Parkwalk Advisors

Parkwalk Advisors, established in 2009 and headquartered in London, is a venture capital firm specializing in investing in UK-based technology companies spun out from universities. The firm focuses on sectors such as AI, big data, life science, materials, cleantech, medtech, and quantum computing, typically investing between £2.5 million and £10 million. Parkwalk seeks to generate capital gains for its investors, enhanced by attractive tax reliefs like the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS). It operates as a subsidiary of IP Group Plc since 2017, with combined net assets of £1.2 billion as of March 2019.

Ian Broadhurst

Investment Director

Enrico D'Angelo

Finance Director

Martin Glen

Investment Director

John Pearson

Chief Investment Officer

Kathy Samii

COO

Emilie Syed

Senior Associate

Alun Williams

Investment Director

Moray Wright

Co-Founder and CEO

Karolina Zapadka Ph.D

Senior Investment Manager

Past deals in LED

Illumion

Seed Round in 2024
Illumion is a technology company specializing in energy storage solutions. It develops and manufactures a lab-based, real-time measurement device that provides detailed insights into energy storage processes at sub-micrometer scales. This device enables researchers to visualize and understand energy storage processes in real-time, optimize material usage, and identify performance limitations at the microscopic level, thereby accelerating battery development and enhancing energy storage efficiency and performance.

LettUs Grow

Series A in 2023
LettUs Grow is a company based in Bristol, United Kingdom, that specializes in aeroponic irrigation and control technology aimed at enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of indoor farming. Founded in 2015, the company develops modular aeroponic systems that allow plants to grow without soil, using a fine mist for watering and LED lighting to facilitate photosynthesis. Their technology is designed to be nozzle-free and easy to clean, promoting automation and minimizing the need for pesticides. Additionally, LettUs Grow offers farm management software and data services that optimize agricultural practices, helping to reduce labor costs and improve growing conditions for various plant species. By focusing on innovation in farming, LettUs Grow aims to lower the environmental impact of agriculture and support sustainable business practices in the industry.

Helio Display Materials

Seed Round in 2021
Helio Display Materials specializes in developing innovative perovskite-based materials designed to enhance the performance and efficiency of display technologies. By utilizing metal halide perovskites, the company creates materials that enable displays to produce richer and more vibrant colors while consuming significantly less power. Helio's mission focuses on improving the overall visual experience, making displays brighter and more colorful. The company is committed to advancing research and development in this field by collaborating with scientific and industry experts, ensuring a strong intellectual property foundation rooted in scientific principles. Through its groundbreaking materials, Helio aims to revolutionize the display industry, particularly for televisions and other visual technologies.

LettUs Grow

Seed Round in 2019
LettUs Grow is a company based in Bristol, United Kingdom, that specializes in aeroponic irrigation and control technology aimed at enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of indoor farming. Founded in 2015, the company develops modular aeroponic systems that allow plants to grow without soil, using a fine mist for watering and LED lighting to facilitate photosynthesis. Their technology is designed to be nozzle-free and easy to clean, promoting automation and minimizing the need for pesticides. Additionally, LettUs Grow offers farm management software and data services that optimize agricultural practices, helping to reduce labor costs and improve growing conditions for various plant species. By focusing on innovation in farming, LettUs Grow aims to lower the environmental impact of agriculture and support sustainable business practices in the industry.
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