DSW Ventures joins Northern Light Microscopy as Strathclyde increases stake
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Northern Light Microscopy Limited is a Glasgow-based manufacturer of advanced modular imaging systems and microscopy solutions founded in 2024. The company develops super-resolution platforms for life science labs and drug discovery research.
DSW Ventures has joined the cap table as a new shareholder, acquiring a total of 48,927 shares. This holding consists of 27,795 A1 Ordinary, 17,124 A5 Ordinary, 4,007 A3 Ordinary, and 1 C Ordinary share. DSW Ventures is also a shareholder in Propello Cloud Ltd.
The University of Strathclyde increased its position in the company by 41 percent. The institution previously held 36,083 Ordinary shares and has added 14,728 B Ordinary shares, bringing its total holding to 50,811. The University of Strathclyde also holds stakes in Aureum Diagnostics Limited and Mironid Limited.
These changes, recorded in a confirmation statement filed on 10 June 2026, may signal a recent funding round. The University of Strathclyde was already an existing shareholder at the start of the reporting period. Northern Light Microscopy Limited continues to operate from its base in Scotland following its incorporation two years ago.
Shareholder data
Source: Companies House confirmation statement (CS01) — period to , filed .
Changes in this confirmation statement
| Type | Shareholder | Shares | Change | Share classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New shareholder | DSW VENTURES | 48,927 | — | A1 ORDINARY 27,795 A5 ORDINARY 17,124 A3 ORDINARY 4,007 C ORDINARY 1 |
| Increased | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE | 50,811 | +41% | ORDINARY 36,083 B ORDINARY 14,728 |
Current shareholders (2)
| Shareholder | Total shares | Share classes |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE | 50,811 | ORDINARY 36,083 B ORDINARY 14,728 |
| DSW VENTURES | 48,927 | A1 ORDINARY 27,795 A3 ORDINARY 4,007 A5 ORDINARY 17,124 C ORDINARY 1 |
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