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Newcastle's startup ecosystem features a diverse mix of industries, from biotechnology to marketing technology. The region supports both early stage companies and more mature ventures.

For instance, marketing tech company Partnerize has raised $89.5M. The area also shows a strong focus in biotech, with companies like CellRev raising £4.1M.

Below is our list of 50 Newcastle startups worth keeping an eye on.

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Aircards builds web-based augmented and virtual reality experiences that users can access directly in their browser. They specialize in deploying this app-less technology for brands to use in marketing campaigns, virtual events, and product visualization.

Year Founded2019
FoundersMichael Watson
Funding Amount£3M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsForesight Group

CellRev develops bioprocessing technologies to enable continuous cell growth for manufacturing applications. Their systems are designed to help companies in sectors like cultivated meat and pharmaceuticals intensify their production processes and lower costs.

Year Founded2018
FoundersChe Connon, Leo Groenewegen, Martina Miotto
Funding Amount£4.1M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsOrange Ventures, Northstar Ventures, Innovate UK, Happiness Capital, CPT Capital

Partnerize provides a comprehensive partnership automation platform for marketers to scale their affiliate and influencer programs. Their software equips brands with tools for partner discovery, recruitment, payment, and fraud prevention to drive new customer acquisition.

Year Founded2010
FoundersPete Cheyne, Sean Sewell
Funding Amount$89.5M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsHeadline, Accel-KKR, Greycroft, Mithril Capital Management, GP Bullhound

Atelerix provides a unique gel-based technology for storing and transporting human cells at room temperature. Their method eliminates the need for cryopreservation, making it easier for companies to work with cell therapies and assays.

Year Founded2006
FoundersChe John Connon, Mick McLean, Stephen Swioklo
Funding Amount£2.4M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsInnovate UK, Future Planet Capital, ACF Investors, Angels in MedCity, Oxford Technology Management

Ceto uses high-frequency sensor data from ships to help prevent machinery breakdowns and reduce emissions. The platform also delivers data-driven insights for connected marine insurance.

Year Founded2020
Founders
Funding Amount$6.6M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsDynamo, Founders Factory, Motion Ventures, Howden Group Holdings, Signal Ventures

Circadacare builds intelligent lighting systems that bring the benefits of natural daylight into care home environments. This technology is designed to improve well-being for both residents and staff by helping to regulate sleep patterns and mood.

Year Founded2021
Founders
Funding Amount£2.2M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsInnovate UK, North East Fund, Longitude Prize on Dementia, Healthy Ageing Innovate

Aelius Biotech creates sophisticated in vitro models that replicate human digestion, mucus permeation, and epithelial absorption. Their technology offers a crucial tool for companies to analyze how ingredients and products will behave inside the human body.

Year Founded2018
Founders
Funding Amount£2.5M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsInnovate UK, North East Fund

GitLife Biotech provides a version control system for synthetic biology, allowing research teams to track and manage their work like software developers. The platform serves as a collaborative hub for complex projects and also includes a suite of DNA-based biosecurity tools.

Year Founded2023
Founders
Funding Amount£510k
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsCambridge Future Tech, Mandashi

Hitmarker runs the world's largest jobs platform dedicated to the gaming and esports industries. They connect professionals with thousands of opportunities, covering everything from development and design to marketing and management.

Year Founded2017
FoundersPhilip Huggan
Funding Amount£672k
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusEquity Crowdfunding
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The Heat Vault provides business consulting for companies seeking to implement energy storage solutions. The firm specializes in systems for heat, electric, wind, and solar power, helping clients improve their energy management.

Year Founded2021
Founders
Funding Amount£374k
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusEquity Crowdfunding
Top InvestorsCrowdcube

40 Additional Newcastle Startups Worth Following

Our top 10 picks only scratch the surface of what's happening in Newcastle. The city is full of founders testing ideas and growing their companies in many different industries. This group includes brand new companies alongside more established local names, and together they have raised over £4.4 million. Here’s a look at the other startups that are making Newcastle’s scene so strong.

StartupIndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
Arcus Studio logo Arcus StudioMarketing2010£230kDebt Financing
Newcastle International Airport logo Newcastle International AirportMobility1935Private Equity
Hybrid Manufacturing Solutions logo Hybrid Manufacturing SolutionsMedia2020£240kSeed
OPCI logo OPCIHealthcare2024£600kPre-Seed
SalesLynk logo SalesLynkSecurity2021£250kPre-Seed
Speedflex logo SpeedflexSports2012£500kDebt Financing
GoRaise logo GoRaiseMarketing2015£600kSeed
Spareable logo SpareableHardware2018£30kPre-Seed
Nothing is Left logo Nothing is LeftManufacturing£10kGrant
Claremont Ingredients logo Claremont IngredientsFood1993
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustNonprofit1948£1.6MGrant
iResources logo iResourcesRetail2010£125kSeed
Affectronics logo AffectronicsInfrastructure£10kGrant
Explain Market Research logo Explain Market ResearchMarketing1993
SPARK EPoS logo SPARK EPoSCloud2018
Frank Recruitment Group logo Frank Recruitment GroupEnterprise2006
Nosebleed Interactive logo Nosebleed InteractiveGaming2012
NorthStandard logo NorthStandardFintech1860
iamproperty logo iampropertyReal Estate2009Secondary Market
St Oswald’s Hospice logo St Oswald’s HospiceEducation1986
Nixon Hire logo Nixon HireEnterprise1967Private Equity
nesma logo nesmaMarketing2009Debt Financing
Zynk Software Limited logo Zynk Software LimitedAnalytics2002£250kSeed
Serios Group logo Serios GroupAnalytics2020
Shared Interest Society logo Shared Interest SocietyFintech1990
Overclockers UK logo Overclockers UKHardware1999
Connect Health logo Connect HealthSports1989
Beatsuite.com Music Library logo Beatsuite.com Music LibraryMedia2003
Routes Healthcare logo Routes HealthcareHealthcare2004Private Equity
Ryder Architecture logo Ryder ArchitectureDesign1953
Impulse Embedded logo Impulse EmbeddedHardware1993
Sustainable Business Services logo Sustainable Business ServicesEnvironment2020Debt Financing
Soil Machine Dynamics logo Soil Machine DynamicsHardware1971
North of England P&I Association logo North of England P&I AssociationNonprofit1860
Wave Direct logo Wave DirectRetail2016Venture Round
Traxall International logo Traxall InternationalMobility2010
Fostr logo FostrRetail2009
Zenos logo ZenosSecurity2012
James T. Blakeman & Co logo James T. Blakeman & CoFood1953
The Chronicle logo The ChronicleMedia1885
DigiPro logo DigiProDesign2012
DARE Technology logo DARE TechnologyMedia2020
Communicator Corp. logo Communicator Corp.Marketing2003

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