Northstar Ventures

Northstar Ventures Limited is a venture capital firm based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, founded in 2004. The firm specializes in both direct investments and fund of fund investments, targeting a wide range of sectors including technology, media, clean technology, healthcare, and entertainment services. Northstar Ventures focuses on early-stage and growth-stage companies, investing between £0.02 million and £0.75 million, with the potential for larger investments of up to £2 million in businesses with a turnover of up to €50 million. The firm emphasizes its commitment to the North East of England, seeking to foster talent, job creation, and economic growth in the region. By leveraging its extensive network of partners, Northstar Ventures aims to support innovative solutions that address pressing societal issues.

Khadija Ashfaq

Investment Manager

Alex Buchan

Investment Director

Rick Charnley

Investment Manager

Alasdair Greig

Director and Board Member

Thomas O'Neill

Investment Manager

Hekla Goodman

Investment Manager

Naomi Allen Seales

Investment Manager

Past deals in Charity

onHand

Venture Round in 2024
onHand is an on-demand volunteering platform designed to simplify the process of volunteering and connect individuals with local charitable opportunities. By matching verified volunteers with organizations in need of assistance, the platform allows users to search for and engage in micro-volunteering projects that have a significant impact in their communities. This approach makes volunteering as accessible as ordering a meal delivery, fostering a culture of social and environmental responsibility while providing a convenient way for people to contribute to local causes. Through its user-friendly interface, onHand aims to encourage more individuals to participate in volunteer work, thereby enhancing community engagement and support for various local initiatives.

onHand

Seed Round in 2023
onHand is an on-demand volunteering platform designed to simplify the process of volunteering and connect individuals with local charitable opportunities. By matching verified volunteers with organizations in need of assistance, the platform allows users to search for and engage in micro-volunteering projects that have a significant impact in their communities. This approach makes volunteering as accessible as ordering a meal delivery, fostering a culture of social and environmental responsibility while providing a convenient way for people to contribute to local causes. Through its user-friendly interface, onHand aims to encourage more individuals to participate in volunteer work, thereby enhancing community engagement and support for various local initiatives.

onHand

Seed Round in 2021
onHand is an on-demand volunteering platform designed to simplify the process of volunteering and connect individuals with local charitable opportunities. By matching verified volunteers with organizations in need of assistance, the platform allows users to search for and engage in micro-volunteering projects that have a significant impact in their communities. This approach makes volunteering as accessible as ordering a meal delivery, fostering a culture of social and environmental responsibility while providing a convenient way for people to contribute to local causes. Through its user-friendly interface, onHand aims to encourage more individuals to participate in volunteer work, thereby enhancing community engagement and support for various local initiatives.

Donr

Seed Round in 2020
Donr Ltd. is a company that designs and develops a digital fundraising platform specifically for charities, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Founded in 2016, Donr focuses on providing mobile donation technology solutions, allowing supporters to contribute easily through text-to-donate capabilities. Users can support social causes by simply texting a keyword along with their donation amount, which is then added to their phone bill or deducted from their credit. The organization operates on a fair fee structure, which is reinvested into enhancing their platform and tools, ultimately aiming to reduce fundraising costs for the charities they assist. Through its innovative approach, Donr aims to empower underprivileged communities by facilitating access to vital resources and support for an improved standard of living.

Donr

Seed Round in 2019
Donr Ltd. is a company that designs and develops a digital fundraising platform specifically for charities, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Founded in 2016, Donr focuses on providing mobile donation technology solutions, allowing supporters to contribute easily through text-to-donate capabilities. Users can support social causes by simply texting a keyword along with their donation amount, which is then added to their phone bill or deducted from their credit. The organization operates on a fair fee structure, which is reinvested into enhancing their platform and tools, ultimately aiming to reduce fundraising costs for the charities they assist. Through its innovative approach, Donr aims to empower underprivileged communities by facilitating access to vital resources and support for an improved standard of living.

GoRaise

Seed Round in 2016
GoRaise is a customer loyalty platform that facilitates charitable donations through everyday shopping. Customers can choose a cause, ranging from national charities to local organizations, and make purchases from a selection of leading retailers in the UK and Ireland. Each transaction generates funds for the selected cause, helping to improve fundraising efforts for various charities and organizations. GoRaise operates through affiliate channels, with the potential to unlock over £750 million in annual donations from partner retailers. The platform aims to significantly increase the amount of donations reaching these causes, with a goal of generating at least £10 million in contributions. By connecting consumers with their preferred causes, GoRaise enhances the shopping experience while supporting meaningful initiatives.

Givey

Seed Round in 2014
Givey Limited operates givey.com, a fee-free online community funding platform dedicated to raising donations for small charities and local communities in the UK. The platform enables users to create fundraising pages that can feature photos, videos, and links from various social media networks, facilitating easy sharing and engagement. It empowers businesses to support their employees' charitable efforts and allows charities to manage their fundraising activities effectively, including overseeing donations and communicating with supporters. With over 7,000 registered charities and a growing user base of more than 100,000 individuals, Givey enhances the digital presence of small charities and local non-profit groups, promoting social good and fostering community resilience. Founded in 1994 and based in London, Givey is committed to making charitable giving more accessible and impactful.

Givey

Seed Round in 2012
Givey Limited operates givey.com, a fee-free online community funding platform dedicated to raising donations for small charities and local communities in the UK. The platform enables users to create fundraising pages that can feature photos, videos, and links from various social media networks, facilitating easy sharing and engagement. It empowers businesses to support their employees' charitable efforts and allows charities to manage their fundraising activities effectively, including overseeing donations and communicating with supporters. With over 7,000 registered charities and a growing user base of more than 100,000 individuals, Givey enhances the digital presence of small charities and local non-profit groups, promoting social good and fostering community resilience. Founded in 1994 and based in London, Givey is committed to making charitable giving more accessible and impactful.

Givey

Seed Round in 2012
Givey Limited operates givey.com, a fee-free online community funding platform dedicated to raising donations for small charities and local communities in the UK. The platform enables users to create fundraising pages that can feature photos, videos, and links from various social media networks, facilitating easy sharing and engagement. It empowers businesses to support their employees' charitable efforts and allows charities to manage their fundraising activities effectively, including overseeing donations and communicating with supporters. With over 7,000 registered charities and a growing user base of more than 100,000 individuals, Givey enhances the digital presence of small charities and local non-profit groups, promoting social good and fostering community resilience. Founded in 1994 and based in London, Givey is committed to making charitable giving more accessible and impactful.

Givey

Seed Round in 2011
Givey Limited operates givey.com, a fee-free online community funding platform dedicated to raising donations for small charities and local communities in the UK. The platform enables users to create fundraising pages that can feature photos, videos, and links from various social media networks, facilitating easy sharing and engagement. It empowers businesses to support their employees' charitable efforts and allows charities to manage their fundraising activities effectively, including overseeing donations and communicating with supporters. With over 7,000 registered charities and a growing user base of more than 100,000 individuals, Givey enhances the digital presence of small charities and local non-profit groups, promoting social good and fostering community resilience. Founded in 1994 and based in London, Givey is committed to making charitable giving more accessible and impactful.
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