Fuel 3D – Secures Investment From IQT For 3D Scanning Technology Development
Fuel3D, a developer of 3D scanning solutions, today announced a strategic investment and technology development agreement with In-Q-Tel (IQT), the not-for-profit investment firm that identifies innovative technology solutions to support the missions of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC)…. Read More
Oxford PV – Follow on Investment
We are pleased to announce that Parkwalk has made a further investment in OxfordPV through the Opportunities EIS Fund and a Parkwalk Syndicate. Oxford Photovoltaics is an Oxford-based technology business, founded in 2010, formed on technology originally developed in the Department of… 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
Oxford: Over twenty new Oxford technologies and ventures received a record £2.6m in proof-of-concept funding in 2014, Isis Innovation has reported
Isis reports record proof-of-concept investment 8th January 2015 Over twenty new Oxford technologies and ventures received a record £2.6m in proof-of-concept funding in 2014, Isis Innovation has reported. The funding came from three seed funds, and boosted fifteen… Read More
TheySay – University of Oxford Isis Fund I Investment
Parkwalk have recently closed an investment in TheySay for the University of Oxford Isis Fund I. TheySay brings to the market ground-breaking research in computational linguistics from the University of Oxford. Impartial bench-marking studies have been carried out by three leading… Read More
Oxford Today – Spinning more gold
Alumni investors are flocking to the second Oxford technology spin-out fund, launched this week, Richard Lofthouse reports. Some of the savviest Oxonians have been eyeing this moment for months — as far back as February when the University… Read More
University of Oxford Isis Fund II launched
Parkwalk are delighted to announce the launch of the University of Oxford Isis EIS Fund II. Launched in conjunction with Isis Innovation, the University’s Technology Transfer and academic consulting subsidiary, the University of Oxford Isis Funds offer alumni and investors the… Read More
Fuel 3D – wins CES Best of Innovation Award
3D scanner developer recognized as the most impressive product in the 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing category: Fuel3D, a developer of 3D scanning solutions, today announced that it has been named a 2015 CES Best of Innovation Awards… 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
Salunda – University of Oxford Isis Fund I Investment
We have recently closed an investment in Salunda for the University of Oxford Isis Fund I. Salunda develops robust, contactless sensors for use in very harsh environments. The company’s sensor technology detects position and speed, and measures the… Read More
Fuel 3D – Parkwalk closes investment
We have recently closed an investment in Fuel 3D for the Parkwalk UK tech Fund V and the Parkwalk Opportunities EIS Fund. Fuel 3D offers an affordable handheld 3D scanning system that delivers extremely high quality 3D shape and… Read More
OxfordPV – Solar Industry Magazine
Future solar cost reductions hinge on raising solar cell efficiencies – read the article here.
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
Oxford PV: WSJ – Perovskite – cheaper solar energy?
Perovskite Offers Shot at Cheaper Solar Energy Rapid Gains in Efficiency Make This Class of Compounds a Potential Game Changer A class of compounds first uncovered in the Ural Mountains more than a century ago is now a… Read More
Oxford PV’s Perovskite Thin-Film Tandem Layer Boosts Solar Cell Performance By 20%
Oxford PV, a developer of innovative technologies and materials for solar applications, has introduced a new application for its thin-film perovskite technology. The breakthrough is designed to boost the conversion efficiency of existing silicon solar cells by 20… 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
OxfordPV – appoints CFO
Parkwalk portfolio company Oxford Photovoltaics has announced the appointment of David Smyth as its Chief Financial Officer. David Smyth joins Oxford PV’s senior management team and will play an integral role in raising the next tranche of funding required to… Read More
Financial Times: Oxford courts wealthy backers with EIS fund
Amid looming reductions in pension allowances and the annual scramble ahead of the end of the tax year, a new range of Enterprise Investment Schemes (EIS) is promising opportunities for wealthy investors to manage their tax liabilities. The University of… Read More
Parkwalk University of Oxford Isis Fund II Closes Oversubscribed
University of Oxford Isis Fund II reaches funding target of £2m, closes 24 February 2015 Isis Innovation and Parkwalk announced today that the University of Oxford Isis Fund II has raised over £2 million, exceeding its funding target,… Read More
Posted on February 24, 2015
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