LightOx raises £1.5m to develop innovative treatment in the fight against oral cancer
LightOx Ltd a life sciences company based in Newcastle-based has just raised £1.5m worth of investment to support them in the work that could provide a ground-breaking treatment for patients suffering from early stage oral cancer. The funds will assist the company in the development of LXD191, an oral gel that is activated by a […]
Proud day as Prince William visits Durham HQ of Northstar portfolio company Low Carbon Materials
It was excitement all round when Prince William made a recent on-site visit to Northstar portfolio company Low Carbon Materials (LCM), the 2022 Earthshot Prize finalist and Durham University spin-out. Northstar were delighted to attend the celebratory event along with other key stakeholders, such as Durham County Council and National Highways. As the Earthshot Founder […]
Acquisition of Northstar portfolio company, Clixifix, by important Scandinavian market player
Clixifix embarks on new chapter with acquisition by SmartCraft Sunderland based Northstar portfolio company Clixifix has been acquired by Smartcraft ASA, a leading European provider of SaaS based solutions for the construction industry. Clixifix is a market leading operator in the construction aftercare process and offers a scalable end-to-end solution for managing defects, complaints and […]
Gateway to Success – Local charity secures over half a million in investment to purchase building at the heart of a community
Northstar Ventures, has made a significant investment of £440,000 into Gateway Into The Community (GITC), via the North East Social Investment Fund (NESIF) alongside grants of £37,500 from partners the County Durham Community Foundation and £40,000 from Garfield Weston Foundation. The funding provides the charity with much-needed help to purchase ‘The Den’, a beloved building […]
Marketing may just have got even smarter after £500,000 investment into PolyBox’s innovative new AI technology
Northstar Ventures has invested £300,000 in Polybox to support the development of its innovative AI marketing technology and to expand its team. PolyBox is an ambitious young company founded by two Newcastle University graduates, Rojin Yarhmadi and Nikolaus Benopoulos, operating in the fast-paced world of automated data analysis, reporting and AI. The total funding round […]
