Ian is a DeepTech Partner at CIC, focussing on AI, Semiconductors and Quantum. Ian manages CIC’s investments into Seldon (MLOps), Cambridge GaN Devices (Power Semiconductors), Salience (Photonic Networking), Unlikely AI (AI), Secondmind (AI) and AudioTelligence (AI).Before joining CIC Ian was a Director at Unilever Ventures in London, where he led B2B/Technology direct investments and managed a portfolio of fund LP positions. Over 11 years he was responsible for direct investments across Europe and North America, including Olapic (acquired by Monotype Inc), Celtra (acquired by STG), Blis Global (acquired by LDC), WeGift, Mirakl, Aera Technology, Skupos, CreatorIQ and Mirriad (Listed on AIM). As a fund-of-funds manager, Ian worked closely with a range of GP's including managers at Stride, Cathay Innovation and Ahren Innovation Capital.Prior to Unilever Ventures, Ian worked at L.E.K. Consulting in London and Australia, working on strategy consulting and private equity due-diligence projects.Ian has PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of Cambridge and Msci in Chemistry from Bristol University.