Scottish Enterprise fund (est. 1991) investing in high-growth Scottish startups via co-investment model. £100k-£2m cheques alongside private investors. Sector-agnostic excl. restricted areas. Targets tech, life sciences, renewables, manufacturing, digital. Equity-only. Portfolio mgmt team provides post-deal support. Strong ESG focus (net zero, fair work principles). Glasgow HQ.
Investment Focus
Investment Thesis
Gap co-investment funder. Seed to early-stage (startup/spin-out). £100k-£2m, max 50% of deal. Scotland-only, high-growth sectors. Excludes defence, traditional retail/hospitality, well-served mkts. Requires private sector lead investor. Focus: innovative products/services/business models/new markets. Value-add: portfolio mgmt, mentoring, ecosystem access, net zero/fair work support.
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