Pauline Cassie of PXN Investments presents the firm's approach to investing in innovation across the North of the UK. Following the merger of Par Equity and Praetura Ventures, PXN brings together investment teams and regional networks across Edinburgh, Manchester and Leeds. Pauline explains how the enlarged group is approaching its PAR EIS and Knowledge Intensive EIS funds and the opportunities created by its regional focus. She discusses PXN's investment team, deal flow and approach to supporting innovative businesses outside the traditional investment centres of London and the South East. In the Q&A, chaired by Steve Dobson of GrowthInvest, Pauline discusses recent portfolio developments, exits and losses, as well as the impact of the merger on PXN's investment strategy and its ability to source opportunities across the North of the UK. Watch the full event on-demand: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1017829083259/WN_3lPsCebMRvCmdzG3JUKxAA Read more on our website and check out our fund reviews here: https://hardmanandco.com/research/tax-advantaged-research/ Key topics covered: PXN Investments Par Equity and Praetura Ventures merger EIS investing Knowledge Intensive EIS Regional investment Northern UK innovation Scottish investment Manchester technology UK venture capital Deal flow Investment team and regional networks Portfolio performance Exits and losses Diversification through regional investing September 2026 Tax Advantaged Forum: Pauline Cassie, Strategic Partnerships Director at PXN Investments, was speaking at Hardman & Co's Tax Advantaged Forum, hosted in association with GrowthInvest. We also heard from EverQuest Capital Partners, MMC Ventures and Parkwalk. Important notice: This content has been prepared purely for information purposes, and should not be construed as an offer, or the solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell any security, product, service or investment. Nor should it be viewed as a substitute for viewers’ own due diligence. The companies or legal entities covered in this content may or may not pay us a fixed fee for this content to be made available. This content contains factually correct information at the time of publication which has been provided to us by our client to which the content relates, who have also confirmed that it has not been misleadingly presented. Investing in early-stage growth companies is speculative and involves a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his or her investment, and the securities, legal entities or alternative investments mentioned in this content may not be suitable or appropriate for all investors. Access to liquidity may be totally or highly restricted. Each investor’s particular needs, investment objectives and financial situation were not taken into account in the preparation of this content. Each investor must make his or her own independent decisions and obtain their own independent advice regarding any information, projects, securities, tax treatment or financial instruments mentioned herein. The fact that Hardman & Co has made available through this content various information constitutes neither a recommendation to enter into a particular transaction nor a representation that any financial instrument is suitable or appropriate for you. Each investor should consider whether an investment strategy of the purchase or sale of any product or security is appropriate for them in the light of their investment needs, objectives and financial circumstances. For more information, please read our full disclaimers: www.hardmanandco.com/research-disclosures www.hardmanandco.com/disclaimer #EIS #EISInvesting #VentureCapital #UKInnovation #NorthernInnovation #RegionalInvestment #TechnologyInvesting #PXNInvestments #GrowthInvesting
