Northern Gritstone

About Northern Gritstone

Northern Gritstone is an independent investment company focused on backing ambitious teams and businesses emerging from the North of England’s world-class science and innovation ecosystem. The group invests in people and early-stage ventures, connecting founders with funding and strategic support to realise commercial potential. Its portfolio predominantly spins out of universities such as Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, and Sheffield, and aims to accelerate northern regional innovation with a profit-driven, purpose-led approach.