Northern Gritstone
Overview
Northern Gritstone is an investment firm that supports science and technology businesses emerging from the North of England by commercializing academic spin-outs and IP-rich businesses.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pragmatic Semiconductor | Dec 2023 | Series D | Co-investor |
| adsilico | Oct 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Auxetec Limited | Mar 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| IVFmicro | Dec 2025 | Pre Seed | Lead |
| Matter Machine Technologies | Oct 2026 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
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Key People
Simon Braham
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
James Gibbons
Investment Director, Investment Manager
Narjeet Singh
Investment Manager
Thomas Kaye
Investment Manager
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Northern Gritstone based?
Northern Gritstone is headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom.
When was Northern Gritstone founded?
Northern Gritstone was founded in 2021.
How many portfolio companies does Northern Gritstone have?
Northern Gritstone has 52 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Northern Gritstone's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Pragmatic Semiconductor, adsilico, Auxetec Limited, IVFmicro, Matter Machine Technologies.
What was Northern Gritstone's most recent investment shown here?
Northern Gritstone's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in adsilico in 2026.
What sectors does Northern Gritstone focus on?
Northern Gritstone focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Crypto & Web3, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Northern Gritstone focus on?
Northern Gritstone typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Northern Gritstone's AUM?
Northern Gritstone's assets under management are estimated between $480.0M and $482.0M.