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Angel networkLeeds · Pre-Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
NorthInvest focuses on fueling the early-stage economy of Northern England by connecting tech startups with angel funding at a critical stage of their growth. It works to close geographical and gender funding gaps, actively supporting diverse founders and providing free investment-readiness advice through a partner network. The firm is active in healthtech, fintech, sustainability, AI and media, with targeted additional support for female founders via its Fund Her North initiative. As a not-for-profit angel group, it also welcomes and educates new angel investors to help them become effective backers of northern tech businesses.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's websiteFounder mafia
3 people who came through NorthInvest went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 3 of 5 portfolio companiesSaaS ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Construction Tech ×1Digital Health ×1Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1Healthtech ×1Impact & Social Good ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×2
Investments · 5 tracked
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FHN is an investor network that connects angel investors with pre-qualified entrepreneurs and business leaders seeking funding, supported by community guidance.
FintechImpact & Social Good
Holly Health develops a mobile app combining psychological principles with behavioral coaching to help users achieve lasting changes in physical and mental health.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthSaaSWellness & Fitness
Grace Gimson(Founder and CEO)in
Co-investorsInnovate UKVery Serious VenturesKima VenturesPlug and Play Ventures
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
K9 NationMina
Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘSecretary · since 2015
Director · British · since 2015
Adam Jason Beaumont — 75–100% of shares, significant influence or control as trust
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has NorthInvest made?
- NorthInvest has 5 tracked investments.
- What stage does NorthInvest invest at?
- NorthInvest invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does NorthInvest focus on?
- NorthInvest focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Fintech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Media & Entertainment, New Materials, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is NorthInvest located?
- NorthInvest is headquartered in Leeds, GB.
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