Portfolio Phase Funds
We actively manage a portfolio of investments made from previous funds.
In December 2016, the North East Proof of Concept Fund and the North East Accelerator Fund moved into the portfolio phase. We still work closely with the companies we invested in, supporting them through to exit.
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Our portfolio phase funds provided investments to pre-seed and seed stage companies from across the North East of England.
North East Proof of Concept Fund
The Finance for Business North East Proof of Concept Fund was a £20.7m fund that invested at seed stage in the technology sector. It was supported by the European Investment Bank and European Regional Development Fund.
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North East Accelerator Fund
The Finance for Business North East Accelerator Fund was a £34m fund that invested in innovative early stage businesses that had high growth potential. It was supported by the European Investment Bank and European Regional Development Fund.
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Backing strong teams with great ideas.
At Northstar we provide funding for innovative, scalable businesses and high impact social enterprises. Whether you’re a growing business or a sustainable charity in the North East of England, we want to hear from you.
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