Northern Gritstone
Invests in and supports early-stage science and technology startups in the North of England
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- New on EvolcAdded 2026-11-01
About Northern Gritstone
Northern Gritstone invests in science and technology startups, particularly in deep technology and life sciences, and provides support through its NG Innovation Services. Services include pre-seed programmes, founder networks, growth coaching, investor connections and access to business services.
It invests in companies with strong intellectual property, including university spinouts and other early-stage businesses in the North of England. The company seeks returns for its shareholders and provides investment management through a subsidiary.
Northern Gritstone was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Manchester. It began investing in 2022 and is owned by its management team, institutional investors, local authority pension funds, individuals and university partners.
Product: Investment in early-stage science and technology companies, with growth support and investment management services.
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