Parkwalk Advisors

Parkwalk Advisors Ltd is a venture capital firm based in London, specializing in investments in growth capital and spin-outs from UK universities and research-intensive institutions. Founded in 2009, the firm targets early to growth-stage companies across various sectors, including healthcare, technology, cleantech, and advanced materials, among others. Parkwalk focuses on businesses that possess intellectual property and the freedom to operate, often originating from academic institutions. The firm typically invests between £250,000 and £10 million and is stage agnostic, participating in funding rounds from seed to Series C and beyond. Parkwalk seeks to capitalize on the attractive tax relief offered by the UK government to stimulate investment in innovative companies, thereby promoting economic growth. The firm utilizes extensive networks in academia and venture capital to identify high-quality investment opportunities. In 2017, Parkwalk became a subsidiary of IP Group Plc, enhancing its capacity to commercialize intellectual property.

Neil Cameron

Investment Director

Enrico D'Angelo

Finance Director

Cassie Doherty

Investment Director

Alastair Kilgour

Founder

Kathy Samii

COO

Emilie Syed

Investment Manager

Alun Williams

Investment Director

Moray Wright

Partner, Co-Founder

Karolina Zapadka

Senior Investment Manager

Past deals in 3D Technology

Opsydia

Venture Round in 2022
Opsydia Limited specializes in innovative laser marking technology that enables the creation of invisible structures within transparent materials. Founded in 2017 and based in Begbroke, United Kingdom, the company’s technology allows for the permanent and inimitable marking of serial numbers, images, and cryptographic data without altering the surface or compromising the integrity of materials like diamonds, glass, and polymers. This capability positions Opsydia to significantly enhance security and authenticity in various industries, particularly in diamond trading where identity verification is crucial. By embedding marks that are not visible to the naked eye, Opsydia's solutions provide a unique advantage in safeguarding valuable assets and improving overall material quality.
Cambridge Touch Technologies Ltd. is a company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2011. It specializes in the development of piezoelectric-based 3D touch technology, particularly its next-generation UltraTouch technology, which is designed for smart devices, including smartphones, tablets, and automotive applications. The UltraTouch system integrates a proprietary AI engine that utilizes advanced signal processing algorithms with a specialized Piezoelectric Force Film. This innovative combination allows for a versatile touch and force sensor architecture that is not only cost-effective but also adaptable to various device sizes and shapes, including curved and foldable designs.

Fuel3D

Series A in 2022
Fuel3D is a company that specializes in affordable handheld 3D scanning technology, aimed at providing high-quality 3D shape and color capture for various creative applications. The Fuel3D scanner is a point-and-shoot device that utilizes pre-calibrated stereo cameras combined with photometric imaging to quickly capture high-resolution mesh and color information of objects. This innovative approach addresses the common challenges of time and cost associated with generating quality 3D images, which often exceed $15,000 for traditional scanners, making them inaccessible for many independent developers and artists. Originally developed at Oxford University for medical imaging, Fuel3D's technology is now being adapted for the broader 3D market, with the intention of making point-and-shoot 3D imaging accessible to both consumers and professionals. The company is led by Stuart Mead, who brings extensive experience from various successful technology ventures.

Helio Display Materials

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of perovskite-based display materials intended to secure fundamental IP with a strong, scientific foundation. The company's technologies are based on the use of innovative new materials built around metal halide perovskites which can be synthesized from low-temperature alternative processes using earth-abundant precursor materials, enabling scientists to get bright and colorful light-emitting materials and technologies for TV and displays.

Oxford Endovascular

Series B in 2021
Oxford Endovascular are developing a novel treatment for treating brain aneurysms. The Oxford technology uses a special laser-cut metal alloy which has a shape-memory. It can be posted into a catheter during surgery, inserted into the brain and opened up into a tiny tube mesh (‘flow diverter’) that fits into the natural shape of the blood vessel. This diverts the blood away from the aneurysm, allowing it to heal.

Oxford Endovascular

Series A in 2021
Oxford Endovascular are developing a novel treatment for treating brain aneurysms. The Oxford technology uses a special laser-cut metal alloy which has a shape-memory. It can be posted into a catheter during surgery, inserted into the brain and opened up into a tiny tube mesh (‘flow diverter’) that fits into the natural shape of the blood vessel. This diverts the blood away from the aneurysm, allowing it to heal.

1715Labs

Seed Round in 2020
1715Labs is a company being established to commercialise Zooniverse technology.

Fuel3D

Series A in 2020
Fuel3D is a company that specializes in affordable handheld 3D scanning technology, aimed at providing high-quality 3D shape and color capture for various creative applications. The Fuel3D scanner is a point-and-shoot device that utilizes pre-calibrated stereo cameras combined with photometric imaging to quickly capture high-resolution mesh and color information of objects. This innovative approach addresses the common challenges of time and cost associated with generating quality 3D images, which often exceed $15,000 for traditional scanners, making them inaccessible for many independent developers and artists. Originally developed at Oxford University for medical imaging, Fuel3D's technology is now being adapted for the broader 3D market, with the intention of making point-and-shoot 3D imaging accessible to both consumers and professionals. The company is led by Stuart Mead, who brings extensive experience from various successful technology ventures.

Quantum Motion

Series A in 2020
Quantum Motion Technologies Limited is focused on developing a universal quantum computer utilizing silicon-based technology and CMOS-compatible processes. Founded in 2017 and based in Leeds, United Kingdom, the company aims to create scalable quantum computing architectures that address issues such as fault tolerance and qubit redundancy. Its technology is designed to enhance qubit density, allowing for the construction of large-scale quantum systems capable of solving complex problems in various fields, including chemistry, medicine, and artificial intelligence. By leveraging advanced architectural approaches, Quantum Motion Technologies seeks to advance the quantum technology sector and provide solutions that reduce errors and overcome critical challenges in quantum information processing.

DIOSynVax

Seed Round in 2020
DIOSyn Vax (Digitally designed, Immune Optimised Selected and Synthesized Vaccines) is new technology that will significantly accelerate vaccine development and achieve dramatic improvements to the protection against emerging and re-emerging pathogens.
Cambridge Touch Technologies Ltd. is a company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2011. It specializes in the development of piezoelectric-based 3D touch technology, particularly its next-generation UltraTouch technology, which is designed for smart devices, including smartphones, tablets, and automotive applications. The UltraTouch system integrates a proprietary AI engine that utilizes advanced signal processing algorithms with a specialized Piezoelectric Force Film. This innovative combination allows for a versatile touch and force sensor architecture that is not only cost-effective but also adaptable to various device sizes and shapes, including curved and foldable designs.

Fuel3D

Venture Round in 2019
Fuel3D is a company that specializes in affordable handheld 3D scanning technology, aimed at providing high-quality 3D shape and color capture for various creative applications. The Fuel3D scanner is a point-and-shoot device that utilizes pre-calibrated stereo cameras combined with photometric imaging to quickly capture high-resolution mesh and color information of objects. This innovative approach addresses the common challenges of time and cost associated with generating quality 3D images, which often exceed $15,000 for traditional scanners, making them inaccessible for many independent developers and artists. Originally developed at Oxford University for medical imaging, Fuel3D's technology is now being adapted for the broader 3D market, with the intention of making point-and-shoot 3D imaging accessible to both consumers and professionals. The company is led by Stuart Mead, who brings extensive experience from various successful technology ventures.
Cambridge Touch Technologies Ltd. is a company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2011. It specializes in the development of piezoelectric-based 3D touch technology, particularly its next-generation UltraTouch technology, which is designed for smart devices, including smartphones, tablets, and automotive applications. The UltraTouch system integrates a proprietary AI engine that utilizes advanced signal processing algorithms with a specialized Piezoelectric Force Film. This innovative combination allows for a versatile touch and force sensor architecture that is not only cost-effective but also adaptable to various device sizes and shapes, including curved and foldable designs.

Opsydia

Seed Round in 2018
Opsydia Limited specializes in innovative laser marking technology that enables the creation of invisible structures within transparent materials. Founded in 2017 and based in Begbroke, United Kingdom, the company’s technology allows for the permanent and inimitable marking of serial numbers, images, and cryptographic data without altering the surface or compromising the integrity of materials like diamonds, glass, and polymers. This capability positions Opsydia to significantly enhance security and authenticity in various industries, particularly in diamond trading where identity verification is crucial. By embedding marks that are not visible to the naked eye, Opsydia's solutions provide a unique advantage in safeguarding valuable assets and improving overall material quality.

Spectral Edge

Series A in 2018
Spectral Edge Ltd is a technology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializing in image enhancement and video personalization technologies. Founded in 2011, the company has developed patented image fusion technology that utilizes deep learning to improve image quality and visibility, particularly for color-blind individuals. Its flagship products include Phusion, which enhances images and videos by leveraging information beyond the normal visible spectrum, Eyeteq, designed to make television content more accessible to those with color vision deficiencies, and Nighteq, which reduces blue light to enhance sleep quality while maintaining visual contrast. These innovations find applications in various sectors, including computational photography, security, and consumer electronics, serving manufacturers and service providers in enhancing the viewing experience. As of December 2019, Spectral Edge operates as a subsidiary of Apple Inc.

Oxford Endovascular

Venture Round in 2018
Oxford Endovascular are developing a novel treatment for treating brain aneurysms. The Oxford technology uses a special laser-cut metal alloy which has a shape-memory. It can be posted into a catheter during surgery, inserted into the brain and opened up into a tiny tube mesh (‘flow diverter’) that fits into the natural shape of the blood vessel. This diverts the blood away from the aneurysm, allowing it to heal.

Dynamic Vision Systems

Venture Round in 2018
Dynamic Vision Systems has develops contact lens for the correction of presbyopia.

OxSyBio

Series A in 2018
OxSyBio Ltd. specializes in developing advanced 3D printing techniques to create tissue-like and functional tissues for medical research and clinical applications. The company focuses on producing innovative materials made up of three-dimensional networks of lipid monolayer aqueous droplets. These materials can conduct electrical signals along designated pathways and have the ability to self-fold into complex geometries. This technology has potential applications in regenerative medicine, including organ repair and replacement, aiming to enhance precision medicine. Founded in 2014 and based in London, OxSyBio draws upon cutting-edge research from Professor Hagan Bayley's group at the University of Oxford, known for its expertise in chemical and synthetic biology.

Bodle Technologies

Series A in 2018
Bodle Technologies Limited provides advanced optoelectronic solutions for displays and smart windows. It offers zero-power reflective displays that are bi-stable reflective displays with ultra-high resolution; smart windows; and security coatings that change color under mechanical, optical or electrical probing techniques that result in unbreakable security features in currencies, ID cards, and official documentation. Its reflective displays are used in wearables, near-eye, and projection based displays. Bodle Technologies Limited was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in Begbroke, United Kingdom.

Quantum Motion

Seed Round in 2017
Quantum Motion Technologies Limited is focused on developing a universal quantum computer utilizing silicon-based technology and CMOS-compatible processes. Founded in 2017 and based in Leeds, United Kingdom, the company aims to create scalable quantum computing architectures that address issues such as fault tolerance and qubit redundancy. Its technology is designed to enhance qubit density, allowing for the construction of large-scale quantum systems capable of solving complex problems in various fields, including chemistry, medicine, and artificial intelligence. By leveraging advanced architectural approaches, Quantum Motion Technologies seeks to advance the quantum technology sector and provide solutions that reduce errors and overcome critical challenges in quantum information processing.
Creavo Medical Technologies Ltd. is a UK-based medical device company focused on developing innovative imaging technologies for acute medical settings. Established in 2014, the company was founded by a team of clinical, research, and business experts to commercialize technology created by Professor Ben Varcoe. Creavo offers a portable, battery-powered medical device designed for the detection of heart-related issues, enhancing diagnostic capabilities in urgent care environments. The company operates facilities in Leeds and Coventry, aiming to improve patient outcomes through advanced diagnostic solutions.

Azul Optics

Series B in 2017
Azul Optics is developing a device that can rapidly assess macular pigment density. Their device will be affordable, fast, easy-to-use and compact, making it easy to integrate macular pigment density screening into regular eye exams. Their goal is to introduce a technology that enables eye health professionals to rapidly assess macular pigments as an indicator of eye health.

Fuel3D

Venture Round in 2017
Fuel3D is a company that specializes in affordable handheld 3D scanning technology, aimed at providing high-quality 3D shape and color capture for various creative applications. The Fuel3D scanner is a point-and-shoot device that utilizes pre-calibrated stereo cameras combined with photometric imaging to quickly capture high-resolution mesh and color information of objects. This innovative approach addresses the common challenges of time and cost associated with generating quality 3D images, which often exceed $15,000 for traditional scanners, making them inaccessible for many independent developers and artists. Originally developed at Oxford University for medical imaging, Fuel3D's technology is now being adapted for the broader 3D market, with the intention of making point-and-shoot 3D imaging accessible to both consumers and professionals. The company is led by Stuart Mead, who brings extensive experience from various successful technology ventures.
Cambridge Touch Technologies Ltd. is a company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2011. It specializes in the development of piezoelectric-based 3D touch technology, particularly its next-generation UltraTouch technology, which is designed for smart devices, including smartphones, tablets, and automotive applications. The UltraTouch system integrates a proprietary AI engine that utilizes advanced signal processing algorithms with a specialized Piezoelectric Force Film. This innovative combination allows for a versatile touch and force sensor architecture that is not only cost-effective but also adaptable to various device sizes and shapes, including curved and foldable designs.

Micrima

Venture Round in 2016
Micrima Ltd. spun out from research at the University of Bristol. The Micrima team is developnig radio-wave technology for detecting breast cancer. The technology is non-invasive, non-ionising and inexpensive. The imaging technology has received extensive validation in the laboratory and is now undergoing first human use trials.

Cambridge Touch Technologies

Seed Round in 2016
Cambridge Touch Technologies Ltd. is a company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2011. It specializes in the development of piezoelectric-based 3D touch technology, particularly its next-generation UltraTouch technology, which is designed for smart devices, including smartphones, tablets, and automotive applications. The UltraTouch system integrates a proprietary AI engine that utilizes advanced signal processing algorithms with a specialized Piezoelectric Force Film. This innovative combination allows for a versatile touch and force sensor architecture that is not only cost-effective but also adaptable to various device sizes and shapes, including curved and foldable designs.

Spectral Edge

Seed Round in 2016
Spectral Edge Ltd is a technology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializing in image enhancement and video personalization technologies. Founded in 2011, the company has developed patented image fusion technology that utilizes deep learning to improve image quality and visibility, particularly for color-blind individuals. Its flagship products include Phusion, which enhances images and videos by leveraging information beyond the normal visible spectrum, Eyeteq, designed to make television content more accessible to those with color vision deficiencies, and Nighteq, which reduces blue light to enhance sleep quality while maintaining visual contrast. These innovations find applications in various sectors, including computational photography, security, and consumer electronics, serving manufacturers and service providers in enhancing the viewing experience. As of December 2019, Spectral Edge operates as a subsidiary of Apple Inc.

Oxford Endovascular

Series A in 2015
Oxford Endovascular are developing a novel treatment for treating brain aneurysms. The Oxford technology uses a special laser-cut metal alloy which has a shape-memory. It can be posted into a catheter during surgery, inserted into the brain and opened up into a tiny tube mesh (‘flow diverter’) that fits into the natural shape of the blood vessel. This diverts the blood away from the aneurysm, allowing it to heal.

Tangentix

Series B in 2015
Tangentix, a UK-based Sheffield, UK-based startup that is exploring the use of 3D graphics compression.

Bodle Technologies

Seed Round in 2015
Bodle Technologies Limited provides advanced optoelectronic solutions for displays and smart windows. It offers zero-power reflective displays that are bi-stable reflective displays with ultra-high resolution; smart windows; and security coatings that change color under mechanical, optical or electrical probing techniques that result in unbreakable security features in currencies, ID cards, and official documentation. Its reflective displays are used in wearables, near-eye, and projection based displays. Bodle Technologies Limited was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in Begbroke, United Kingdom.

Fuel3D

Series B in 2014
Fuel3D is a company that specializes in affordable handheld 3D scanning technology, aimed at providing high-quality 3D shape and color capture for various creative applications. The Fuel3D scanner is a point-and-shoot device that utilizes pre-calibrated stereo cameras combined with photometric imaging to quickly capture high-resolution mesh and color information of objects. This innovative approach addresses the common challenges of time and cost associated with generating quality 3D images, which often exceed $15,000 for traditional scanners, making them inaccessible for many independent developers and artists. Originally developed at Oxford University for medical imaging, Fuel3D's technology is now being adapted for the broader 3D market, with the intention of making point-and-shoot 3D imaging accessible to both consumers and professionals. The company is led by Stuart Mead, who brings extensive experience from various successful technology ventures.

Fuel3D

Series A in 2014
Fuel3D is a company that specializes in affordable handheld 3D scanning technology, aimed at providing high-quality 3D shape and color capture for various creative applications. The Fuel3D scanner is a point-and-shoot device that utilizes pre-calibrated stereo cameras combined with photometric imaging to quickly capture high-resolution mesh and color information of objects. This innovative approach addresses the common challenges of time and cost associated with generating quality 3D images, which often exceed $15,000 for traditional scanners, making them inaccessible for many independent developers and artists. Originally developed at Oxford University for medical imaging, Fuel3D's technology is now being adapted for the broader 3D market, with the intention of making point-and-shoot 3D imaging accessible to both consumers and professionals. The company is led by Stuart Mead, who brings extensive experience from various successful technology ventures.

Tangentix

Series A in 2013
Tangentix, a UK-based Sheffield, UK-based startup that is exploring the use of 3D graphics compression.

Eykona Medical

Series A in 2010
Eykona Medical develops and markets portable three dimensional imaging systems. Its systems are used to capture environments for videogames and in medical imaging for dermatological care. The company is based in Oxford, the United Kingdom.
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