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SaaS Marketing Technology start-up raises over €1 million investment to...
A technology company that helps brands engage with customers both online and offline recently raised over €1 million of investment. Verticly, which currently has offices in London and Newcastle, will...
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Northstar Ventures looking to invest £6million in 2016
Venture capital firm Northstar Ventures has today announced it is looking to invest £6million in North East businesses in 2016 from the Finance for Business North East Accelerator and Proof of Concept...
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North East businesses come together to support region’s charitable sector
North East businesses came together last month at an event exploring the support available for the region’s voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. The North East Investment...
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LyteSpark launches new video conferencing platform following six-figure...
An Angel backed start-up has launched a new video conferencing platform this month, following a six-figure investment. The company, which has offices at Google’s Campus London and Newcastle’s Toffee...
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Low Carbon Lighting expands into new premise in Northumberland
LED lighting manufacturer Low Carbon Lighting (LCL) is beginning the financial year with a move to larger premises in Cramlington, following a period of significant growth. The company, which...
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The Northerner’s You Might Not Have Noticed at The Brits.
A start-up based in Newcastle has had a string of early successes with their out of home (OOH) advertising technology, including running a real-time advertising campaign during the Brit Awards. Flux,...
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Northstar Ventures’ Staff Teach Pupils How to Manage Finance
Pupils at John Spence Community High School in Tynemouth have been taught how to manage their finances successfully after they leave school. The students recently benefited from the advice of...
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Northstar Ventures Take on Two Student Interns from Newcastle University
Last month two students from Newcastle University joined Northstar Ventures as part of the Newcastle Work Experience programme. The students will be undertaking placements within the company’s PR and...
View Article£50K grants available to help organisations move towards sustainability
The Fresh Ideas Fund is a grant programme developed by Northern Rock Foundation to enable voluntary, community and social enterprises in Cumbria to explore new opportunities to help them grow in size,...
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Hexislab celebrates skincare R&D partnership after £120k investment
Local healthcare innovation company Hexislab is set to extend its reach to major cosmetic companies following a £120k investment from Northstar Ventures. Hexislab uses data mining and machine...
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North East Specialist for Social Leadership Joins Northstar Ventures to...
A researcher specialising in social change policies has joined Northstar Ventures to undertake a research project into social investment in the North East. Sara Bryson, North East Specialist Fellow...
View ArticleEU Referendum: Our Statement
We are obviously disappointed that the outcome of the Referendum was a vote to leave the EU, as we’ve seen first-hand the positive impact that European funding has had on the North East. While the...
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Clean Tech firm moves to Wilton Centre following a six figure investment
A company that has developed a low carbon energy storage system has moved into the Wilton Centre in Redcar following significant investment. CRESS Systems has developed an energy recovery and storage...
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Leaf.FM First North East Company to Win Grand Prix at the Big Chip Awards
Newcastle-based music sharing start-up Leaf.FM is the first North East company to take home the Grand Prix at the Big Chip Awards. The annual awards ceremony celebrated its 16th edition in Manchester...
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Tech for Good start-up receives £600,000 investment
Newcastle-based fundraising platform GoRaise has received a £600,000 investment from Northstar Ventures and an Angel investor. £300k of the investment comes from the Finance for Business North East...
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Northstar Ventures in North East Times Magazine
July 2016 Northstar Ventures, with offices in Newcastle and Darlington, has played a key role in developing a burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystem in the North East by investing in and supporting,...
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Software Development start-up set to shake-up recruitment industry following...
Cornerways Consulting Ltd, a software development company based in Sunderland, has created an online video-interviewing software solution which aims to tackle inefficiencies in the recruitment...
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Northstar Ventures named ‘Most Active VC Investor’
Northstar Ventures was recently named 6th most active venture capital investor in UK start-ups, following research into international investment activity. The research was conducted by PitchBook, an...
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Prop-tech firm Clixifix received investment to fund expansion
Clixifix, a Spennymoor-based company developing digital solutions for the building and construction industry, has received a six-figure investment to fund its expansion. £260k of the investment...
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Big Gains for Natural Nutrients following £125k investment
An all-natural supplement company has ambitious growth plans following an investment of £125k from the Finance for Business North East Proof of Concept Fund, managed by Northstar Ventures. Natural...
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