Goense Capital Partners

About The Fund

Goense Capital Partners, operating under the name Northstar Ventures, is a Venture Capital Fund headquartered on the 5th Floor of Maybrook House, 27-35 Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5JE, United Kingdom. The firm specializes in deploying capital to early and later-stage high-growth companies. Their focus is on investments in the Software, Business Solutions, FinTech, and Hardware sectors, with the goal of fostering innovation to tackle global challenges such as climate tech and healthy ageing. With an investment range of £5,000,000 to £30,000,000, Northstar Ventures operates with a portfolio strategy that encompasses a variety of financing options including Debt, Equity, and Mezzanine funding. They are active in supporting Management Buy-Outs/Lease-Outs (MBO/LBO), Acquisitions, and Recapitalizations. Managing assets under management worth £1,000,000,000, Northstar Ventures provides more than just funding; they offer expertise, experience, and a powerful network to help portfolio companies grow and achieve lasting impact. They have a global outlook, while being rooted in the North of England, and are committed to creating positive change at a local, national, and global scale. The firm has established specialized funds such as the EIS Growth Fund, Innovation Fund, Social Investment Fund, and Venture Sunderland Fund, designed to support scaling businesses, start-ups with global ambitions, social enterprises, and companies based in the Sunderland city region, respectively. Northstar Ventures seeks partnership with companies and investors driven by financial success and the desire to make a real difference in society. They aim to serve as the nexus for investment in ventures that promise high growth potential and a substantial positive impact on people and the planet.