Alun Williams

Investment Director at Parkwalk Advisors

Alun Williams

Investment Director at Parkwalk Advisors

Greater London, England

Overview

Work Experience

Parkwalk Advisors

Investment Director
2014 - Current
Parkwalk invests in high-growth companies, with a focus on technology and innovation primarily developed in UK universities. The companies range from early stage through to AIM-listed. Parkwalk is one of the leading investors in UK technology and growth companies and has raised c. £50m in the last year. The Parkwalk Funds seek capital appreciation, with the added advantage to investors of the tax reliefs provided by the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Business Investment Relief. Parkwalk has a successful track-record investing in early-stage IP-rich companies spinning out of these universities. This strategy, coupled with generous EIS tax relief, offers the potential for substantial tax-free capital gains for investors. In addition, through the company’s unique access to some of the highest-calibre innovation generated within UK universities and research-intensive institutions, investors will have early access to world class ideas normally available only to selective Angel groups, venture capital houses and specialist groups with commercialisation rights. Parkwalk often has a seat on the Board of any investee company and, where not, keeps regular contact with management to monitor the strategic and tactical direction of travel, and to challenge it where necessary. Investors are encouraged to be involved in this process through detailed newsletters and invitations to company presentations. Parkwalk involves investors as much or as little as suits investors’ circumstances.
Co-Founder
2011 - 2014
Parkwalk Search In response to the talent acquisition requirements of its clients, Parkwalk has established an Executive Search team with experience across a number of sectors. As part of the Parkwalk Group, Parkwalk Search has access to the potent, current and relevant networks generated by an active investment and broking institution. Proactive Search Search is a people business. Parkwalk has close relationships with its clients and candidates. The Firm fully understands its brief within the context of the clients' culture, philosophy and corporate ambition. Rather than relying on databases, Parkwalk generates original research and uses industry intelligence and imagination to ensure exciting and positive outcomes which enhance the clients corporate performance. Key Decision Makers Parkwalk Search provides key leaders and decision makers to worldwide clients across the breadth of the Group's activities. Parkwalk will identify, engage and attract the talent needed to deliver the client's objectives. Parkwalk's global coverage, proven methodology and imaginative approach enable it to succeed where others fail