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Par Equity

Par Equity is a venture capital firm based in Edinburgh and Leeds, which invests in innovative technology companies with high growth potential across the north of the UK.

It partners with early-stage companies focused on enterprise software and deep tech at Seed to Series A investment rounds. Par Equity has more than 40 operating partners and 240 investor network members across the community to help scale its portfolio companies. 

A certified B-Corp, Par Equity is passionate about building a vibrant tech ecosystem in Scotland, unlocking further investment into high-growth tech companies to accelerate innovation and job creation across the country. Par Equity has backed Scottish success stories such as Current Health, Symphonic, Optoscribe, and DeltaDNA.

Details

  • Growth Stage - Start up/Pre-Seed, Seed stage, Early growth stage (Series A)
  • Industry Focus - AI/robotics, Agriculture/agritech, Biotech, Data/tech, Energy (including renewables), Financial services/fintech, Life sciences/human health, Manufacturing (any industry), Photonics, Quantum, Radio and Semiconductors, Space industries
  • Location - Scotland wide, UK wide
  • Main Target Audience - Entrepreneurs, Founders and early start ups, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
  • Ecosystem - Specialist Support - Women
  • Support Type - Awards and competitions, Community/networks, Executive coaching/mentoring, Funding/investment, International connections/market access, Strategic business advice