Northern Gritstone is an independent investment company focused on supporting innovative, intelligent, and ambitious teams and individuals in the North of England. They invest in early-stage businesses, primarily spinning out from the Universities of Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, and Sheffield, across sectors such as advanced materials, energy, health technology, and cognitive computation. Their philosophy is 'profit with purpose,' aiming to ensure the full commercial potential of ingenuity and industry is realized.
Is Northern Gritstone the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with Northern Gritstone, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed
First ticket size
£100,000 - £1,500,000
When approaching Northern Gritstone, founders should highlight strong university affiliations, especially with leading research teams or IP originating from the North of England. Demonstrate a clear pathway from academic innovation to commercial application, and articulate how your technology addresses real-world challenges with scalable impact. Emphasize the strength and ambition of your founding team, and be prepared to discuss how your business can contribute to regional economic growth while delivering measurable societal benefits.
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