NorthEdge
Private equityManchester · Series B–Late Stage · 34 people tracked
Also known as NORTHEDGE CAPITAL LLP
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Investment thesis
NorthEdge is a UK private equity firm founded in 2012 that partners with founders and management teams, often as their first institutional investor, to build better, more sustainable and more resilient businesses. It emphasizes responsible investing and sustainability as drivers of value creation rather than constraints on returns, focusing its influence and data on factors that genuinely build long-term resilience and value across its portfolio.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 1, 2026.
Team · 34 people
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What they invest in
from 20 of 57 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×9SaaS ×9AI & Machine Learning ×7Consumer ×4Advanced Manufacturing ×3Cloud Computing ×3Cybersecurity ×3E-commerce ×3
HQs:United Kingdom×17
Investments · 57 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12022 · 12021 · 13 dated
ITC is a UK-based travel company that creates personalised, bespoke holiday experiences for clients, ranging from luxury beach breaks to specialist adventures.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerTravel & HospitalityUK, GB
Phil Aird-Mash(CEO)in
Abbey Logistics Group is the UK's largest bulk liquid and powder food transport provider, also offering logistics services for plastics, chemicals, and other industrial materials across the UK and Europe, along with warehousing and materials handling support.
Logistics & Supply Chain
Tissue paper convertor based in Blackburn, Lancashire, manufacturing around 16 million units per week for major UK retailers.
Nottingham-based developer of specialist software automating criminal, civil and financial investigation processes across 24 countries.
Co-investorsBowmark Capital
Designer and distributor of home decorative products and wall coverings to retail outlets in the UK and overseas.
Formerly Qodea; provides Google Cloud professional and managed services plus Google Workspace/M365 migration and management software.
Bridge Farm Nurseries grows houseplants for the wholesale market with a focus on sustainable cultivation practices.
AgTechBiotechRoboticsLincolnshire, GB
Jayne BallTony BallDavid Ballin
Co-investorsArtemis Growth Partners
Provider of publishing and quality assurance services to the global video games market via its Curve Digital and Testronic divisions.
Cezanne HR is a cloud-based human resources management system designed for multi-country organizations, offering multi-language support, flexible global configuration, and localized date/currency formatting.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS
Clearly Drinks manufactures soft drinks and bottled water using spring water sourced from their North East facility, with expertise in contract bottling and canning for brands seeking sugar-free and healthier beverage options.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerFoodTechSunderland, GB
CMap delivers industry-tailored software solutions to growing businesses, helping them win more work, deliver it more profitably, and make better business decisions.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSSector AgnosticManchester, GB
Co-investorsECI Partners
Newly formed built environment consultancy group helping clients meet regulatory and sustainability targets.
Award-winning facial animation studio and developer of real-time computer vision technologies, based at Manchester Science Park.
CYSIAM provides cyber security services including Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTIaaS), a 24x7 Security Operations Centre, threat operations, and Cyber Incident Response, built around its proprietary CTI platform.
CybersecurityEnterprise Software
Dave Allan(CEO)
Co-investorsMaven Capital Partners
Integrated developer and manufacturer of innovative pressure care products designed to prevent conditions such as pressure sores.
Specialist value-added cyber security distributor representing IT security vendors across EMEA, founded in 2014.
UK provider of premium door solutions and window systems; NorthEdge originally invested in Solidor in 2014.
East Coast Concepts develops and operates hospitality concepts such as bars and restaurants.
Consumer
Contract manufacturer of complex intermediates and actives for the chemical and life sciences industries.
Designer and manufacturer of bespoke materials-handling processing systems for food, chemicals, mineral and pharmaceutical markets.
FMTS provides anti-piracy solutions for businesses in sports, media, and entertainment sectors to protect revenue.
CybersecurityMedia & EntertainmentSaaSLondon, GB
Future Industrial Services (FIS) provides industrial cleaning and decommissioning services across the UK, serving customers in the energy, petrochemical, manufacturing, utilities, and cement sectors.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechEnergyLogistics & Supply Chain
Richard Brooke(CEO)
Cheshire-based full-service independent global healthcare communications and strategic consultancy serving pharmaceutical clients.
Leeds-based UK market leader in energy-efficient domestic boiler and central heating installation, service and maintenance, founded 1998.
Hublsoft provides decision intelligence software that combines business data and AI-driven insights to help technology service providers optimize profitability and growth.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Nick Cowlenin
Co-investorsMaven Capital PartnersInnovate UK
Global marketing services consultancy headquartered in London providing digital marketing, digital asset management and creative production.
Automation software provider backed by NorthEdge SME Fund I in 2018; merged with Hublsoft in November 2022.
Independent specialist tour operator providing tailored luxury holidays and experiential tours under multiple brands.
Hull-headquartered occupational health service provider delivering health strategies across a range of sectors.
Lights4fun is a retailer of decorative lighting and home décor, offering products such as candles, twinkling lights, and seasonal home accessories.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Tim Naughton(Founder)in
International talent provider to the life sciences sector across Pharma, Med-Tech and Healthcare Communications verticals.
Newcastle-headquartered mobile-first employee engagement and intranet platform for building culture and boosting productivity.
Orbis Protect is a security services company providing vacant property solutions, site security, and people protection services across the UK and Europe.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwarePropTechUxbridge, GB
Ben Howard(Chief Executive Officer)James Gay(Chief Commercial Officer)inShaun Wilcock(Chief Technology Officer)Alf Davis(Chief Financial Officer)inAnna Kingan(Chief Operating Officer)in
Co-investorsSynova
PebblePad builds a learning platform for universities that enables educators to design student-centered learning experiences where learners plan, reflect, and showcase their development throughout their academic journey.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTelford, GB
Shane Sutherland(Chief Academic Officer)inColin Dalzielin
Solihull-based developer of software to manage asset-lending in the financial services sector across the UK and Ireland.
Pimberly is a SaaS platform providing Product Information Management (PIM) and Digital Asset Management (DAM) capabilities for retailers, distributors, and manufacturers to manage product data and media assets.
Cloud ComputingE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaSManchester, GB
Martin Balaam(CEO & Founder)in
Keighley, West Yorkshire-based designer and manufacturer of stairlift products with a global customer base.
Stoke-on-Trent-based provider of fully outsourced fleet solutions for commercial fleet operators across the UK and Ireland.
Qodea is a Google Cloud engineering consultancy that designs and builds cloud solutions for enterprises, including financial institutions, technology companies, and retailers.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB
Co-investorsMarlin Equity Partners
RA Marketing PR is a marketing and positioning agency for life science organizations that combines human expertise with AI tools to inform commercial strategy and market positioning decisions.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechMarketing Tech
Diversified financial services provider and retailer with branches across North East England, Yorkshire, Scotland and Wales, founded 1987.
Scotland-headquartered contract research organisation providing immunology research services; rebranded from Antibody Analytics in 2024.
One of the UK's leading developers of video games and interactive entertainment, working with publishers including Sony and Microsoft.
Sumo Digital is a video game development studio that creates games across multiple genres and platforms for major industry franchises.
GamingSheffield, GB
UK-based premium manufacturer of upholstered furniture and soft furnishings, known for design-led products.
Denton-based leading trade supplier of kitchen and bedroom doors, cabinets, accessories and components, established 1989.
Sterile injectable contract manufacturer and licence holder based in Paignton, Devon.
Operator of 17 full-service health and fitness clubs across the North of England.
Chorley-headquartered data management software and managed services provider to UK energy market participants, founded 1997.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesJigsaw24 · svgeurope.org · Aug 12, 2026
Sumo Digital · thegamebusiness.com · Aug 11, 2026
Cezanne HR · insidermedia.com · Jun 16, 2026
PebblePad · itbrief.co.uk · Jan 12, 2026
Pimberly · pimberly.com · Dec 17, 2025
Qodea · startupsmagazine.co.uk · Jul 14, 2025
Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘDirector · British · since 2017
Director · British · since 2013
North Estates Ltd — 25–50% of shares, 25–50% of voting rights
Southedge Estates Limited — 25–50% of shares, 25–50% of voting rights
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 5
as of Sep 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthEdge Capital Fund ILPs: West Yorkshire Pension Fund | — | — | — | 1.60x | 1.36x |
| NorthEdge Capital Fund IILPs: West Yorkshire Pension Fund | — | — | — | 1.56x | 1.17x |
| NorthEdge Capital Fund IIILPs: West Yorkshire Pension Fund | — | — | — | 1.38x | 0.05x |
| NorthEdge Capital FundILPs: West Yorkshire Pension Fund | — | — | — | 1.56x | 1.28x |
| NorthEdge Capital SME FundLPs: West Yorkshire Pension Fund | — | — | — | 2.30x | 0.90x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has NorthEdge made?
- NorthEdge has 56 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does NorthEdge invest at?
- NorthEdge invests at the Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is NorthEdge's typical check size?
- NorthEdge typically writes checks of $2.6M – $65M.
- What sectors does NorthEdge focus on?
- NorthEdge focuses on Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is NorthEdge located?
- NorthEdge is headquartered in Manchester, GB.
- Who does NorthEdge co-invest with?
- NorthEdge most often shares deals with Maven Capital Partners, Bowmark Capital, Synova, among 3 tracked co-investors.
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