NorthInvest is a Leeds-based non-profit connecting northern technology start-ups with a co-investment community of angel investors.
Portfolio
15
companies
BioStress Lab
BioStress Lab develops biometric software to measure and manage workplace stress.
C-Link
C-Link simplifies construction procurement and subcontractor matching for property developers.
Diode
Diode offers a software platform for electric vehicle suitability assessment and charge point procurement.
Drone Ag
Drone Ag builds drone technology and smart data analytics to improve farm management and soil sampling.
Dyman Advanced Materials
Dyman Advanced Materials produces synthetic diamonds for industrial markets.
E4-3D Engineering for Additive Manufacturing
E4-3D operates a 3D printing marketplace for automotive spare parts.
GoBubble
GoBubble offers children a safer and kinder social media experience.
Heatio
Heatio develops a smart home energy platform to manage and optimise renewable technologies.
Holly Health
Holly Health provides a digital coaching application for physical and mental wellbeing.
K9 Nation
K9 Nation connects dog owners with dog-friendly businesses through an online marketplace and mobile app.
Mina
Mina develops fleet management software for electric vehicle charging.
Mina Digital
Mina Digital develops software that simplifies electric vehicle charging management for corporate fleets.
Molymem
Molymem develops advanced membrane coatings to improve water filtration efficiency.
Renephra
Renephra develops home-based medical technology for chronic fluid overload conditions.
Safer Date
Safer Date runs an online dating platform designed to ensure user safety and eliminate anonymity.
Adam Beaumont
Founder
Jordan Dargue
Board Director
Jordan brings investment, directorial, and co-founding experience across multiple organisations, including NorthInvest and Lifted Ventures.
LinkedInGary Shuckford
Angel Investor
Stuart Brown
Investment Director
Stuart brings investment experience from roles at British Design Fund, Evolution8 Ventures, and Sixth Wave Ventures. He also holds positions at NXD Family Office, NXD Group, and NorthInvest.
LinkedIn
Charlotte Scott
Charlotte brings investment and founder experience from roles at Mercia Asset Management, Ada Ventures, and NorthInvest. She directs Roast My Pitch and founded The New Monday.
LinkedInDavid Pearce
CEO
James Prickett
Partnerships, Events and Marketing Lead
James brings recruitment experience from Strive alongside previous marketing and partnerships work at NorthInvest.
LinkedInSarah Jones
Angel Investor
The oversubscribed round was backed by thirty new angel investors alongside partners NorthInvest and the LCR Angel Network.
"NorthInvest are proud to have supported another tech for good business in their growth plans. Heatio’s technology will help consumers to save energy and cement the North as a hub for net positive innovation."
The Leeds-based health app secured £1.5m through NorthInvest to scale patient access across the North of England.
"We’re incredibly pleased to announce this milestone in our company’s journey. With the help of NorthInvest’s angel investment network, we will be able to bring our services to over 50,000 more waiting patients and expand our primary care services in the North of the UK."
Cambridge Angels led the seed round with backing from Manchester Angels and NorthInvest.
"New 2D materials for membranes are needed to improve sustainability, accessibility and tackle one of the world's greatest problems – delivering clean fresh water for all."
The funding follows successive investment rounds supported by angel networks and regional accelerator programmes.
"This is an overwhelming amount of money and we are thrilled to be able to continue with our new product development. It is very exciting to have such a wide range of investors both from the North East and across the UK, not to mention the RAIA funding – we have a lot of people backing us on this journey."
The Wakefield-based company raised capital from angel investors and Innovate UK to advance its biometric platform.
"We are excited to be taking this big step to revolutionise workplace stress management and tackle the debilitating economic and health effects of stress. We would like to thank our investors, Innovate UK and NorthInvest – this funding will help further develop our technology and accelerate our global growth."
