF...

Ed co-founded IQ Capital in 2006 and has over 20 years’ deep-tech venture capital experience. Originally an engineer, he founded his first venture capital firm in 1996, investing in the first wave of UK internet companies, and has focused on early-stage technology investing ever since. Ed specialises in leveraging the subtle interactions between developing disruptive technology, discovering product-market fit...

Simon is a General Partner and Chief Operating Officer of IQ Capital. He participates in the development and execution of strategy, responsible for the management of IQ Capital’s operations, and in communications with investors and providing deal-level support to IQ’s portfolio companies. Simon has over 30 years of management and financial experience. Prior to joining IQ Capital, he was general partner and ...

Originally a research scientist in nanotechnology and applied electronic materials, Jo gained valuable operational experience setting up and working with a number of early stage and growth ventures, before moving into venture capital investing. Jo has a particular interest in cultivating interdisciplinary innovation, finding pioneering technology applications which intersect traditional sector silos to solve...

Daniel is responsible for deal sourcing and execution, and continuous tracking of the market and relevant trends in deep technology sectors. Daniel’s main areas of interest are within AI, Advanced Engineering (including Space, Quantum, Robotics, Climate, Defence), Industrial Supply Chains (Industry 4.0, IoT, Cyber), Materials (Chemistry, Semiconductor, Electronics).

Marek is responsible for evaluating investment opportunities and for ensuring their technological fit with our investment strategy. He also advises our portfolio companies on their product strategies and their engineering practices. Marek’s main areas of interest are: Data Analytics, FinTech, Cyber Security and the Internet of Things.

Mason is a specialist deeptech venture capital investor. He has over a decade of experience in the world of deeptech, having worked as an engineer, entrepreneur, advisor and investor across multiple businesses in the high-tech sector.

Archie focuses on opportunity sourcing, deal execution, and supporting founders across B2B software (particularly ML & DataOps), quantum technologies, and advanced engineering.

Alex joined IQ Capital in October 2019. He works closely with a number of portfolio companies, sources new deals, and specializes in AI and Biotechnology sector analysis.

Archie works with existing portfolio companies and sources opportunities with a focus on AI and ML applications.

Ben is responsible for all aspects of fund operations and investor reporting, developing fund and portfolio strategy, monitoring the performance of portfolio companies and supporting investor relations. He studied International Business, Finance and Economics at the University of Manchester and is a Chartered Accountant. 

Ryan joined IQ Capital in January 2019 as a Financial Analyst then Portfolio Finance Manager. Prior to joining IQ, Ryan worked on a European funded project, looking to increase productivity in SMEs in the local area. He is responsible for engaging with portfolio companies and monitoring their performance, quarterly valuations for reporting and audit, allocations modelling and analysis, and execution of investme...

Kalab joined IQ Capital in March 2022 as an Accountant. Prior to joining IQ, Kalab worked in accounting roles across the wealth management and fund accounting industries.

Heidi supports all aspects of Fund Raising and Investor Relations, liaising directly with investors and advisors to assist with day-to-day queries, drawdowns and subscriptions.

Francesca joined IQ capital’s Investor Relations team in Q4 2022. Francesca holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Cambridge, Judge Business School, where she was awarded a scholarship for women in business. Francesca is passionate about investment, innovation, and technology. As both a technology entrepreneur, investor, and commercial strategist, Franc...

Elaine joined IQ Capital in March 2021 as Office Manager then Operations Manager, she brings over 4 years of administrative experience. Prior to joining IQ capital, she held various roles in Office Management, Coordination and Personal and Executive Assistance. Her organisational skills help her to handle the day-to-day office responsibilities along with providing support to the partners. Elaine holds a BSc ...

Anna joined IQ Capital in August 2022 as Operations Assistant. Prior to joining IQ, Anna had an eight-year career in the property industry as a chartered surveyor, before pursuing a career change into the VC industry.  Her organisational skills help her to handle the day-to-day office responsibilities, internal and external events, as well as providing support to the partners. Anna holds a BSc (Hons) degree...

Andy is an experienced entrepreneur and investor. He co-founded Active Hotels which he sold to Priceline.com and became CEO of their non-US business. He then co-led the acquisition of Bookings BV and subsequent merger with Active Hotels to form what is now Booking.com (market cap over $50bn). He was Chairman of Toptable (now part of Priceline) and co-founder of Reevoo.

John Snyder co-founded and led Grapeshot as CEO from spare-room start-up to acquisition by Oracle Corporation in May 2018. Grapeshot’s software business delivered 15X return on capital and “double dragon” fund returns for early VC investor IQ Capital. Prior to the trade sale Grapeshot was profitable in 2017 and growing revenues 180% year-on-year with gross margins above 90%. Grapeshot’s real-time context...

Dr. Ronjon Nag is an inventor, entrepreneur and a Stanford Distinguished Careers Institute Interdisciplinary Fellow. He founded the R42 Institute which invents, invests and informs. Ronjon has deployed artificial intelligence systems for mobile devices for over three decades, working on neural networks at Cambridge, where he received a PhD in engineering; at Stanford, where he was a Harkness Fellow; and at MI...

David Cleevely is an entrepreneur and international telecoms expert. David was founder and former Chairman of Analysys (acquired by Datatec International, 2004). In 1998, he co-founded Abcam and was Chairman until November 2009. In 2004 he co-founded 3WayNetworks (sold to Airvana, 2007). He has been a prime mover behind Cambridge Network, co-founder of Cambridge Wireless, co-founder and Chairman of Cambridge Ang...

David Gammon Hon FREng spent 17 years an an investment banker before founding Rockspring in 2001. Rockspring provides capital and advice to early stage technology companies and especially those with strong IP/knowledge base, who have the potential to scale and disrupt an existing product or service. Companies invested in and advised by Rockspring have included Deepmind Technologies Limited, Privitar Limite...

Richard Little is an entrepreneur and investor  in software companies, with substantial experience within the fin tech sector. He is  investor / Chairman of Thought Machine, CenturyTech  and ChargePoint and an investor in a number of start-ups including Form3 and Azur. As founder, CEO or Chairman, Richard has achieved numerous significant exits including Dovetail Group to Fiserv in 2017, Rule Financial to GFT...

Tim Schoonmaker manages a portfolio of public company investments.  He has executive experience in media and advertising businesses.  He was the founder CEO of Emap plc radio, music TV and advertising sales divisions. He was CEO of Odeon Cinemas Ltd, where he led the business through a successful exit for investors, and also served as the media industry partner of mid-market private equity fund DLJ Merchant Ba...