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.

Jane Martin

Managing Director of Innovation and Investment

Pat McHugh

Investment Director

Kerry Sharp

Head of the Scottish Investment Bank

Past deals in Laser

Chromacity

Venture Round in 2021
Chromacity Ltd. is a company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of wavelength tunable femtosecond lasers for various applications, including life sciences and spectroscopy. The company's product lineup features several advanced lasers, such as the Spark 1030-nm femtosecond laser, the high-power Spark-HP 1040-nm laser, and the Spark-X 1280-nm laser designed for two-photon stimulation. Additionally, Chromacity offers the Spark-OPO, which generates tunable femtosecond pulses across the near- to mid-infrared spectrum, and the Spark-ultra, which covers the near-infrared range. With a strong emphasis on custom solutions, Chromacity collaborates with systems manufacturers to create tailored femtosecond and picosecond lasers for engineering and materials processing applications. The company's robust, patent-pending technology ensures reliable performance, and its user-friendly web-based control interface allows for easy operation from various devices. Founded in 2013 and stemming from Heriot-Watt University, Chromacity serves clients in North America, the UK, the Middle East, and beyond.

Optoscribe

Debt Financing in 2020
Optoscribe Limited develops and manufactures 3D light waveguides for optical telecommunications markets. It offers ultra-low crosstalk multicore fiber fanout products that provide connection between single-mode fibers and multi-core fibers; channel devices; 3D MMux photonic lantern that provide an interface between multi-mode and single-mode technologies; and FCX, a glass interface, which enables simple coupling to arrays of emitters or receivers, including VCSELs/PDs or PICs. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Livingston, United Kingdom.

Skylark Lasers

Venture Round in 2020
UniKLasers is dedicated to producing Unique Lasers, namely those with the purest emitted light with true single frequency operation, all based on novel proprietary patented BRaMMS technology.The company is dedicated to innovation in the field of single frequency DPSS lasers. UniKLasers Ltd was founded by Professor Fedor Karpushko in 2013. Since then UniKLasers has achieved substantial growth, received private and venture capital investments, received support from Scottish Enterprise and won several Innovate UK awards. main office, R&D and manufacturing facilities are located in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

Skylark Lasers

Venture Round in 2020
UniKLasers is dedicated to producing Unique Lasers, namely those with the purest emitted light with true single frequency operation, all based on novel proprietary patented BRaMMS technology.The company is dedicated to innovation in the field of single frequency DPSS lasers. UniKLasers Ltd was founded by Professor Fedor Karpushko in 2013. Since then UniKLasers has achieved substantial growth, received private and venture capital investments, received support from Scottish Enterprise and won several Innovate UK awards. main office, R&D and manufacturing facilities are located in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

Optoscribe

Venture Round in 2020
Optoscribe Limited develops and manufactures 3D light waveguides for optical telecommunications markets. It offers ultra-low crosstalk multicore fiber fanout products that provide connection between single-mode fibers and multi-core fibers; channel devices; 3D MMux photonic lantern that provide an interface between multi-mode and single-mode technologies; and FCX, a glass interface, which enables simple coupling to arrays of emitters or receivers, including VCSELs/PDs or PICs. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Livingston, United Kingdom.

M Squared Lasers

Grant in 2019
M Squared Lasers develops and manufactures next-generation lasers and photonic instruments that bring new capabilities, higher reliability and greater ease of use to a diverse range of industrial and scientific applications. With a core team that has more than twenty years of experience, and a track record of supplying award-winning products to worldwide markets, M Squared is ideally placed to help solve problems, de-risk your projects and accelerate your applications.

Sense Photonics

Grant in 2019
Sense Photonics, Inc. develops advanced light detection and ranging (LiDAR) solutions for various applications, including autonomous vehicles, drones, and industrial automation. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the company specializes in producing LiDAR sensors that utilize lasers to generate 3D maps of environments in diverse conditions, such as day or night and across different weather scenarios. With a focus on reliable, modular, and configurable 3D sensing, Sense Photonics has established a strong technological foundation, backed by over 200 patents. Their solid-state sensors, which contain no moving parts, are designed to meet the stringent performance, reliability, and cost requirements essential for automotive and industrial sectors.

Skylark Lasers

Venture Round in 2019
UniKLasers is dedicated to producing Unique Lasers, namely those with the purest emitted light with true single frequency operation, all based on novel proprietary patented BRaMMS technology.The company is dedicated to innovation in the field of single frequency DPSS lasers. UniKLasers Ltd was founded by Professor Fedor Karpushko in 2013. Since then UniKLasers has achieved substantial growth, received private and venture capital investments, received support from Scottish Enterprise and won several Innovate UK awards. main office, R&D and manufacturing facilities are located in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

Skylark Lasers

Venture Round in 2018
UniKLasers is dedicated to producing Unique Lasers, namely those with the purest emitted light with true single frequency operation, all based on novel proprietary patented BRaMMS technology.The company is dedicated to innovation in the field of single frequency DPSS lasers. UniKLasers Ltd was founded by Professor Fedor Karpushko in 2013. Since then UniKLasers has achieved substantial growth, received private and venture capital investments, received support from Scottish Enterprise and won several Innovate UK awards. main office, R&D and manufacturing facilities are located in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

Optoscribe

Series C in 2018
Optoscribe Limited develops and manufactures 3D light waveguides for optical telecommunications markets. It offers ultra-low crosstalk multicore fiber fanout products that provide connection between single-mode fibers and multi-core fibers; channel devices; 3D MMux photonic lantern that provide an interface between multi-mode and single-mode technologies; and FCX, a glass interface, which enables simple coupling to arrays of emitters or receivers, including VCSELs/PDs or PICs. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Livingston, United Kingdom.

Chromacity

Seed Round in 2018
Chromacity Ltd. is a company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of wavelength tunable femtosecond lasers for various applications, including life sciences and spectroscopy. The company's product lineup features several advanced lasers, such as the Spark 1030-nm femtosecond laser, the high-power Spark-HP 1040-nm laser, and the Spark-X 1280-nm laser designed for two-photon stimulation. Additionally, Chromacity offers the Spark-OPO, which generates tunable femtosecond pulses across the near- to mid-infrared spectrum, and the Spark-ultra, which covers the near-infrared range. With a strong emphasis on custom solutions, Chromacity collaborates with systems manufacturers to create tailored femtosecond and picosecond lasers for engineering and materials processing applications. The company's robust, patent-pending technology ensures reliable performance, and its user-friendly web-based control interface allows for easy operation from various devices. Founded in 2013 and stemming from Heriot-Watt University, Chromacity serves clients in North America, the UK, the Middle East, and beyond.

Skylark Lasers

Venture Round in 2017
UniKLasers is dedicated to producing Unique Lasers, namely those with the purest emitted light with true single frequency operation, all based on novel proprietary patented BRaMMS technology.The company is dedicated to innovation in the field of single frequency DPSS lasers. UniKLasers Ltd was founded by Professor Fedor Karpushko in 2013. Since then UniKLasers has achieved substantial growth, received private and venture capital investments, received support from Scottish Enterprise and won several Innovate UK awards. main office, R&D and manufacturing facilities are located in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

Optoscribe

Series B in 2017
Optoscribe Limited develops and manufactures 3D light waveguides for optical telecommunications markets. It offers ultra-low crosstalk multicore fiber fanout products that provide connection between single-mode fibers and multi-core fibers; channel devices; 3D MMux photonic lantern that provide an interface between multi-mode and single-mode technologies; and FCX, a glass interface, which enables simple coupling to arrays of emitters or receivers, including VCSELs/PDs or PICs. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Livingston, United Kingdom.

Chromacity

Seed Round in 2017
Chromacity Ltd. is a company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of wavelength tunable femtosecond lasers for various applications, including life sciences and spectroscopy. The company's product lineup features several advanced lasers, such as the Spark 1030-nm femtosecond laser, the high-power Spark-HP 1040-nm laser, and the Spark-X 1280-nm laser designed for two-photon stimulation. Additionally, Chromacity offers the Spark-OPO, which generates tunable femtosecond pulses across the near- to mid-infrared spectrum, and the Spark-ultra, which covers the near-infrared range. With a strong emphasis on custom solutions, Chromacity collaborates with systems manufacturers to create tailored femtosecond and picosecond lasers for engineering and materials processing applications. The company's robust, patent-pending technology ensures reliable performance, and its user-friendly web-based control interface allows for easy operation from various devices. Founded in 2013 and stemming from Heriot-Watt University, Chromacity serves clients in North America, the UK, the Middle East, and beyond.

Skylark Lasers

Venture Round in 2016
UniKLasers is dedicated to producing Unique Lasers, namely those with the purest emitted light with true single frequency operation, all based on novel proprietary patented BRaMMS technology.The company is dedicated to innovation in the field of single frequency DPSS lasers. UniKLasers Ltd was founded by Professor Fedor Karpushko in 2013. Since then UniKLasers has achieved substantial growth, received private and venture capital investments, received support from Scottish Enterprise and won several Innovate UK awards. main office, R&D and manufacturing facilities are located in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

Optoscribe

Series A in 2016
Optoscribe Limited develops and manufactures 3D light waveguides for optical telecommunications markets. It offers ultra-low crosstalk multicore fiber fanout products that provide connection between single-mode fibers and multi-core fibers; channel devices; 3D MMux photonic lantern that provide an interface between multi-mode and single-mode technologies; and FCX, a glass interface, which enables simple coupling to arrays of emitters or receivers, including VCSELs/PDs or PICs. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Livingston, United Kingdom.

Clear Surgical

Venture Round in 2016
Clear Surgical Ltd designs, manufacture, and sell medical devices for use in surgery. Its products include The Oplight provides open cavity surgery and retraction for surgical incision while using LED (Light-emitting diode) technology to illuminate the part of the body being operated upon and its Cannulated Reduction Forceps product combines orthopedic reduction forceps with a guidance system that provides operating ports at either side of the forceps and guides for optimum implant placement. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Larbert, United Kingdom.

Chromacity

Seed Round in 2015
Chromacity Ltd. is a company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of wavelength tunable femtosecond lasers for various applications, including life sciences and spectroscopy. The company's product lineup features several advanced lasers, such as the Spark 1030-nm femtosecond laser, the high-power Spark-HP 1040-nm laser, and the Spark-X 1280-nm laser designed for two-photon stimulation. Additionally, Chromacity offers the Spark-OPO, which generates tunable femtosecond pulses across the near- to mid-infrared spectrum, and the Spark-ultra, which covers the near-infrared range. With a strong emphasis on custom solutions, Chromacity collaborates with systems manufacturers to create tailored femtosecond and picosecond lasers for engineering and materials processing applications. The company's robust, patent-pending technology ensures reliable performance, and its user-friendly web-based control interface allows for easy operation from various devices. Founded in 2013 and stemming from Heriot-Watt University, Chromacity serves clients in North America, the UK, the Middle East, and beyond.

Clear Surgical

Venture Round in 2015
Clear Surgical Ltd designs, manufacture, and sell medical devices for use in surgery. Its products include The Oplight provides open cavity surgery and retraction for surgical incision while using LED (Light-emitting diode) technology to illuminate the part of the body being operated upon and its Cannulated Reduction Forceps product combines orthopedic reduction forceps with a guidance system that provides operating ports at either side of the forceps and guides for optimum implant placement. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Larbert, United Kingdom.

Clear Surgical

Seed Round in 2013
Clear Surgical Ltd designs, manufacture, and sell medical devices for use in surgery. Its products include The Oplight provides open cavity surgery and retraction for surgical incision while using LED (Light-emitting diode) technology to illuminate the part of the body being operated upon and its Cannulated Reduction Forceps product combines orthopedic reduction forceps with a guidance system that provides operating ports at either side of the forceps and guides for optimum implant placement. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Larbert, United Kingdom.

Ambicare Health

Venture Round in 2010
Ambicare Health Ltd develops a portfolio of wearable light sources for medical and consumer healthcare applications. The company offers Ambulight PDT, a light-emitting sticking plaster for the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer. Its light-emitting sticking plasters are used in photodynamic therapy (PDT) which is an alternative to surgery for various forms of skin cancer. The company also offers Lustre Pure Light Classic that delivers blue light therapy to fight spots and acne; and Lustre Pure Light Pro that delivers portable blue light therapy to fight spots and acne. It sells its products through distributors, as well as online. The company was formerly known as Lumicure Ltd and changed its name to Ambicare Health Ltd in August 2009. Ambicare Health Ltd was founded in 2004 and is based in Livingston, United Kingdom.

CST Global

Venture Round in 2009
CST Global provides both a custom foundry service, as well as a range of high-volume, standard laser products for the optical communications markets. They are an active partner in the UK and European, Technology Consortium Programme.