Northern Gritstone, the investment vehicle which backs spinouts from universities in the north of England, is opening an office in San Francisco as it chases more US capital for its portfolio companies.
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August 14, 2026
UK spinout investor Northern Gritstone to open San Francisco office
The north of England investor launched in 2021 and backs spinouts from the universities of Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield and Liverpool
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