Built in the North,
for the North…
for the North…
Two of the North’s best fund managers. Combining to deliver world-class investment programmes at scale and help build the Northern economy.
Launching in 2025, subject to FCA approval.
For key takeaways around the exciting future we are planning, read on.
About Us
Bringing together the best of two Northern investors.
Par Equity and Praetura Ventures are merging to become PXN. We’re combining our businesses, bringing together decades of experience and fusing our expansive networks, reach and capabilities to build a world-class investor for the North.
PXN will champion the North of England, Northern Ireland and Scotland’s investment ecosystem and wider economy. PXN believes in better support for founders, advisers, investors, and institutions.
Delivering at scale, we can build bigger and better businesses for the North. The PXN merger is subject to FCA authorisation.
Delivering at scale
Total AUM
£670m
Portfolio Revenue
£290m
Portfolio Companies
115
Jobs supported
3100
Businesses backed
150
Team members
58
True as of March 31st 2025
An award-winning team.
Dedicated to offering more than money.
An award-winning team.
Dedicated to offering more than money.
Who we will help
Investors
An established track record and strong performance in tax-efficient UK investments.
Advisers
Tools to help you get the best for your clients in EIS, VCT and BR opportunities.
Founders
Multi-stage funds to drive long term growth with unrivalled portfolio support.
Institutions
Dedicated teams focused on delivering best-in-class returns and economic development.
Investors
An established track record and strong performance in tax-efficient UK investments.
Advisers
Tools to help you get the best for your clients in EIS, VCT and BR opportunities.
Founders
Multi-stage funds to drive long term growth with unrivalled portfolio support.
Institutions
Dedicated teams focused on delivering best-in-class returns and economic development.
Investments
Investors & Advisors
Aligned with financial advisers. Trusted by investors.
We'll be offering differentiated alternative investments combined with unrivalled support to help you deliver more for your clients.
Committed to delivering real diversification. Combining the tools you need to succeed.
Par Equity EIS and KI Funds
One of the longest standing EIS providers in the UK committed to delivering the best performing portfolios and regional diversification.
Par Equity Natural Capital
Investing in nature-based solutions to tackle climate change, deliver attractive returns and build a resilient, sustainable world for generations to come.
Praetura Inheritance Tax Planning Service
The best performing product in it’s category with unmatched diversification through asset-backed small business lending.
Praetura Venture Capital Trust
The first VCT of it’s kind focusing on the ‘best of’ our maturing portfolio. Investing in high growth businesses in the North and across the UK.
Par Equity EIS and KI Funds
One of the longest standing EIS providers in the UK committed to delivering the best performing portfolios and regional diversification.
Par Equity Natural Capital
Investing in nature-based solutions to tackle climate change, deliver attractive returns and build a resilient, sustainable world for generations to come.
Praetura Inheritance Tax Planning Service
The best performing product in it’s category with unmatched diversification through asset-backed small business lending.
Praetura Venture Capital Trust
The first VCT of it’s kind focusing on the ‘best of’ our maturing portfolio. Investing in high growth businesses in the North and across the UK.
An investment manager focused on turning vision into value.
Helping you and your clients navigate the financial planning landscape.
Venture
Founders & Institutions
Our Mission
To back the next in the North
The North of England, Northern Ireland & Scotland have evolved.
will help build our next break-out success stories.
We will help disruptive founders build the best business they can.
PXN portfolio founders will get access to our:
Unrivalled Scaling Support
Follow-on Investor Network
Custom Portfolio Toolkits
Sector Expert Mentorship
Venture
Exploring an underserved market. With world class talent, ready to disrupt.
From Preseed to Series B+, PXN will invest from £200k up to £8m through multiple funds.
Side-by-side with founders from first steps to full scale.
Welcome to
Launching in 2025
Manchester - M3 3GY | Leeds - LS1 4SA | Edinburgh - EH3 6NW | London - SW1V 1PX
Manchester - M3 3GY
Leeds - LS1 4SA
Edinburgh - EH3 6NW
London - SW1V 1PX
Email: info@parequity.com
PXN Group Limited is a company incorporated in Scotland with the registered number SC852587 with its registered office at Exchange Tower, 19 Canning Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8EH.
Praetura Ventures Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 817345). Praetura Investments is a trading name of Praetura Ventures Limited, a company registered in England and Wales, Company Registration Number 11439791.
© 2024. Par Equity LLP is a limited liability partnership incorporated in Scotland (registered number SO301563). Our registered office is 3a Dublin Meuse, Edinburgh, EH3 6NW.
Par Fund Management Limited is a subsidiary of Par Equity LLP and incorporated in Scotland (registered number SC338649). It is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The FCA firm reference number is 485668 and further information can be found on the Financial Services Register. VAT registration number: 927582982.