Investor directory

Scottish Enterprise

Scottish Enterprise is Scotland's primary economic development agency, operating as a non-departmental public body under the Scottish Government. Established in 1991 and based in Glasgow, it aims to foster an innovative and productive economy by partnering with both public and private sectors to identify and capitalize on high-value opportunities. The organization supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by helping them secure necessary financing, enhancing management capabilities, and facilitating growth. Through its arm, the Scottish Investment Bank, it engages in direct and fund of fund investments, focusing on sectors such as renewable energy, healthcare, technology, and creative industries. It typically invests between £0.01 million and £10 million, utilizing various financial instruments including loans, equity, and mezzanine financing. Scottish Enterprise also collaborates with UK and international investors, including business angels and venture capital groups, to stimulate the funding market in Scotland and enhance the growth potential of Scottish businesses.

Focus

Early VentureSeed RoundGrantSeries ABiotechnologyShow more
http://www.scottish-enterprise.com
https://crunchbase.com/organization/scottish-enterprise
https://facebook.com/scottishenterprise
https://linkedin.com/company/scottish-enterprise
https://pitchbook.com/profiles/investor/42944-05
https://twitter.com/scotent
https://www.capitaliq.com/CIQDotNet/company.aspx?companyId=139072
https://www.privateequityinternational.com/database/#/profile?id=3214

Jane Martin

Managing Director of Innovation and Investment

Pat McHugh

Investment Director

Kerry Sharp

Head of the Scottish Investment Bank

Past deals in Western Europe

Bio-Images Drug Delivery

Venture Round in 2020
Bio-Images Drug Delivery Ltd offers drug delivery systems. The company is based in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

LendingCrowd

Debt Financing in 2019
LendingCrowd, a leading fintech lending platform serving mainland UK and headquartered in Scotland, was founded in 2014 by CEO Stuart Lunn. The platform uses leading-edge technology, developed by its expert team in Edinburgh, to fund the ambitions of businesses the length and breadth of Britain by connecting them with its community of individual and institutional lenders, including Scottish Investment Bank and Dutch entrepreneurial bank NIBC.

Scottish EDGE

Venture Round in 2018
Scottish EDGE is a competition aimed at identifying and supporting Scotland’s up-and-coming, innovative, high-growth potential entrepreneurial talent. The company believes that it’s important to support entrepreneurs and start-up businesses in any way we can. Scottish EDGE also recognizes that supporting businesses isn’t a one-off thing. From providing prize funding of up to £150,000 to a quick catch-up, we’re here for the long haul. Are you in? Let’s get down to business.

LendingCrowd

Venture Round in 2018
LendingCrowd, a leading fintech lending platform serving mainland UK and headquartered in Scotland, was founded in 2014 by CEO Stuart Lunn. The platform uses leading-edge technology, developed by its expert team in Edinburgh, to fund the ambitions of businesses the length and breadth of Britain by connecting them with its community of individual and institutional lenders, including Scottish Investment Bank and Dutch entrepreneurial bank NIBC.

Bio-Images Drug Delivery

Venture Round in 2018
Bio-Images Drug Delivery Ltd offers drug delivery systems. The company is based in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Blazing Griffin

Series A in 2017
Blazing Griffin is an independent digital entertainment company based in Scotland, founded in 2011. Originally established as a game development studio, it has since expanded into a multifaceted organization that includes game development, film production, and television post-production services. With a team of 25 professionals located in Edinburgh and Glasgow, Blazing Griffin provides clients with comprehensive entertainment solutions, utilizing advanced post-production technology to enhance their projects. The company's diverse offerings allow it to cater to a wide range of digital entertainment needs, from creating engaging video games to delivering high-quality film and television content.

NXVISION

Venture Round in 2009
NXVISION is located in Dunfermline, Scotland and was founded in August 2006 as Inxstor Ltd, to take advantage of its unique Placeshifting IP. NXVision, in a short time, has established itself as a leading supplier of STB applications, including end-to-end Place-Shifting and Sideloading solutions for the secure delivery of video content.

NXVISION

Venture Round in 2007
NXVISION is located in Dunfermline, Scotland and was founded in August 2006 as Inxstor Ltd, to take advantage of its unique Placeshifting IP. NXVision, in a short time, has established itself as a leading supplier of STB applications, including end-to-end Place-Shifting and Sideloading solutions for the secure delivery of video content.

NXVISION

Venture Round in 2006
NXVISION is located in Dunfermline, Scotland and was founded in August 2006 as Inxstor Ltd, to take advantage of its unique Placeshifting IP. NXVision, in a short time, has established itself as a leading supplier of STB applications, including end-to-end Place-Shifting and Sideloading solutions for the secure delivery of video content.