# PAR

> PAR is a VC fund in Lutz backing Health Care and Manufacturing. See 6 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Lutz, United States
- Total investments: 6
- Last investment: Jul 2020
- Lead investor: 17%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/psychological-assessment-resources-inc-/
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/par_inc
- Website: https://www.parinc.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PAR-Inc-30445043732/

PAR is a VC fund in Lutz focused on Health Care and Manufacturing. Psychological Assessment Resources, Inc. (PAR), is a leading publisher of assessment instruments, software, books, and other related materials. Over the past three decades, They have earned a reputation for providing their Customers with innovative assessment solutions and unparalleled Customer Service.

## Contacts

5 contacts available for PAR. Shizune tracks 1 team members at PAR. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/par?utm_source=investor_profile

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Health Care | 2 | 33% |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 33% |
| SaaS | 1 | 17% |
| Mobile | 1 | 17% |
| Fitness | 1 | 17% |

22 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Funding Round | 2 | 33% |
| Series A | 1 | 17% |
| Series B | 1 | 17% |
| Convertible Note | 1 | 17% |
| Venture - Series Unknown | 1 | 17% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 50% |
| United States | 2 | 33% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R. Bob Smith | Executive Chairman & Founder | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/r-bob-smith |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Immertec | Immertec is a live surgical training platform that allows physicians to observe, communicate, and collaborate on unique devices and procedures remotely in virtual reality. Using Immertec’s VR platform, surgeons in remote locations are transported into an operating room, where they learn modern surgical procedures and collaborate with other surgeonsin real-time. Overall, Immertec helps surgeons and medical device companies cut costs and supports more efficient training so surgeons can focus on taking care of their patients. | $12M | Series A | Jul 31, 2020 | https://www.immertec.com |
| Vert Rotors | 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 | http://vertrotors.com/ |
| Nova Pangaea Technologies | NPT is a cleantech company that has developed a revolutionary process technology called REFNOVA. REFNOVA allows customers to converts non-food plant residues into sustainable products such as biochar, activated carbon, biofuel, biopolymers and biochemicals. Our products help customers replace fossil based products and enable decarbonisation. | $2.5M |  | Aug 16, 2019 | http://www.novapangaea.com/ |
| QikServe | QikServe is a digital commerce platform, content management system (CMS), kiosk, and mobile order and payment provider for the hospitality industry. | $1.9M |  | May 30, 2019 | http://www.qikserve.com |
| Peerfit | Peerfit is the market leader in connecting employers and carriers with innovative fitness experiences. Through their digital platform, insurance carriers, brokers and employers can redefine their benefits programs by giving employees access to a network of fitness studios and gyms – offering a variety of classes that cater to all levels of fitness– using workplace wellness dollars. For more information, visit Peerfit.com.om. | $8M | Convertible Note | Sep 04, 2018 | http://www.peerfit.com |
| Peerfit | Peerfit is the market leader in connecting employers and carriers with innovative fitness experiences. Through their digital platform, insurance carriers, brokers and employers can redefine their benefits programs by giving employees access to a network of fitness studios and gyms – offering a variety of classes that cater to all levels of fitness– using workplace wellness dollars. For more information, visit Peerfit.com.om. | $10.3M | Series B | Jan 05, 2018 | http://www.peerfit.com |

6 of 6 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Par Equity](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/par-equity) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [Equity Gap](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/equity-gap) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Ark Applications](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ark-applications) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Benvolio Group](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/benvolio-group) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Causeway Media Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/causeway-media-partners) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Engage](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/engage-ventures-2) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does PAR invest in?

PAR invests primarily in Health Care, Manufacturing and SaaS startups, most often at Funding Round and Series A stage. Most of the 6 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United Kingdom. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact PAR?

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### Who are the partners at PAR?

The team at PAR includes R. Bob Smith (Executive Chairman & Founder). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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