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Parkway

New York, NY · Invests in US; Global · Website

SeedSeries ASeries BB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsFintechHealthcare & BiotechClimate & EnergyRobotics & AutomationDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureHealthcare & Digital HealthClimate & Clean EnergyFintech & PaymentsSemiconductors & Hardware

Thesis

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.

Likely not a fit for

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

JC

Jesse Coors-Blankenship

General PartnerCo-founder, General Partner · Primary contact

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GH

Gregg Hill

General PartnerCo-founder, General Partner

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RB

Robert Bibow

General PartnerManaging Partner

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NW

Nekeshia Woods

General PartnerManaging Partner

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BH

Brian Hoyt

Platform & OpsChief Operations Officer

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DJ

Dr. John L Evans Jr

Venture PartnerVenture Partner

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Portfolio

Figure AIRobotics Automation

Figure is the first-of-its-kind AI robotics company bringing a general purpose humanoid to life, focusing on creating robots that can assist in home environments.

x.aiEnterprise Software

x.ai is a company focused on advanced AI, known for its Grok product and recently raised $20B in Series E funding. It offers an API and has a careers section.

Sandbox AQEnterprise Software

SandboxAQ is a B2B company delivering AI solutions that address some of the world's greatest challenges, utilizing Large Quantitative Models (LQMs) for advancements in life sciences, financial services, navigation, and cybersecurity.

PersefoniClimate Clean Energy

Persefoni is a carbon accounting and sustainability management platform that helps businesses measure, report, and decarbonize their carbon footprints. It utilizes advanced AI technology for emissions measurement and regulatory reporting.

OXOS MedicalHealthcare Digital

OXOS Medical develops portable X-ray devices for orthopedic surgery, offering safe, simple, and smart imaging solutions with low radiation profiles.

WambiHealthcare Digital

Wambi is a female-founded organization focused on transforming healthcare culture through recognition and connection. It offers a holistic healthcare experience solution and emphasizes real-time patient and peer recognition.

GembaEnterprise Software

Gemba is a company specializing in VR-powered enterprise training and consulting services, focusing on operational excellence and digital transformation. It has helped numerous global companies, including major brands like Pfizer and Amazon.

TAE TechnologiesClimate Clean Energy

TAE Technologies is a leading fusion power company developing clean, sustainable energy, focusing on hydrogen-boron fusion. The company aims to commercialize this transformative power source and is involved in partnerships, including a merger with Trump Media & Technology Group.

TestFit
CentivoHealthcare Digital

Centivo is an innovative health plan for self-funded employers founded on the belief that everyone deserves quality care at a price they can afford.

DeserveFintech Payments

Deserve is a financial services company that offers loan and credit card services, focusing on digital-first solutions for consumers.

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Research briefRead more
Parkway Venture Capital Research Investment Thesis Parkway Venture Capital is an operator-led deep tech venture firm founded in 2018–2019 by Jesse Coors-Blankenship and Gregg Hill. The firm's core conviction is that a handful of fundamental technology shifts—artificial intelligence, simulation, quantum computing, ubiquitous data, and complex engineering—will restructure entire industries and creat

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