“We pride ourselves on forging deep connections and going beyond the capital. When we make an investment, we make a long-term commitment to you and your company, accelerating your business through the guidance, support, and trust of the Par Equity team and our extensive network of industry professionals.
”Paul Munn, Par Equity, Managing Partner
What we bring to the table
Expertise
In addition to our investment team, we engage industry and technology experts early in our due diligence, many of whom later invest their time, money, and networks to support your business.
Support
A Par Equity Investor Director and Observer will join your board to provide strategic guidance. The Par Investor Director is most often pulled from our network with relevant domain expertise to then work alongside Par Equity, supporting your company at each stage of growth.
Talent
We have access to talent and relationships as and when your business needs it, fuelled by our extensive network of head-hunters, recruiters, regional chairs, and universities.
Commitment
We know the importance of patient capital. Not only will we work with you to find new investors, but we will regularly follow our money, as required, to help build your business.
Peer-to-peer support
We hold events across the Par Equity community and wider tech ecosystem, helping you to create valuable relationships with your peers and new investors to drive your business forward.
Operational toolkits
The best companies are built on strong pillars and as steering committee members of ESG_VC, we encourage active discussion on ESG as an operational toolkit for your company, annually reviewing your progress and providing resources to help with your objectives.
What we look for
At Par Equity our focus is on enterprise software and deep tech companies in the North of the UK, supporting them from the Seed to Series A stages with total raises ranging from £0.5m to £20m.
We are led by the depth of innovation in the technology or business model, and are attracted to how your solution can be applied across multiple industries and sectors. We back visionary management teams with collaborative mindsets and, as deep tech investors, we support both hardware and software companies. In particular, we seek companies with proven commercial demand, demonstrating strong market pull with “must have” products. To achieve venture-scale returns, we invest in companies with large addressable markets and reduced barriers to international scaling.
“Par Equity has been an invaluable partner in Novosound’s journey from startup to scale up. Their support, strategic guidance, and commitment to funding world leading innovation have propelled us forward, making them an integral part of our success story.
”Dave Hughes, Novosound, CEO
“Par Equity offer so much more than finance alone: Dyneval has enjoyed building our knowledge and networks through links to experts and learning best practice when supporting employees, leadership and public relations.
”Dr Tiffany Wood, Dyneval, CEO
“Working with Par Equity, the lead investor in our seed round, was a very positive experience. Following the investment they have consistently supported our business and helped us attract high-quality talent. I highly recommend other founders to speak to Par if you are raising funds.
”Anthony Ashbrook, Machines with Vision, CEO
“The team at Par have been engaging, proactive and personable. Par quickly understood the opportunity for growth and how we made a difference to the critical sectors we serve, but more importantly, they were connected at senior levels within these sectors.
”Joanne O'Doherty, Kinsetsu, CEO
“The first thing I need to say is thank you to Par Equity. The guidance and support they have provided to Symphonic over the past seven years has been invaluable. On day one they provided our team with support that was key to identifying directors and board advisers as the business grew.
”Derick James, Symphonic Software (Exited), Founder and CEO
“Par Equity is renowned for spotting the best new technology investment opportunities and is unquestionably one of the most respected funders of early-stage businesses. It was a rigorous due-diligence process, which shows the level of detail the Par team go into when making an investment decision. The team of advisers they made available to us means Cloudfind will be able to exploit a technological advantage and grow more quickly.
”Tom Bourne, Cloudfind, Founder and CEO
“Par were clear, efficient, respectful and insightful during our fund raise. They have been very proactive in connecting us with startup cohorts, investor networking events and potential customers.
”Rebecca Stewart, Artus Air, CEO
“Most investors say they will help you scale but Par Equity backs it up. Whether that be advice or introductions the team are always on hand to help where they can. Very refreshing approach.
”Rich Wilson, Gigged.AI, CEO
“We've now worked with Par Equity on two investment rounds, and found the process seamless, transparent and efficient. Post-investment, Par has struck a great balance of allowing AdInMo operational freedom and flexibility whilst also providing strategic support and advice into our growth plans
”Kristan Rivers, AdInMo, CEO
“When Fuuse began raising capital we were engaged with numerous funders, but Par Equity very quickly stood out. A highly professional team with a clear structured approach, and a refreshing honest and openness that rapidly built trust. Additionally, the strength of their investor network came to the fore with a mix of experienced entrepreneurs, company leaders and investors.”
”Michael Gibson, Fuuse, CEO
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We continue to make new investments and we're on the look out for innovative founders with a bold vision of the future. We would love to hear what you're working on and be given the opportunity to partner with you.