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Substantial fund investment for RecruitmentForce
BQ Business Quarter June 2015 North East recruitment software specialists HRS Powered by RecruitmentForce are implementing ambitious development plans with the help of a £250,000 investment....
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ATLAS CLOUD COMPLETES INVESTMENT ROUND
Insider Media Ltd, June 2015 Newcastle-based IT services company Atlas Cloud has completed a £1.5m investment round to fuel further growth. The company has attracted investment from the region and...
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Businesses told how North East is leading way in social investment
Chronicle June 2015 Regional organisations were given an introduction to the £9m North East Social Investment Fund at event run by Northstar Ventures. From left: Michelle Cooper, Northstar Ventures;...
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The world leader from Dunston that is revolutionising the car sales industry
Journal, July 2015 Chief executive of Zerolight, Darren Jobling, discusses the Dunston company’s swift rise to Audi ‘visualisation partner’ Whether you think you can, or think you can’t, you’re right,...
View ArticleBlyth tech company exports renewable energy solutions worldwide
BDAILY, July 2015 Blyth-based Solar Capture Technologies is exporting its renewable energy technologies worldwide. From five metre-high fake palm trees delivering Wi-Fi and tourist information on the...
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Children’s activity company secures funding to boost growth
July 2015 An investment from Northstar Ventures’ Accelerator Fund will help local entrepreneur Andy Stephenson to develop his Weekend Box business over the next two years. The start-up offers parents...
View ArticleNorthstar Ventures leads investment round into Smart Money People
July 2015 Teesside-based financial review platform Smart Money People has received an investment from Northstar Ventures and the 23Mile Fund. Smart Money People is the UK’s only customer experience and...
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Northstar Ventures invests in child safety firm BrandAmi
Gosforth-based entrepreneur Ami Davies has secured an investment from Northstar Ventures to develop prototypes of her child safety product. My Little Explorer wristbands use low energy bluetooth...
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FrightFest 2015: Success as North East feature film receives European Premiere
A feature film shot in the North East will have its European Premiere on 29th August as part of Film4’s FrightFest. Estranged, a twisted psychological drama, has been selected to be screened during...
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Success for Newcastle Biotech company as it secures six-figure investment
Life-science start-up Newcells Biotech Ltd has successfully completed a seed investment round. The Newcastle-based company will use the funding to build a provision of products and services for drug...
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Newcastle Training Firm receives six-figure investment
September 2015 A TYNESIDE education technology company geared at improving training and development has received financial backing from an investment syndicate led by regional venture capital firm...
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North East Social Investment Fund makes its second investment to support...
A Sunderland-based Substance Misuse Recovery Service has received an investment of £100k to enable it to undertake a new national government contract. The charity Achieve with NERAF will use the...
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North East collaboration wins national contract for homeless
An innovative fund that supports young people and has brought together several organisations across the North East is proving to be a huge success. The Fair Chance Fund focuses on providing...
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Newcastle based start-up that makes paying bills easier receives six-figure...
A Newcastle University graduate recently received a six-figure investment to help grow his start-up business. The company aims to help tenants, landlords and letting agencies manage bills more easily...
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Advancements at online skills assessment service see new jobs for Sunderland
A provider of online skills assessment for the technology industry has experienced rapid growth in its first year, leading to the recruitment of 10 staff in Sunderland. Technically Compatible recently...
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Six Figure Investment Helps Solar Angel Fly Higher
A £200,000 investment package is helping a young North East company take the development of its pioneering solar energy panel on to the next exciting stage. The Solar Angel, designed by Consett-based...
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Proof that Santa really does fly across the Night ‘Skignz’ on Christmas Eve?
Augmented Reality company Skignz (think ‘sky-signs’) has launched a novel Christmas countdown to help parents get their kids into bed on Christmas Eve. This Christmas Eve, Skignz users will be able...
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North East technology firm – named ‘one of most creative companies in...
A 3D-printing technology company, which was recently named one of the top 50 most creative firms in England, has closed a 6-figure investment round led by regional investment firm Northstar Ventures....
View ArticleSupporting social enterprise and investment in voluntary organisations in...
In a region where there has been such a difficult start to the New Year there has been some good news, thanks to Northern Rock Foundation, which has announced a further 2 years funding for a Fund set...
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The sky’s the limit for VREO
A North East based company that manufactures USB3.0 interfaces for a range of cameras has reached a key milestone, following a 6-figure investment from the Finance for Business North East Accelerator...
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