Enterprise Investment Scheme UK

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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Companies backed

£219m

Raised by the portfolio

Portfolio companies

832

Jobs currently supported

Our numbers¹

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

Leveraging the Network

We've created a distinct, operationally focused investment model, adding expert advice and critical thinking to every stage of the investment cycle. Our panel of advisers is an engine room of talent for the portfolio, bringing their domain expertise to the fore and often matching this with their own personal capital.

Who can help

Delivering better outcomes

Investing with Par means that you are fuelling 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