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Northern Gritstone is an independent investment company based in the UK, founded to support businesses emerging from the North of England's science and innovation sector. The firm has a portfolio of 22 companies and emphasizes investments in spinouts from the Universities of Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, and Sheffield. Their mission aligns with promoting economic growth in the region while adhering to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
Northern Gritstone primarily invests in sectors such as artificial intelligence, life sciences, and technology-focused companies. They target spinouts from leading universities in the North of England, aiming to create a positive societal impact through their investments. Typical check sizes and specific stages are not disclosed, but their focus on early-stage ventures is clear.
Notable portfolio companies include QV Bioelectronics, Opteran, Pragmatic Semiconductor, Simanalytica, and Crucible Therapeutics. Other companies in their portfolio are Iceotope, Mimetrik, AssetCool, and Floreon.
Submit your pitch through their form at northern-gritstone.com.
Northern Gritstone typically participates in early-stage funding rounds, often leading investments in their target sectors.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, particularly for companies that align with their mission and demonstrate growth potential.
Specific details about the fund size are not publicly available, but the firm maintains a portfolio of 22 active companies.
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