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

Past deals in Charity

onHand

Venture Round in 2024
onHand is a platform facilitating on-demand volunteering. It connects individuals seeking assistance with volunteers who can provide help, creating local micro-volunteering opportunities.

onHand

Seed Round in 2023
onHand is a platform facilitating on-demand volunteering. It connects individuals seeking assistance with volunteers who can provide help, creating local micro-volunteering opportunities.

onHand

Seed Round in 2021
onHand is a platform facilitating on-demand volunteering. It connects individuals seeking assistance with volunteers who can provide help, creating local micro-volunteering opportunities.

Donr

Seed Round in 2020
Donr Ltd. is a company based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, that specializes in designing and developing a digital fundraising platform tailored for charities. Founded in 2016, Donr provides mobile donation technology that enables supporters to contribute to social causes easily through text donations. Users can instantly donate by texting a keyword along with an amount, which is conveniently charged to their phone bill or deducted from their credit. The organization operates as a tech-for-good entity, charging a fair fee that is reinvested into enhancing their platform and tools, ultimately aiming to reduce fundraising costs for the charities they serve.

Donr

Seed Round in 2019
Donr Ltd. is a company based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, that specializes in designing and developing a digital fundraising platform tailored for charities. Founded in 2016, Donr provides mobile donation technology that enables supporters to contribute to social causes easily through text donations. Users can instantly donate by texting a keyword along with an amount, which is conveniently charged to their phone bill or deducted from their credit. The organization operates as a tech-for-good entity, charging a fair fee that is reinvested into enhancing their platform and tools, ultimately aiming to reduce fundraising costs for the charities they serve.

GoRaise

Seed Round in 2016
GoRaise is a customer loyalty platform that enables individuals to support charitable causes through their shopping activities. The platform connects consumers with leading retailers in the UK and Ireland, allowing users to make purchases while generating donations for their chosen good causes, which can range from national charities to local organizations such as PTAs and sports clubs. By leveraging affiliate partnerships, GoRaise facilitates a significant fundraising opportunity, with over £750 million in donations available annually from participating retailers. The platform not only assists charities in their fundraising efforts but also helps businesses enhance their corporate social responsibility initiatives. GoRaise is dedicated to increasing the flow of donations to deserving causes, with ambitions to generate substantial contributions over time.

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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