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Paul is a Professional Investor, Venture Capitalist and Board Advisor with a substantial track record of creating value for companies and investors in the technology and business services sector. His principle focus is as Founding Partner of the boutique investment business, Par Equity LLP, which provides EIS and SEIS Funds in the Technology Venture space as well...

Paul is a Professional Investor, Venture Capitalist and Board Advisor with a substantial track record of creating value for companies and investors in the technology and business services sector. His principle focus is as Founding Partner of the boutique investment business, Par Equity LLP, which provides EIS and SEIS Funds in the Technology Venture space as well as providing investment Funds in certain other asset classes, including Residential Property and Forestry. Par Equity also operates one of the UK’s most substantial professional investor networks, the Par Syndicate. Since its foundation in 2008, Par has built a substantial book of Technology, Property and Forestry investments and demonstrated the capability to deliver value through acquisitions and disposals within this portfolio. Prior to founding Par Equity, Paul started three previous businesses, Head Resourcing, which was founded in 2001, Direct Resources, which was acquired by NASDAQ listed iGate Corporation in 1999 and RecruitmentScotland.com which was acquired by another NASDAQ listed business, TMP Worldwide in 2000. He has also invested in a number of other fast growing technology companies, including Rocela Group, which was recently acquired by Version 1 of Ireland and Mobiqa, which was acquired by NYSE listed NCR Corporation. In addition to his Par Equity investment related activities, Paul also acts as a board advisor to Head Resourcing, Construction & Property Recruitment and iMultiply Resourcing. Specialties: Private Equity, Venture Capital, Angel Investment, Technology, Business Services, Property, Forestry.Founder & Partner @ As a Founding Partner of Par Equity LLP, Paul has been involved in all aspects of developing the business, with a particular focus on Investor Relations, Deal Origination and Execution and Portfolio Company management and reporting. Par Equity LLP is an FCA regulated boutique investment firm, providing professional investors with access to technology venture opportunities as well as offering a unique approach to alternative asset class investments in Residential Property and Forestry. Par also operates a substantial and respected professional investor network and advisory group, the Par Syndicate. Since its foundation in 2008, Par has developed a substantial venture portfolio focused on a broad range of technologies that have innovation at their core and strong international market potential. We add value to our portfolio through our advisory network of Par Advisors, who combine deep insight in markets, with industry, advisory and entrepreneurial backgrounds. This group creates a powerful deal origination engine as well as delivering portfolio value through business development and ultimate portfolio acquisitions and exits. Par Equity LLP has a wholly owned subsidiary, Par Fund Management Ltd (PFML), through which it provides an FCA regulated fund management service. PFML provides EIS and SEIS Funds in the Venture space and also specialist Funds that invest in Residential Property and Forestry to provide investors with asset backed returns and important tax mitigation opportunities in the case of Forestry. In summary, Par Equity LLP provides a tax efficient investment platform allowing individuals access to a broad range of investments with the potential for high returns. For examples of current Par Equity portfolio companies please go to www.parequity.com/who-we-invest-in/portfolio/. From January 2008 to Present (8 years) Edinburgh, United KingdomFounder & Non Executive Director @ Award winning Head Resourcing, is one of the largest independent Scottish recruitment consultancies with an unparalleled reputation for integrity and quality of service. Head deals with hundreds of exclusive jobs across the UK and beyond in IT & Business Change, handling permanent, contract and executive opportunities. Head has also established a successful and fast growing international medical recruitment practice, Head Medical. Paul founded Head Resourcing in 2001 and led the business as CEO until 2008. The business grew very quickly, becoming established as the leading Scottish IT recruitment practice and twice gaining a top ten position in the Virgin fast track 100. In 2008, Paul stepped into his current position as a non executive Director to provide the opportunity for Head's management team to continue building the business. In addition to to its IT & Business Change focus, Head has a fast growing Medical practice which trades internationally across Australia, New Zealand, Middle East, Singapore and Canada and Canada. From November 2001 to Present (14 years 2 months) Edinburgh, United Kingdom