Par Equity

Par Equity LLP is a venture capital and private equity firm based in Edinburgh, Scotland, specializing in early-stage investments and growth opportunities in small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with high growth potential. Founded in 2008, the firm primarily targets companies within the technology sector, including digital health technology, and focuses on those that possess proprietary technology or proven commercial products poised for transatlantic expansion. Par Equity seeks to invest in Scottish companies aiming to enter the United States market and vice versa, while also considering opportunities in the North of England and Northern Ireland. The firm typically invests between £0.25 million and £2.5 million in companies with enterprise values up to £10 million. Par Equity utilizes government-approved tax wrappers to enhance returns for its investors and operates an additional office in San Francisco, California.

Pauline Cassie

Investor Relations Manager

Andrew Castell

Partner

Tom Croy

Investor

Alastair Orr Ewing

Portfolio and Investor Relations Manager

Aidan Macmillan

Investor

Graeme McKinstry

Portfolio Manager

Alastair Moore

Investor

Andrew Noble

Partner

Past deals in Abu Dhabi

Red61

Venture Round in 2021
Red61 Limited is a ticketing software and consultancy provider based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, serving clients in the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, and Abu Dhabi. The company specializes in offering ticketing solutions for festivals, events, venues, and ticket agencies, with its flagship product being VIA, a system designed to manage high-volume ticket sales across festivals and multi-site networks. Founded by Box Office Manager Tony Davey and software designer Peter McNaught, Red61 emerged from a desire to transform the ticketing industry by addressing the common frustrations faced by organizations with existing suppliers. The company's focus is on fostering long-term collaborative relationships with clients, ensuring that their needs are met effectively.

Red61

Seed Round in 2020
Red61 Limited is a ticketing software and consultancy provider based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, serving clients in the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, and Abu Dhabi. The company specializes in offering ticketing solutions for festivals, events, venues, and ticket agencies, with its flagship product being VIA, a system designed to manage high-volume ticket sales across festivals and multi-site networks. Founded by Box Office Manager Tony Davey and software designer Peter McNaught, Red61 emerged from a desire to transform the ticketing industry by addressing the common frustrations faced by organizations with existing suppliers. The company's focus is on fostering long-term collaborative relationships with clients, ensuring that their needs are met effectively.

Red61

Venture Round in 2020
Red61 Limited is a ticketing software and consultancy provider based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, serving clients in the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, and Abu Dhabi. The company specializes in offering ticketing solutions for festivals, events, venues, and ticket agencies, with its flagship product being VIA, a system designed to manage high-volume ticket sales across festivals and multi-site networks. Founded by Box Office Manager Tony Davey and software designer Peter McNaught, Red61 emerged from a desire to transform the ticketing industry by addressing the common frustrations faced by organizations with existing suppliers. The company's focus is on fostering long-term collaborative relationships with clients, ensuring that their needs are met effectively.

Red61

Venture Round in 2018
Red61 Limited is a ticketing software and consultancy provider based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, serving clients in the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, and Abu Dhabi. The company specializes in offering ticketing solutions for festivals, events, venues, and ticket agencies, with its flagship product being VIA, a system designed to manage high-volume ticket sales across festivals and multi-site networks. Founded by Box Office Manager Tony Davey and software designer Peter McNaught, Red61 emerged from a desire to transform the ticketing industry by addressing the common frustrations faced by organizations with existing suppliers. The company's focus is on fostering long-term collaborative relationships with clients, ensuring that their needs are met effectively.

Red61

Venture Round in 2015
Red61 Limited is a ticketing software and consultancy provider based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, serving clients in the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, and Abu Dhabi. The company specializes in offering ticketing solutions for festivals, events, venues, and ticket agencies, with its flagship product being VIA, a system designed to manage high-volume ticket sales across festivals and multi-site networks. Founded by Box Office Manager Tony Davey and software designer Peter McNaught, Red61 emerged from a desire to transform the ticketing industry by addressing the common frustrations faced by organizations with existing suppliers. The company's focus is on fostering long-term collaborative relationships with clients, ensuring that their needs are met effectively.