Parkwalk Advisors
Investment Details
Investor Type
Venture Capital
Asset Class Focus
Venture Capital
Stage Focus
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Pre-IPO, Growth, Late Stage, Buyout, Turnaround, Distressed
Geographical Focus
United States, United Kingdom
Industries Focus
- Energy
- Materials
- Software
- Health Care
- Artificial Intelligence
- Life Sciences
- Manufacturing
- Medtech
- Information Technology
- Quantum Computing
- Biotechnology
- Cleantech
- Big Data
- Future of Mobility
- Medical
Investment Size:
250,000 to 10,000,000 USD
Investor Details Founded: 2009
Parkwalk Advisors is a leading UK-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage technology companies that have spun out from the United Kingdom's world-class universities and research institutions. With over £500 million in assets under management, Parkwalk has invested in more than 180 companies across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, big data, life sciences, materials, cleantech, future of mobility, medtech, and quantum computing. Their investment strategy focuses on commercializing scientific discoveries made at the UK's globally ranked research universities, aiming to deliver world-class returns to investors. In 2017, Parkwalk joined forces with IP Group plc, a FTSE 250 listed company, enhancing their resources and capabilities in the university spinout sector. Parkwalk's portfolio includes notable companies such as Paragraf, Sorex Sensors, and Mirriad, reflecting their commitment to supporting high-growth, knowledge-intensive ventures emerging from academic research. The firm is recognized as the UK's most active investor in the university spinout sector, with a track record of generating cash returns to investors and contributing positively to the UK's innovation ecosystem.
Requirements
- Businesses with strong links to a leading UK university or research establishment
- Technology with potential for significant commercial success
- Ability to protect intellectual property or know-how
- Suitable management team in place
- Alignment with Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) rules and restrictions
- Potential for liquidity event in 3-8 years
Contact
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Portfolio Companies
- Paragraf
- Sorex Sensors
- Mirriad
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