Andrew Castell
Partner & Co-founder @ Par Equity
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Andrew Castell is a funding round investor at Par Equity in Edinburgh focused on Software and Electronics. Andrew Sean Castell is based out of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, and is the Partner & Co-founder of Par Equity and is the Non Executive Director of Soirbheas Trading Limited. Andrew Sean Castell previously worked at LINC Scotland as a Non-executive Director. Andrew Sean Castell attended the University of Oxford.
- Total investments:
- 19
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 21%
Last updated:
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Industries Andrew Castell invests in
Stages Andrew Castell invests in
Countries Andrew Castell invests in
Investment Focus
Industry
- Software 2 (11%)
- Electronics 2 (11%)
- 3D Technology 2 (11%)
- Manufacturing 2 (11%)
- SaaS 1 (5%)
Stage
- Funding Round 6 (32%)
- Venture - Series Unknown 4 (21%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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novosound
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Novosound is the first spin-out company to emerge from the University of the West of Scotland. Novosound specializes in the design and manufacturing of innovative NDT products using groundbreaking, thin-film manufacturing techniques which addresses the limitations of traditional ultrasound. Novosound design and end-to-end manufacturing capabilitiesenables the development of highly customizable and scalable ultrasound solutions | $2.6M / Oct 28, 2024 | |
Pufferfish
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Pufferfish are world leaders in digital display technology, designing unique visualisation and engagement solutions for a global customer base, including, among others, AT&T, Audi, Babcock, The BBC, Honeywell, Kodak, IBM, Shell and UNEP. The story began with wowing audiences in the events industry. Since then, not only has the incrediblePufferTouch technology grown in scope but the product family has expanded to include the world’s first commercial interactive sphere, hemispherical displays, and a powerful proprietary software platform. Pufferfish have an unrivalled reputation for premium solution provision including application and content development services. Their customers sit across many diverse industries and span the globe, with solutions already having been sold into 40 countries. | $725.6K / Venture - Series Unknown / Jan 06, 2023 | |
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novosound
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Novosound is the first spin-out company to emerge from the University of the West of Scotland. Novosound specializes in the design and manufacturing of innovative NDT products using groundbreaking, thin-film manufacturing techniques which addresses the limitations of traditional ultrasound. Novosound design and end-to-end manufacturing capabilitiesenables the development of highly customizable and scalable ultrasound solutions | $4.5M / Venture - Series Unknown / Dec 19, 2022 | |
Vert Rotors
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VERT Rotors, Edinburgh, UK, produces ultra-compact, light and low-vibration Conical Rotary Compressors (CRC) based on its proprietary technology. VERT’s compressors consist of an Inner screw rotor revolving inside an Outer screw rotor. They are designed for applications where dimensions and weight are mission-critical, and vibration and noise arenot acceptable. | $1M / Venture - Series Unknown / Dec 14, 2021 | |
QikServe
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QikServe is a digital commerce platform, content management system (CMS), kiosk, and mobile order and payment provider for the hospitality industry. | $666K / Sep 24, 2020 | |
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QikServe
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QikServe is a digital commerce platform, content management system (CMS), kiosk, and mobile order and payment provider for the hospitality industry. | $478.1K / Venture - Series Unknown / Mar 12, 2020 | |
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Vert Rotors
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VERT Rotors, Edinburgh, UK, produces ultra-compact, light and low-vibration Conical Rotary Compressors (CRC) based on its proprietary technology. VERT’s compressors consist of an Inner screw rotor revolving inside an Outer screw rotor. They are designed for applications where dimensions and weight are mission-critical, and vibration and noise arenot acceptable. | $938.2K / Venture - Series Unknown / Feb 04, 2020 | |
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QikServe
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QikServe is a digital commerce platform, content management system (CMS), kiosk, and mobile order and payment provider for the hospitality industry. | $583K / Dec 17, 2019 | |
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novosound
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Novosound is the first spin-out company to emerge from the University of the West of Scotland. Novosound specializes in the design and manufacturing of innovative NDT products using groundbreaking, thin-film manufacturing techniques which addresses the limitations of traditional ultrasound. Novosound design and end-to-end manufacturing capabilitiesenables the development of highly customizable and scalable ultrasound solutions | $4.1M / Dec 12, 2019 | |
Adaptix Ltd
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Adaptix is transforming planar X-ray – the diagnostic imaging modality most widely used in healthcare worldwide. We are adding low-dose 3D capability – digital tomosynthesis - to planar X-ray while making it more affordable and truly portable so radiology can more easily travel to the patient. This transformation will enhance patient’s access tothe world’s most important imaging technologies and likely increases the diagnostic accuracy for many high incidence conditions such as cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, lung cancer and osteoporosis. The last two decades have seen a transformation in radiology as detectors have evolved from film to digital semiconductor based devices. The next transformation will see the source switching from a single high dose acquisition to multiple very low dose acquisitions from distributed points so that more information (including 3D) can be gained from less dose. Among other benefits, the ongoing technological transformation of radiology will bring about significant cost savings. Current X-ray equipment requires a choice between high-cost 3D or lower-cost (but still expensive) 2D. All are large bulky solutions. Some are ‘moveable’ rather than truly portable. Low-cost truly portable systems based on Adaptix’ technology will allow clinicians to have easy access to 3D imaging information which can enhance the diagnostic information and likely impact patient care. Adaptix will transform radiology with its development of new Flat Panel X-ray source, a pixelated array made in a semiconductor foundry. Adaptix is harnessing a range of existing technologies, including from the space industry, and has patents filed and in process relating to both hardware and software. Companies using Adaptix products will offer 3D imaging at lower dose from smaller and lower-cost X-ray solutions. | $2M / Nov 13, 2019 | |
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Co-Investors
About Par Equity
Founded in 2008, Par Equity is a venture capital firm that backs the most innovative, high growth technology companies in the North of the UK. Based in Edinburgh, Par invests across Northern England, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Par Equity Contacts
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Andrew Castell
Partner & Co-founder
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Nicola McLeod
Compliance Manager
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Paul Atkinson
Chairman and Partner
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Pauline Cassie
Investor Relations Director
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Aidan MacMillan
Investment Manager
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What does Andrew Castell invest in?
Andrew Castell invests primarily in Software, Electronics and 3D Technology startups, most often at Funding Round and Venture - Series Unknown stage. Most of the 19 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United Kingdom. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
When did Andrew Castell last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Andrew Castell closed in Oct 2024. Shizune tracks 19 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
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