Parkway
New York, NY · Invests in US; Global · Website
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Operator-led deep tech firm investing in AI, simulation, quantum technology, ubiquitous data, and complex engineering. Backs founders with defensible IP and the ability to connect moonshot visions with rigorous execution. Concentrated, high-conviction portfolio strategy.
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No pure software without deep tech component, no consumer social, no companies without proprietary technology moats or defensible IP.
How they invest
- Lead or follow
- Usually leads
- Typical decision
- ~1 month
- Warm intro
- Not required
- Involvement
- Takes a board seat
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Decision process
- Partnership vote
Partners & team
6 contacts on file
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Recent activity
- Dec 2025
OXOS Medical
Series B · Participated
- Oct 2025
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Growth · Participated
- Sep 2025
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Series C · Lead
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Growth · Participated
- Jan 2024
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Series E · Lead
- Jun 2023
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Series A · Lead
- Apr 2023
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Series A · Lead
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