Clik here to view.
Northstar Ventures to offer financial drop-in sessions
Businesses in Sunderland and Darlington that want to explore opportunities to raise finance can now benefit from free business advice from Northstar Ventures. The venture capital firm has partnered...
View ArticleClik here to view.
£870k Investment Sees Safety Enhanced in Tees Valley
A not-for-profit organisation that delivers crime and community safety programmes, has received £870,000 investment, spread over 3 years, to develop and improve their activities in the Tees Valley...
View ArticleClik here to view.
‘Without regional investment we wouldn’t have raised £25m’ says Fairstone’s CEO
The CEO of Financial Management firm Fairstone has praised regional investment as a key factor in the company’s growth. Lee Hartley, who recently oversaw a £25m investment from Synova Capital,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Tech-for-Good platform used to support entrepreneurship in the North East
Following a six-figure investment in GoRaise, regional venture capital firm Northstar Ventures has begun using the platform to support entrepreneurial aspirations in the North East. Newcastle based...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Kykloud appointed to deliver the IT Solution for the Education Funding...
North Shields based Kykloud has been chosen to deliver the IT solution for the most comprehensive condition data collection exercise planned by the Education Funding Agency – one of the largest ever...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Northstar Ventures welcomes Jane Reynolds as Business Development Manager
Regional venture capital firm Northstar Ventures has appointed Jane Reynolds as its new Business Development Manager. Jane will be looking to develop partnerships with businesses, local authorities...
View ArticleAccelerated Digital Ventures (ADV) launches a brand new evergreen venture...
Funded by British Business Bank, Legal & General, and Woodford Investment Management Today marks the launch of Accelerated Digital Ventures (ADV), a new venture platform that will fund all stages...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Northstar named at CIPR North East PRide Awards in Newcastle
The cream of the region’s public relations scene has been championed at the sector’s annual awards night. More than 160 PR professionals gathered at The Biscuit Factory in Newcastle for the 2016 CIPR...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cramlington-based business warming UK homes after £500k investment
A business based in Cramlington is planning a national expansion following £500k investment. The funding comes from the Finance for Business North East Accelerator Fund, managed by Northstar Ventures,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Specialist recruitment platform Profile receives £150k investment.
A Sunderland-based start-up has received £150,000 investment to support its spin out from alternative energy service provider Green Marine Solutions (GMS). The funding comes from the Finance for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Northstar Ventures becomes an Access Point
On 24th October 2016, Northstar Ventures became the first North East based Access Point, allowing it to help charities and social enterprises secure social investment more quickly. Access Points are...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Middleton Backs Job Creation at Newcastle Utility Start-Up
North East investor and philanthropist Jeremy Middleton has backed a Newcastle-based start-up, as part of a round of investment led by Northstar Ventures. His first major investment since the end of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Investment to help innovative new app join social media scene
Pogo Limited has secured a £100,000 investment to help it launch its new photography-based social media app. The investment comes from the Finance for Business North East Proof of Concept Fund,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Success for Brand Ami and TryLife at Pitch@Palace competition
Two Northstar Ventures backed tech companies have progressed through to the next stage of a Royal competition. Brand Ami and TryLife were voted through to the bootcamp stage of the Pitch@Palace 7.0...
View ArticleZerolight win Venture-backed Management Team at BVCA Awards 2017
BVCA announces winners of Yorkshire & North East Management Team Awards 2017 Leading businesses in Yorkshire and the North East were celebrated this week at the British Private Equity & Venture...
View ArticleClik here to view.
£2.45m to further develop early stage skin cancer test
(L–R): Jane Meaney (Marketing Director), Prof. Penny Lovat (CSO) and Dr Marie Labus (CEO), pictured at The Biosphere, Newcastle Northstar Ventures is delighted to continue investing in AMLo Biosciences...
View ArticleCould Social Investment help your organisation?
Are you a non-profit organisation based in the North East of England? Then join us on 26 May to find out if Social Investment is right for you! Our informative one-hour webinar is aimed at North East...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Seeking solutions to build a better tomorrow
The month of June includes a focus on some of the issues facing the planet, with World Environment Day, World Oceans Day, World Day to Combat Desertification; and International Day of the Tropics. At...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New support for North East businesses blasts off
We’re delighted to be partnering with Business Doctors and the North East Satellite Applications Centre of Excellence to run a new free workshop designed to help North East business owners exploit...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Promoting Female Founders and Leaders
Talent exists in all forms whether hard or soft skills, and no matter gender, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic status or ethnicity and we are committed to diversity within our portfolio. As a...
View Article