Douglas Wright
CEO and Co-Founder @ Parkwalk Advisors
London, United Kingdom
Douglas Wright is a Series A investor at Parkwalk Advisors in London focused on Industrial and Health Care. Douglas Moray Wright is based out of London and is the CEO and Co-Founder of Parkwalk Advisors. Douglas previously worked at Oxa as a Director. Douglas Moray Wright attended the Marlborough College.
- Total investments:
- 20
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 20%
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Industries Douglas Wright invests in
Stages Douglas Wright invests in
Countries Douglas Wright invests in
Investment Focus
Industry
- Industrial 2 (10%)
- Health Care 2 (10%)
- Mobile 1 (5%)
- Hardware 1 (5%)
- Software 1 (5%)
Stage
- Series A 4 (20%)
- Series B 3 (15%)
- Seed 2 (10%)
- Funding Round 2 (10%)
- Venture - Series Unknown 2 (10%)
Country
- United Kingdom 4 (20%)
- United States 1 (5%)
Investments
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PervasID is developing a high reliability, wide area passive RFID system with the potential to provide location capability based on the EPC Class1 Gen2 standard. Spun out from research activity in the Engineering Department at the University of Cambridge, the technology is now successfully deployed in several field trials. | $4.1M / Venture - Series Unknown / Nov 21, 2024 | |
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Adsilico redefines medical device innovation. | $4.4M / Seed / Feb 26, 2024 | |
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Cambridge Touch Technologies, Ltd. develops next-generation UltraTouch technology for smart devices such as smartphones, tablets, automotive and industrial applications. Combining a proprietary AI engine running sophisticated signal processing algorithms with an advanced Piezoelectric Force Film, UltraTouch enables the world’s simplest all-in-onetouch and force sensor architecture that delivers superior functionality at lower cost, and scales to all device sizes and shapes (including curved and foldable) | Series A / Jan 28, 2022 | |
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Fuel3D is an affordable handheld 3D scanning system that delivers extremely high quality 3D shape and color capture for a range of creative applications. The Fuel3D handheld scanner is a point-and-shoot 3D scanning system that captures extremely high resolution mesh and color information of objects. Fuel3D is the world’s first 3D scanner to combinepre-calibrated stereo cameras with photometric imaging to capture and process files in seconds.But generating high quality 3D images for use in 3D printing or gaming is typically time-consuming and expensive. A handheld 3D scanner today can cost upwards of $15,000, pricing them well above what most independent game developers, designers and artists can afford.Born in Oxford University, Fuel3D is developed by an expert team of hardware and software engineers and scientists. Originally developed for the medical imaging sector, Fuel3D’s technology is being adapted for the broader 3D market, with the goal of bringing the benefits of point-and-shoot 3D imaging to consumers and professionals alike. Originally developed by Professor Ron Daniel, Lecturer in Engineering Science at Oxford University, Fuel3D is today led by Stuart Mead, CEO, a veteran of several successful global technology ventures. | Series A / Jan 18, 2022 | |
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PetMedix is a development stage veterinary biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, UK. they are using the highest quality science to make the therapies their pets need and deserve, keeping them healthier, happier, and for longer. Building on more than thirty years of world-leading innovation and human drug development, they are applying thecutting edge of science to bring breakthroughs for the animals they love and care for. | $37.2M / Series B / Sep 08, 2021 | |
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Fuel3D is an affordable handheld 3D scanning system that delivers extremely high quality 3D shape and color capture for a range of creative applications. The Fuel3D handheld scanner is a point-and-shoot 3D scanning system that captures extremely high resolution mesh and color information of objects. Fuel3D is the world’s first 3D scanner to combinepre-calibrated stereo cameras with photometric imaging to capture and process files in seconds.But generating high quality 3D images for use in 3D printing or gaming is typically time-consuming and expensive. A handheld 3D scanner today can cost upwards of $15,000, pricing them well above what most independent game developers, designers and artists can afford.Born in Oxford University, Fuel3D is developed by an expert team of hardware and software engineers and scientists. Originally developed for the medical imaging sector, Fuel3D’s technology is being adapted for the broader 3D market, with the goal of bringing the benefits of point-and-shoot 3D imaging to consumers and professionals alike. Originally developed by Professor Ron Daniel, Lecturer in Engineering Science at Oxford University, Fuel3D is today led by Stuart Mead, CEO, a veteran of several successful global technology ventures. | $4.9M / Venture - Series Unknown / May 18, 2020 | |
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PervasID is developing a high reliability, wide area passive RFID system with the potential to provide location capability based on the EPC Class1 Gen2 standard. Spun out from research activity in the Engineering Department at the University of Cambridge, the technology is now successfully deployed in several field trials. | $3.8M / Series A / Apr 30, 2020 | |
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Cambridge Touch Technologies, Ltd. develops next-generation UltraTouch technology for smart devices such as smartphones, tablets, automotive and industrial applications. Combining a proprietary AI engine running sophisticated signal processing algorithms with an advanced Piezoelectric Force Film, UltraTouch enables the world’s simplest all-in-onetouch and force sensor architecture that delivers superior functionality at lower cost, and scales to all device sizes and shapes (including curved and foldable) | $10M / Series B / Jul 23, 2019 | |
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Perpetuum offers condition monitoring solutions using self-powered wireless on board sensors for wheel, bearing, motors gearboxes and track. Established in 2004, Perpetuum started with the concept that mechanical vibration can be converted into electrical energy used to perpetually power autonomous, maintenance-free industrial wireless sensornodes.Backed by venture capital investors Environmental Technologies Fund, IP Group, Spark Ventures, Albion Ventures and Wyvern Fund; Perpetuum is a technology spin-off from the prestigious University of Southampton (UK).Perpetuum engineered, produced and commercialized the world's first practical electromagnetic vibration harvesting micro-generator delivering the power required to transmit large amounts of autonomous wireless sensor data reliably from remotely monitored assets.Today, Perpetuum is the global leader in vibration energy harvesting and a ready source of information for those interested in the practical application of this innovative technology. Perpetuum will continue to lead the industry toward realizing the full potential of vibration energy harvesting power solutions for wireless automation and rail transport. | Apr 10, 2019 | |
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Fuel3D is an affordable handheld 3D scanning system that delivers extremely high quality 3D shape and color capture for a range of creative applications. The Fuel3D handheld scanner is a point-and-shoot 3D scanning system that captures extremely high resolution mesh and color information of objects. Fuel3D is the world’s first 3D scanner to combinepre-calibrated stereo cameras with photometric imaging to capture and process files in seconds.But generating high quality 3D images for use in 3D printing or gaming is typically time-consuming and expensive. A handheld 3D scanner today can cost upwards of $15,000, pricing them well above what most independent game developers, designers and artists can afford.Born in Oxford University, Fuel3D is developed by an expert team of hardware and software engineers and scientists. Originally developed for the medical imaging sector, Fuel3D’s technology is being adapted for the broader 3D market, with the goal of bringing the benefits of point-and-shoot 3D imaging to consumers and professionals alike. Originally developed by Professor Ron Daniel, Lecturer in Engineering Science at Oxford University, Fuel3D is today led by Stuart Mead, CEO, a veteran of several successful global technology ventures. | Apr 03, 2019 | |
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Co-Investors
About Parkwalk Advisors
Parkwalk is a London-based fund management firm. Parkwalk invests in UK technology companies that have IP backing and freedom to operate, generally spun out of UK universities. Their funds seek to generate capital gains for their investors, enhanced by the attractive tax relief provided by EIS. Parkwalk entered this investment sector in 2009,anticipating a wave of tax-efficient incentives launched by the UK Government to stimulate innovative emerging technology companies and thereby help drive economic growth.Parkwalk utilises academic, technology transfer, venture capital and personal networks developed over many years to gain access to the highest calibre deal-flow. In 2017 Parkwalk joined forces with IP Group plc, a leading intellectual property commercialisation company that is listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol IPO. As at March 2019 the combined group has net assets of £1.2bn.
Parkwalk Advisors Contacts
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Alastair Kilgour
Co-Founder and Partner
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Alun Williams
Investment Director
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Chloe Richardson
Investor Relations Manager
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Douglas Wright
CEO and Co-Founder
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Enrico D'Angelo
Finance Director
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What does Douglas Wright invest in?
Douglas Wright invests primarily in Industrial, Health Care and Mobile startups, most often at Series A and Series B stage. Most of the 20 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 Douglas Wright last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Douglas Wright closed in Nov 2024. Shizune tracks 20 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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