Built Inside the Ecosystem. Backing Deep Tech × AI.
Every Startup is a
Project.
Project Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing at the intersection of Deep Tech x AI.
Built within the Imperial College ecosystem, we back founders applying frontier science and engineering to solve real-world problems across critical industries.
We invest early in teams building defensible technologies across AI, data and hardware, where proprietary IP, scientific breakthroughs and technical differentiation create lasting advantage
Our investment model is strengthened by a network of Venture Partners, founders, operators and technical experts who contribute to sourcing, diligence and company building.
Shahryar Barati
Founder & Solo GP
Shahryar Barati is an operator, investor and three-time Imperial College London alumnus with experience spanning startup building, venture investing and institutional asset management. Prior to founding Project Ventures, he co-founded and operated a technology startup, built and managed an automated venture investment platform, and worked across leading financial institutions. Combining engineering, finance and business, he backs founders building category-defining companies at the intersection of Deep Tech × AI.
Get in touch.
Every successful journey starts with an idea. That idea then turns into a project. Whether you are a deep tech x AI founder raising pre-seed / seed or you are an investor looking for your next investment opportunity we would love to hear from you. You can simply drop us a line using the form: