Northstar Ventures
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Newcastle, United Kingdom
Countries of investment
- United Kingdom
Investment stages
- Seed
- Series A
Industries
- MedTech
- Digital Health
About
Northstar Ventures specializes in funding tech and health startups with a strong impact focus in the North of England. The firm looks for companies that can deliver measurable economic and social outcomes, particularly those operating in sectors such as software, health, and sustainability. Northstar Ventures provides both capital and strategic guidance to ensure that the companies they back can scale efficiently, generate positive impact, and achieve long-term success while creating value for communities across the region.
Northstar Ventures specializes in funding tech and health startups with a strong impact focus in the North of England. The firm looks for companies that can deliver measurable economic and social outcomes, particularly those operating in sectors such as software, health, and sustainability. Northstar Ventures provides both capital and strategic guidance to ensure that the companies they back can scale efficiently, generate positive impact, and achieve long-term success while creating value for communities across the region.
Investment Thesis
Northstar Ventures invests in impact-driven technology and healthcare companies across the North of England, targeting ventures that combine commercial success with measurable social and economic outcomes. The firm’s thesis emphasizes regional innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth, backing entrepreneurs with scalable solutions that improve quality of life and strengthen local economies.
Manager's Experience
Team of investment experts with strong backgrounds in technology and industrial sectors, focused on supporting early to growth stage companies.
Team
Edward Twiddy – Chair
Alasdair Greig – Director
Ian Richards – Director
Alex Buchan – Investment Director
Portfolio
Newcells Biotech