About
Khadija Ashfaq is an early-stage investor focused on AI, quantum, semiconductors and data infrastructure in the North of England, with prior AI and life-sciences experience and founder-accessible due diligence education.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareHealthtechNew MaterialsSemiconductors
Experience
- Northern GritstoneInvestment Directorcurrent2026 — present
- Northern GritstoneInvestment Manager2023 — 2026Leeds
- The Angelou CentreTrustee2020 — 2024Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Northstar Ventures UKJunior Investment Manager2018 — 2023
- Newton Venture ProgramVenture Fellow2022
Education
- University of YorkBachelor of Science (BSc), Economics2014 — 2017
- London Business SchoolNewton VC Fellowship2022
Skills & more
Analytical Skills1Teamwork2Data Analysis1Due Diligence1Microsoft Office2Research2Investment ManagementEconomicsVenture Capital
- Non Executive Directors — UK Private Capital
- Investment Management Certificate (IMC) — CFA Institute
- Venture Capital Foundation — UK Private Capital
- Bloomberg Market Concepts — Bloomberg
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Colleagues at Northern Gritstone
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Khadija Ashfaq work?
- Khadija Ashfaq is Investment Director at Northern Gritstone.
- What does Khadija Ashfaq invest in?
- Khadija Ashfaq invests in AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Hardware, Healthtech, New Materials, Semiconductors.
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