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Parkwalk Advisors

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Investment thesis

Parkwalk Advisors is the UK's most active investor in university spinouts, backing world-changing deeptech companies emerging from the UK's leading academic institutions. The firm bridges the funding gap between early academic discovery and later-stage venture capital, investing from Seed to Series C across three core verticals — DeepTech (AI, quantum computing, hardware, materials), HealthTech (life sciences, digital health, MedTech), and CleanTech (agtech, future mobility). As Parkwalk states, it backs 'the boldest, most visionary university spinouts, providing the funding, expertise, and networks they need to thrive.' Operating as a leading EIS fund manager and as part of IP Group plc, Parkwalk leverages deep partnerships with the technology-transfer offices of Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College, and Bristol to access exceptional founders and world-class IP long before they reach the wider market.

Notable quotes

Spinouts are the future of this economy. It is where the UK has real comparative strength – capitalising on our world-leading research base. The companies raising record sums of investment in 2024 are tackling the biggest challenges of our time – from climate change to AI and healthcare.

Moray Wright · Business Weekly / EE Times Europe — Equity Investment into Spinouts 2025 report · 2025-05-03

2024 marked an exceptional rebound, with investment into spinouts rising to £3.35 billion, more than 40% higher than the previous year. Landmark raises and a robust pipeline of early-stage deals drove this growth. Despite a more challenging start to 2025, the sector has demonstrated ongoing resilience.

Moray Wright · EE Times Europe — Equity Investment into Spinouts 2025 report interview · 2025

Many of the fledgling firms I worked with then are now high-value companies, innovating to overcome challenges in health, climate, and the boundaries of technology. This year's Equity Report shows the resilience and potential of this ecosystem.

Moray Wright · Parkwalk / Beauhurst Equity Investment into Spinouts 2025 report · 2025

Team

Moray Wright

Chief Executive Officer

Deep TechAI/MLHealthtechClimate

John Pearson

Chief Investment Officer

Deep TechAI/MLHealthtech

Alun Williams

Investment Director

Deep TechAI/ML

Anne Dobrée

Investment Director

Deep TechHealthtech

Martin Glen

Investment Director

Deep TechClimate

Neil Cameron

Investment Director

Deep TechHealthtechAI/ML

Recent investments

CompanyRoundSizeDate
Quantum MotionSeries C$160m2026-05-07
SemarionSeries A2026-03
BrainomixSeries C Extension2026-02
RiverlaneSeries C$75m2025-12
PhasecraftSeries B2025-09
ParagrafSeries B2022
Oxford EndovascularSeries A$10m2024-05-20
Cambridge GaN DevicesSeries A2022
PsyomicsSeed2021
adsilicoSeed$4m2024-02-29

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