R42 actively invents and finances deep science ventures. We will work with you from the pre-seed inventing stage through to growth stage. We are excited to work with passionate teams who are working to develop revolutionary technology to address pressing needs of our time. Our expertise in science, strategic planning, financing and a global network enables founders to grow and cultivate their ideas into reality.

Where does the name R42 come from?

On a Longevity by Design podcast in January 2026, Ronjon Nag explained that the name comes from his initial, "R", and 42 from the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything.