Reimagining the Future
Building a Better Tomorrow, Together
Northstar Ventures invests venture capital in early and later stage, high growth companies tackling global challenges, focusing on climate tech and healthy ageing.
We believe innovation and capital can be harnessed to create a positive impact for people and the planet.
We partner with companies and investors that are not only driven by financial success but also by a desire to make a real difference. We offer more than just funding: we provide expertise, experience and a powerful network to help our portfolio companies grow and achieve lasting impact.
Rooted in the north of England, we have a global outlook and a unique perspective and approach. We are committed to supporting businesses that can create positive change on a local, national and global scale.
If you’re an entrepreneur developing solutions with the potential to make a real difference or an investor looking to back companies with high growth potential, we’d love to hear from you.
Our Funds
EIS Growth
Fund
For innovative,
high growth scaling businesses.
Innovation
Fund
For start up and scale up companies with global ambition.
Social
Investment
Fund
For charities and social enterprises to create
an impact in their communities.
Venture Sunderland
Fund
For companies committed to building the future from a base in the Sunderland city region.
We Work With
Advanced Electric Machines delivers the most sustainable electric powertrain technologies in the world. Its products are more cost effective and offer market leading performance. They are also greener to produce: the raw material environmental impact is reduced by eliminating the need for copper and rare earth metal magnets and they are fully and easily recyclable.
Pioneering new methods for sustainable construction materials, Low Carbon Materials is a perfect example of our commitment to the climate tech sector. Shortlisted for the 2022 Earthshot prize, we've supported their journey from start up to scale up as the team develops low carbon concrete and other materials that reduce the environmental footprint of the construction sector, an industry with a profound effect on our environment.
Nunabio is a specialist DNA development company whose technologies enable it to synthesise DNA of any sequence and length, rapidly and at scale. The company specialises in complex, difficult to manufacture sequences providing a unique service to clients including Big Pharma, biotech, CROs and academic research groups.
These are just a few examples of the many inspiring businesses we’re proud to work with.
Learn more about our investment funds and see if we could be the right fit for your innovative venture.
News and Insights
Essential disease detection and advanced drug development takes another stride forward with £1.1m funding boost for Nanovery
Northstar Ventures has backed Newcastle-based Nanovery with investment from two of its funds; £450,000 from the North East Innovation Fund, supported by the European Regional
Circadacare aims to bring the elderly a brighter future with over £500,000 funding boost.
Newcastle-based Circadacare has gained £250,000 investment from a fund managed by Northstar Ventures, the North East Innovation Fund, supported by the European Regional Development Fund.
Mentoring in Venture Capital
Following the success of our first mentoring sessions, Naomi Allen Seales is opening her diary again next week! The sessions are open to undergraduates, postgraduates, and
