About Us

Based in Newcastle, Northstar is a venture capital firm with over £80m under management. Northstar has been inspiring local entrepreneurs with financial backing and the expertise of a highly experienced team since 2004, investing in over 200 pioneering, high potential enterprises.

Having fully invested the £30m Co-Investment Fund, £13m Proof of Concept Fund and the £2.4m North East Creative Content Fund, Northstar is now actively investing two funds; the £25m Finance for Business North East Accelerator Fund and the £15m Finance for Business North East Proof of Concept Fund.

Over the next two years, Northstar will be investing these funds in a broad spectrum of ambitious businesses located in the North East.

Northstar’s funds provide an exciting opportunity for North East enterprises to access the capital they need to get started and grow. Northstar’s experienced and approachable team is always keen to hear from entrepreneurs looking to develop their businesses and succeed.

 

 

Latest News

Jun 2013

Northstar Ventures celebrates £75m investment in region

A major venture capital company in the region is about to celebrate its ninth birthday.
Jun 2013

£1m scheme to ignite brightest of start-ups

The hunt is on for ambitious start-ups that stand to secure £100,000 towards their business.
May 2013

Award success for CANDDi

A Northstar Ventures-backed technology company has won the Innovation Prize at this year's Northern Tech Awards.

Thinking Digital Start-up Competition finalists unveiled

Thinking Digital, the sixth annual conference exploring web, mobile, digital and technological ideas, gets under way at The Sage Gateshead next week, having sold...

Entrepreneur debuts in the film industry

The head of a North East private investment firm has made his debut in the movie industry. The movie was shot entirely in the...
Apr 2013

IBEX plots growth after £1m win

BQ Magazine, April 2013 X-ray technology firm IBEX innovations has won £1m in new investment to support its expansion plans at its County Durham...

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