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Northern & Shell

Northern & Shell

Overview

Northern & Shell is a British holding company that has transitioned from a media and publishing group to focus on property development, lottery management, and venture capital investments. Through its venture arm, Northern & Shell Ventures, it supports innovative early-stage companies.

Year Founded

1974

Portfolio Companies

3

Investments

Northern & Shell investments
CompanyDateStageLead
FFS BeautyApr 2017Series ACo-investor
The Cheeky PandaJul 2018VC RoundLead
OpenRentAug 2014SeedCo-investor

Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Northern & Shell based?

Northern & Shell is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

When was Northern & Shell founded?

Northern & Shell was founded in 1974.

How many portfolio companies does Northern & Shell have?

Northern & Shell has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Northern & Shell's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include FFS Beauty, The Cheeky Panda, OpenRent.

What was Northern & Shell's most recent investment shown here?

Northern & Shell's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in The Cheeky Panda in 2018.

What sectors does Northern & Shell focus on?

Northern & Shell focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce.

What company stages does Northern & Shell focus on?

Northern & Shell typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersLondon
Year Founded1974

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