Avantika moved to London in early 2019 and has spent several years leading deeptech investments in London, focusing across a broad range of sectors - AI/ML, cybersecurity, medtech, cleantech and spacetech. She also led investments for a UK government matched funding initiative, matching both angel and fund investments into deeptech companies. At Type One, she focuses on deal diligence and building the firm’s UK presence and leads the firm's deals in AI/ML and biotech. Looking at the future of humans both on earth and in space, critical innovation is needed to ensure humanity can live longer, healthier lives. Prior to moving to London, her career in New Zealand focused both on the buy-side with deal sourcing and diligence for global corporates in the pharmaceutical and veterinary science sectors, and in sell-side strategic advisory with roles across life sciences and technology industries.