The Northern VCTs
Overview
The Northern VCTs are a collection of three venture capital trusts (Northern Venture Trust PLC, Northern 2 VCT PLC, and Northern 3 VCT PLC) managed by Mercia Fund Management, which primarily invest in unquoted, high-growth UK companies across sectors including software, life sciences, and consumer technology.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pimberly | Feb 2024 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| The Climbing Hangar | Aug 2021 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Tutorful | Sep 2021 | VC Round | Lead |
| Pure Pet Food | Apr 2021 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Clarilis | Jul 2020 | Series B | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is The Northern VCTs based?
The Northern VCTs is headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
When was The Northern VCTs founded?
The Northern VCTs was founded in 1995.
How many portfolio companies does The Northern VCTs have?
The Northern VCTs has 8 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The Northern VCTs's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Pimberly, The Climbing Hangar, Tutorful, Pure Pet Food, Clarilis.
What was The Northern VCTs's most recent investment shown here?
The Northern VCTs's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Pimberly in 2024.
What sectors does The Northern VCTs focus on?
The Northern VCTs focuses on Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Real Estate & PropTech.
What company stages does The Northern VCTs focus on?
Stage focus information for The Northern VCTs is not publicly available.
What is The Northern VCTs's AUM?
The Northern VCTs's assets under management are estimated between $528.6M and $528.6M.