The Network Effect

We back outstanding entrepreneurs and through the power of our network we help them build world class companies in the North of the UK
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59
Companies backed
£203m
Raised by the portfolio
779
Jobs supported
19
Realisations

A force multiplier in the North

Headquartered in Edinburgh and with an expansive investor base across Northern England, Northern Ireland and Scotland, we have the resources, expertise and network to propel emerging technology companies into global powerhouses

A different approach

Backing brilliant teams

We love building companies and we're working with some of the brightest talent in the country to innovate and disrupt their sectors, pushing the boundaries of what's possible and solving real world problems.

What we look for

Delivering better outcomes

Investing with Par means that you are fueling a powerful ecosytem of talent in the North of the UK.  We’re combining your investment with the expertise, contacts and resources of the Par community to deliver better outcomes for you, the entrepreneurs and their customers.

How to invest

News

Current Health and Dexcom Partner to Deliver Continuous, Remote Glucose Monitoring

Par Portfolio Company, Current Health , has partnered with Dexcom to deliver continuous glucose monitoring through the Company's AI-powered remote patient monitoring platform. This partnership...

For Some VCs Activity Didn’t Slow Down as a Result of the Covid-19 Pandemic

Par Equity made 21 transactions in H1 20. Up 31% YoY. Well written article from Christine Hall at Crunchbase looking at VC activity levels and in particular Greycroft . The North of the UK is a very...

Par Partner Andrew Noble Discusses the Positive Opportunities That Have Emerged for Young Businesses as a Result of Covid-19

Par Partner, Andrew Noble recently spoke to What Investment Magazine about the positive opportunities that have emerged as young, nimble technology businesses navigate the COVID-19 crisis and why the...

Portfolio focus: 

Current Health (formerly Snap40)
VERT Rotors
Mallzee