Par Equity

Q: When was Par Equity last fund created?

Par Equity last fund was created/launched in 2023-10-16.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2008

AUM

$290 M

Location

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Par Equity is a venture capital firm based in Edinburgh, Scotland, established in 2008. The firm was founded to support high growth technology companies predominantly in the North of the UK. With a team that is committed to innovation and growth, Par Equity has merged with Praetura Ventures to form PXN Group, broadening their network and capabilities to impact the investment ecosystem in Northern England, Northern Ireland, and Scotland.

Par Equity primarily invests in the technology sector, focusing on early-stage companies from the Seed to Series A stages. Their geographical emphasis is on Northern UK. The firm operates with a multi-stage funding approach and provides robust portfolio support to drive long-term growth. The firm does not disclose specific check sizes.

Notable portfolio companies include Novosound, known for its work in innovative sound technologies, and Dyneval, which focuses on advanced agricultural technology. Through their strategic guidance, Par Equity has been instrumental in helping these companies scale up from their early startup stages.

Industry

Energy PropTech / ConTech HealthTech Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Industrial IT Services Other Security Software AI Technology Life Sciences Digital Robotics Deeptech ClimateTech

Par Equity Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Par Equity Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Digital Robotics Software AI HealthTech Deeptech ClimateTech	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$83 M	October 2023

Contacts

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Paul Munn Managing Partner

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Paul Atkinson Partner & Chair Par Investor Network

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FAQs about Par Equity

Is Par Equity a venture capital or private equity firm?

Par Equity is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Par Equity located?

Par Equity is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.

When was Par Equity founded?

Par Equity was founded in 2008.

What sectors and industries does Par Equity invest in?

Par Equity invests in companies and startups in Energy, PropTech / ConTech, HealthTech, Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Industrial, IT Services, Other, Security, Software, AI, Technology, Life Sciences, Digital, Robotics, Deeptech, ClimateTech.

What is Par Equity geographical focus of investments?

Par Equity invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Par Equity typically invest in?

Par Equity invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Par Equity investment?

Par Equity usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Par Equity?

Par Equity has around $290m assets under management.

When was Par Equity last fund created?

Par Equity last fund was created/launched in 2023-10-16

What are the contacts of Par Equity?

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