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

Rick Charnley

Investment Director

Dominic Endicott

Director

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 engaging in volunteer work. By connecting individuals seeking assistance with those willing to help, the platform allows users to easily find and participate in local micro-volunteering opportunities. It facilitates access to verified volunteers and offers a streamlined approach to eco and social initiatives, making volunteering as straightforward as ordering food online. Through its innovative model, onHand aims to provide high-impact experiences for volunteers while supporting charities and local projects in need of assistance.

onHand

Seed Round in 2023
onHand is an on-demand volunteering platform designed to simplify the process of engaging in volunteer work. By connecting individuals seeking assistance with those willing to help, the platform allows users to easily find and participate in local micro-volunteering opportunities. It facilitates access to verified volunteers and offers a streamlined approach to eco and social initiatives, making volunteering as straightforward as ordering food online. Through its innovative model, onHand aims to provide high-impact experiences for volunteers while supporting charities and local projects in need of assistance.

onHand

Seed Round in 2021
onHand is an on-demand volunteering platform designed to simplify the process of engaging in volunteer work. By connecting individuals seeking assistance with those willing to help, the platform allows users to easily find and participate in local micro-volunteering opportunities. It facilitates access to verified volunteers and offers a streamlined approach to eco and social initiatives, making volunteering as straightforward as ordering food online. Through its innovative model, onHand aims to provide high-impact experiences for volunteers while supporting charities and local projects in need of assistance.

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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