Northstar Ventures

Northstar Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. It provides direct investments in early-stage and growth companies and also participates in fund of funds, including private equity funds, accelerators, and incubators. The firm targets sectors such as digital media, entertainment technology, music services, data, telecommunications, clean technology, healthcare and biotechnology, energy, climate tech, computer games, and related technologies. It focuses its activity in the North East region of England, especially County Durham, Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear, and supports portfolio companies with strategic value through its network of university partners, funders, and experienced non-executive directors. Typical investments range from small seed or pre-seed rounds to larger growth rounds, with co-investment alongside other investors. Northstar Ventures emphasizes helping innovative companies create talent, jobs, and growth in the region, contributing to the local innovation ecosystem.

Khadija Ashfaq

Investor

Paul Barrett

Investor

Alex Buchan

Investor

Rick Charnley

Investor

Alison Collins

Investor

Hekla Goodman

Investment Manager

Alasdair Greig

Investor

Thomas O'Neill

Investment Manager

Ian Richards

Investor

Naomi Allen Seales

Investment Manager

Past deals in Assisted Living

Circadacare

Seed Round in 2024
Circadacare specializes in improving the lives of residents and staff in care environments through innovative technology. Their solutions focus on enhancing wellness, promoting autonomy, reducing falls, and tracking behaviors using circadian lighting and advanced AI monitoring.

BelleVie

Seed Round in 2023
BelleVie is a provider of personal care services designed to support individuals in their daily lives while allowing them to maintain their independence. The company offers a range of services, including personal care, meal preparation, home assistance, social engagement, and specialized care. Its operating model is inspired by the Buurtzorg approach, emphasizing self-managing teams that foster meaningful relationships within the care ecosystem. BelleVie aims to create a society where every individual is valued and supported, promoting fulfilling careers within the care sector. To enhance its operations, the company utilizes a custom Wellbeing OS technology platform, which is underpinned by a subscription-based funding model.

BelleVie

Seed Round in 2022
BelleVie is a provider of personal care services designed to support individuals in their daily lives while allowing them to maintain their independence. The company offers a range of services, including personal care, meal preparation, home assistance, social engagement, and specialized care. Its operating model is inspired by the Buurtzorg approach, emphasizing self-managing teams that foster meaningful relationships within the care ecosystem. BelleVie aims to create a society where every individual is valued and supported, promoting fulfilling careers within the care sector. To enhance its operations, the company utilizes a custom Wellbeing OS technology platform, which is underpinned by a subscription-based funding model.
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