Northern Gritstone
www.northern-gritstone.comNorthern Gritstone invests in visionary companies with strong intellectual property in deep technology and life sciences, primarily from the Universities of Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, and Liverpool. They seek to support these businesses from early stages to later growth, acting as long-term partners while delivering attractive returns and wider positive societal and economic impact.
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Northern Gritstone champions the concept that profitable organizations can and should have a wider purpose, combining profit with purpose as their core investment philosophy. By creating a leading ecosystem of support and funding, they aim to generate significant wealth from ideas and inventions that flow back into the North of England economy, creating a virtuous circle of benefit.
What Sets Them Apart
- Regional focus on North of England with dual mission of attractive returns and regional economic development
- Deep academic partnerships with top Russell Group universities (Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield)
- Comprehensive support ecosystem through NG Innovation Services including Studios, Talent, Growth, Co-Investment, and Business Services
- Long-term capital and patient investment approach from early stage to growth
- Explicit commitment to 'Levelling Up' and high-skilled job creation in the North
- Purpose & Impact Committee focused on ESG and impact outcomes alongside financial returns
Portfolio Highlights
Apini Therapeutics
Life Sciences
Crucible Therapeutics
Life Sciences
Pencil Biosciences
Life Sciences
QV Bioelectronics
Life Sciences
adsilico
Health Tech
Imperagen
Health Tech
Mimetrik
Health Tech
Phagenesis
Health Tech
+ 20 more companies in their portfolio
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39 Partners at Northern Gritstone
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