Investors

Santander backs the North East Property Fund to support local infrastructure and housing projects.

Santander UK is a financial services provider offering personal and commercial financial products across domestic and international markets.

Sapphire Ventures is a venture capital firm that partners with visionary teams and technology funds to build category-leading companies. The organisation invests capital and resources in startups around the world.

An entrepreneur who runs the Durham-based craft supplies business Crafter's Companion.

Sarah Friar is chief executive officer of Nextdoor and formerly served as chief financial officer at Square.