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 Broadband

One Utility Bill

Venture Round in 2021
One Utility Bill Limited, founded in 2015 and based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, specializes in developing software that facilitates utility management for letting agents and residential tenants. The company's platform consolidates various services, including electricity, gas, water, broadband, media subscriptions, and TV licenses, into a single monthly bill. This innovative solution allows letting agents to create, quote, and sell bundled utility packages, simplifying the billing process for tenants. By streamlining utility payments, One Utility Bill enhances property management efficiency and provides tenants with an easy way to manage their bills.

One Utility Bill

Venture Round in 2020
One Utility Bill Limited, founded in 2015 and based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, specializes in developing software that facilitates utility management for letting agents and residential tenants. The company's platform consolidates various services, including electricity, gas, water, broadband, media subscriptions, and TV licenses, into a single monthly bill. This innovative solution allows letting agents to create, quote, and sell bundled utility packages, simplifying the billing process for tenants. By streamlining utility payments, One Utility Bill enhances property management efficiency and provides tenants with an easy way to manage their bills.

One Utility Bill

Pre Seed Round in 2016
One Utility Bill Limited, founded in 2015 and based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, specializes in developing software that facilitates utility management for letting agents and residential tenants. The company's platform consolidates various services, including electricity, gas, water, broadband, media subscriptions, and TV licenses, into a single monthly bill. This innovative solution allows letting agents to create, quote, and sell bundled utility packages, simplifying the billing process for tenants. By streamlining utility payments, One Utility Bill enhances property management efficiency and provides tenants with an easy way to manage their bills.

One Utility Bill

Pre Seed Round in 2015
One Utility Bill Limited, founded in 2015 and based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, specializes in developing software that facilitates utility management for letting agents and residential tenants. The company's platform consolidates various services, including electricity, gas, water, broadband, media subscriptions, and TV licenses, into a single monthly bill. This innovative solution allows letting agents to create, quote, and sell bundled utility packages, simplifying the billing process for tenants. By streamlining utility payments, One Utility Bill enhances property management efficiency and provides tenants with an easy way to manage their bills.

One Utility Bill

Pre Seed Round in 2015
One Utility Bill Limited, founded in 2015 and based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, specializes in developing software that facilitates utility management for letting agents and residential tenants. The company's platform consolidates various services, including electricity, gas, water, broadband, media subscriptions, and TV licenses, into a single monthly bill. This innovative solution allows letting agents to create, quote, and sell bundled utility packages, simplifying the billing process for tenants. By streamlining utility payments, One Utility Bill enhances property management efficiency and provides tenants with an easy way to manage their bills.

Freerunner

Seed Round in 2010
Freerunner, established in 2009, has emerged as a prominent provider of WiFi services in the UK, catering primarily to retail environments, coffee shops, and shopping centers. The company offers low-cost wireless broadband solutions that are free for end-users, facilitating seamless connectivity in various public venues. In addition to providing WiFi, Freerunner enhances customer engagement through its analytics and beacon technology, which allows businesses to communicate directly with customers, deliver promotions, and gain insights into consumer behavior. The company has expanded its network across over 30 shopping centers, positioning its People In Places (PIP) Analytics as a key tool for clients seeking to understand and improve customer interactions. Freerunner's innovative approach supports businesses in leveraging data to enhance the customer experience and drive engagement.
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