Northstar Ventures
Venture capital investor backing early and later stage climate tech and healthy ageing companies, based in the North East of England
Highlights
- New on EvolcAdded 2026-11-01
About Northstar Ventures
Northstar Ventures invests venture capital in early and later stage, high growth companies tackling global challenges, with a focus on climate tech and healthy ageing. Its investment themes also include the Future of Work and Learning and the Future of Place.
The company runs three funds: EIS Growth, North East Spinout (Inspire Fund) for university spinouts in the North East, and Venture Sunderland for companies based in the Sunderland city region. Its customers are founders and businesses seeking funding, and investors seeking tax-efficient investment opportunities. Its portfolio examples include Advanced Electric Machines, Low Carbon Materials and Nunabio.
Northstar Ventures was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. Its team is listed as including a Chair, a CEO, and investment directors and managers.
Product: Venture capital investment funds (EIS Growth, North East Spinout Inspire Fund, Venture Sunderland Fund)
Jobs at Northstar Ventures
Leadership
- Alasdair Greig · CEOSource: company website
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