Tag: Med-Tech

Parkwalk

Creavo Medical Technologies – Parkwalk closes investment

We are pleased to announce that the Parkwalk Opportunities Fund has made an investment in Creavo Medical Technologies, a University of Leeds Spin-out company, as part of a £13.4 million fundraising.

Brainomix joins forces with Boehringer Ingelheim to help save stroke victims

Oxford – An ambitious collaboration between Brainomix, an emerging British business, and Boehringer Ingelheim, one of the world’s largest drug companies, is poised to expedite and improve treatment of stroke, the second biggest killer disease in Europe.

Brainomix – International Journal of Stroke Publication

Oxford – A new clinical study was conducted by Anglia Ruskin Clinical Trials Unit reporting the performance of e-ASPECTS. In this multi-centre study, non-contrast enhanced computed tomography (NCCT) images from ischemic stroke patients were evaluated by e-ASPECTS and… Read More

Healthera – University of Cambridge Enterprise Fund III investment

We are delighted to announce that the University of Cambridge Enterprise Fund III has invested in Healthera Ltd, a provider of next-generation, pharmacy-integrated personal health management solutions, has secured seed investment from the University of Cambridge, the University of… Read More

Brainomix – Parkwalk closes follow-on investment

We have recently closed an investment in Brainomix for the Parkwalk UK Tech Fund VII and the Opportunities Fund. Brainomix is aiming to improve stroke treatment dramatically by developing software that gives all hospitals and clinics access to reliable diagnoses… Read More

Micrima – University of Bristol Enterprise Fund I investment

We are delighted to announce that the University of Bristol Enterprise Fund I, managed by Parkwalk, has invested in Micrima. The company intends to develop and commercialise a new Breast Imaging System (MARIA) aimed at radically improving breast cancer… Read More

DefiniGEN – Parkwalk closes follow on investment

Parkwalk closes DefiniGen investment for the University of Cambridge Enterprise Fund IV and Parkwalk Funds DefiniGEN, a spin-out from the University of Cambridge Regenerative Medicine Department at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, have created a stem cell technology to provide human… Read More

Oxford Endovascular – Parkwalk closes University of Oxford Isis Fund investment

We are delighted to announce that the University of Oxford Isis Fund II has completed an investment in Oxford Endovascular Limited, a company developing sophisticated mesh tubes to treat patients suffering from brain aneurysms. Parkwalk invested in a £2m round alongside the… Read More

First Light Fusion – £22.7m fundraise

Parkwalk portfolio company First Light Fusion has completed a fundraising of up to £22.7 million. First Light, a spin-out from the University of Oxford, has discovered new implosion processes that can achieve the high temperatures and compression necessary… Read More

Brainomix – receives Biomedical Catalyst funding to develop clinical decision-making software for stroke patients

Oxford, UK: Brainomix Limited, a developer of automated medical imaging software for neurological and cerebrovascular disorders, has been awarded £633,553 by the Biomedical Catalyst, a joint programme run by the Medical Research Council (MRC) and Innovate UK. The… Read More

Parkwalk closes Orthox investment

We are pleased to announce that Parkwalk VI, the Opportunities EIS Fund and the University of Oxford Isis Fund II have made an investment in Orthox,  a tissue regenerative orthopaedic implant company with technology spun out of Oxford University. Orthox is… Read More

Omega Diagnostics – Development Update

Omega Diagnostics Group PLC – Development Update – Visitect® CD4 and Allergy Omega (AIM: ODX), the medical diagnostics company focused on allergy, food intolerance and infectious disease, announces the following development update on its infectious disease and allergy projects…. Read More

Brainomix – Positive endovascular trial uses ASPECTS

A seminal paper was published in the New England Journal of Medicine describing the results of the ESCAPE trial for endovascular treatment of stroke patients. This study shows that rapid endovascular treatment leads to significantly improved functional outcomes… Read More

Oxyntix – rebranding as First Light Fusion

First Light Fusion was spun out from the University of Oxford in July 2011, with seed capital from the IP Group plc, Parkwalk and a number of Angel investors. Until May 2014, the company was named Oxyntix Ltd…. Read More

Brainomix – wins ACES award for ICT

University of Oxford Isis Fund I and Parkwalk portfolio company Brainomix wins ACES entrepreneurship prize which rewards companies working in health and environment: BERLIN – 7 October 2014. Spin-outs from Germany, Switzerland and the UK won the ACES… Read More

Brainomix – University of Oxford Isis Fund I and Parkwalk investment

We have recently closed an investment in Brainomix for the University of Oxford Isis Fund I and Parkwalk Funds. Brainomix is aiming to improve stroke treatment dramatically by developing software that gives all hospitals and clinics access to reliable diagnoses for… Read More

Oxtex – University of Oxford Isis Fund I investment

We have recently made an investment in Oxtex for the University of Oxford Isis Fund I. Oxtex has developed a surgical implant device which addresses the problem created by the lack of sufficient skin in areas requiring reconstructive surgery. Oxtex… Read More

Microsaic Systems – Signs pre-contract Commercial Agreement

Microsaic Systems Signs Pre-Contract Commercial Agreement with Leading Global Supplier of Scientific Instrumentation in Healthcare Markets 14 April 2014: Microsaic Systems plc (AIM: MSYS), the high technology company developing next generation mass spectrometry instruments, is pleased to announce… Read More

Microsaic Systems – appoints FD

Microsaic Systems PLC has appointed Andrew Darby as Finance Director, with effect from April 16. The developer of miniaturised chip-based scientific instruments said Darby is replacing Malcolm Bateman who is stepping down from the company and board after… Read More

Omega Diagnostics – Trading Update

Trading Update and Notice of Results Omega (AIM: ODX), the medical diagnostics company focused on allergy, food intolerance and infectious disease, announces that results for the year to 31 March 2014 will be in line with market expectations. Revenues… Read More