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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

Tom Nugent

2 min read

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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Tom Nugent

Tom Nugent is Sifted’s managing editor. He covers robotics, chips and university spinouts. Follow him on X and LinkedIn

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