Parkwalk is delighted to have been named the top investor in UK university spinouts by both deal count and value, in a recent report by the Royal Academy of Engineering and Beauhurst, Spotlight on Spinouts 2025.
The report highlights the state of the UK’s spinout economy and provides valuable insights to encourage wider discussions and inform future policy in this area.
We’re proud to see Parkwalk recognised as the leading investor in UK university spinouts. The report notes: “Parkwalk remained the top investor in spinouts by deal count and value. It has participated in 325 equity deals since 2015 and contributed to deals worth £1.84 billion.” This milestone reflects our long-standing commitment to supporting breakthrough technologies and commercialising cutting-edge research from the UK’s world-class academic institutions.
Moray Wright, CEO of Parkwalk, said: “It is encouraging to see a pick-up in investments in the UK deep-tech sector. University innovation remains a key driver of UK growth and resilience. We need to see further capital allocated to the all-important ‘growth’ stage which is crucial to allow these companies reach their full potential.”
At Parkwalk, we believe the future of innovation lies in ongoing support for early-stage technologies. Continued collaboration between universities, investors, and policymakers will be essential to strengthening the UK’s position as a global leader in science and innovation.
To read Spotlight on Spinouts 2025, please click here.
