Serial entrepreneur secures investment for North East venture

Serial entrepreneur Kevin Beales has launched his latest tech business in the North East, MySalesCoach. MySalesCoach, the first company to offer virtual access to expert one to one sales coaching to sales teams as a subscription service, has secured investment of over half a million pounds shortly after launching. With £250,000 from the North East […]
2022: A look back – and ahead

After the previous two years, 2022 brought some return to normality although undoubtedly there have still been challenges for businesses. We’re delighted to say we have been able to support and make investments into a range of companies, developing innovative solutions including in healthcare, science, ageing, and the environment, which are making a positive […]
VRAI secures £3 million investment

VRAI, a Gateshead-based company that creates data driven VR simulation training, has secured £3 million in funding. Led by Northstar Ventures, this latest investment includes funding from the North East Innovation Fund, supported by the European Regional Development Fund. The investment will see the company bring its data driven VR simulation technology to the offshore […]
Could 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 based social enterprises and charitable organisations who are keen to find out more about Social Investment, it will […]
£2.45m to further develop early stage skin cancer test

Northstar Ventures is delighted to continue investing in AMLo Biosciences Ltd (AMLo), with further funding from the North East Innovation Fund, supported by the European Regional Development Fund. AMLo, an innovative medical device company spun out of Newcastle University specialising in the early detection of skin cancers, has secured significant further investment totalling £2.45m. At […]
Innovative lighting will help more people with dementia

Lighting that helps people with dementia manage their condition better and stay in their own homes longer is being developed by start-up, Circadacare. The project will adapt the biorhythm-based lighting commonly used in care homes for smaller buildings, including an individual’s home. It is funded jointly by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) as part of […]
Events in 2022

Over the past 18 months, together with Business Doctors, we have been developing and delivering online events supporting business owners through different stages, from planning and recovery, to rebooting, to business growth. We’ve had brilliant feedback and iterated our content as the environment and opportunities over the past two years changed. This year, we are […]