Scottish Equity Partners
Scottish Equity Partners is an investment firm focusing on direct and secondary direct investments, primarily in technology-enabled and growth-oriented companies in the United Kingdom, with activity in Europe. It targets sectors such as consumer internet, information technology, software, e-commerce, telecommunications, digital media, healthcare, energy efficiency, and renewable energy infrastructure. The firm typically invests from around £1 million to £40 million, often taking the lead in deals and sometimes co-investing with other venture capital and growth funds, and seeks to take minority or majority stakes while working with management to avoid controlling ownership. It pursues both direct equity investments and secondary direct opportunities, including infrastructure finance for small-scale clean energy projects. Founded in 2000 and based in Glasgow, with offices in London and Edinburgh, Scottish Equity Partners has a focus on the UK, Scotland, and Ireland, and leverages its network to support international expansion. It avoids investments in activities related to armaments, gambling, tobacco, pornography, or genetic modification that breaches legislation.
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Past deals in Scotland
Hamsin Wind
Venture Round in 2015
Hamsin Wind installs small, community based, single onshore wind turbines in high wind speed locations across the UK with a particular focus on the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.
The company gives farmers and landowners an opportunity to install small single wind turbines on their properties and to benefit from discounted power charges for 20 years and beyond. The small scale turbines are sympathetic with rural landscapes and connected to the grid. They can be installed swiftly and are subject to a relatively straightforward planning process.
Hamsin has the potential to save over 5,000 tonnes per year of CO2 or over 100,000 tonnes over the life of the turbines – equivalent to taking emissions from 20,000 cars off the road. The company works with development partners Hadrian Electrical and Mistral Energy.
Smarter Grid Solutions
Funding Round in 2013
Smarter Grid Solutions Ltd. is a prominent smart grid technology company based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, with additional offices in London and New York. Founded in 2008, the company specializes in developing and deploying active network management (ANM) products aimed at integrating Distributed Energy Resources (DER) into electricity grids. Its key offerings include ANM Strata, ANM 100, ANM 50, and CONNECT+, which facilitate the connection, control, and optimization of various DER types. These products enable electricity distribution companies to manage grid-connected resources effectively, supporting high renewable energy penetration and facilitating net-zero emission electricity. Additionally, Smarter Grid Solutions provides tools for capacity analysis and grid connection assessments, alongside consultancy services in strategic planning and smart grid training. The company collaborates with a range of power companies and utilities across the UK, Europe, and the US, contributing to both rural and urban smart grid projects.
Green Highland Renewables
Funding Round in 2012
Green Highland Renewables specializes in developing small-scale run-of-river hydroelectric projects ranging from 50kW to 2MW. The company provides comprehensive support to landowners and communities, from project design and procurement to operation, aiming to facilitate a sustainable future while contributing to Scotland's commitment to responsible climate change.
Green Highland Renewables
Venture Round in 2012
Green Highland Renewables specializes in developing small-scale run-of-river hydroelectric projects ranging from 50kW to 2MW. The company provides comprehensive support to landowners and communities, from project design and procurement to operation, aiming to facilitate a sustainable future while contributing to Scotland's commitment to responsible climate change.
Smarter Grid Solutions
Venture Round in 2012
Smarter Grid Solutions Ltd. is a prominent smart grid technology company based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, with additional offices in London and New York. Founded in 2008, the company specializes in developing and deploying active network management (ANM) products aimed at integrating Distributed Energy Resources (DER) into electricity grids. Its key offerings include ANM Strata, ANM 100, ANM 50, and CONNECT+, which facilitate the connection, control, and optimization of various DER types. These products enable electricity distribution companies to manage grid-connected resources effectively, supporting high renewable energy penetration and facilitating net-zero emission electricity. Additionally, Smarter Grid Solutions provides tools for capacity analysis and grid connection assessments, alongside consultancy services in strategic planning and smart grid training. The company collaborates with a range of power companies and utilities across the UK, Europe, and the US, contributing to both rural and urban smart grid projects.
Aquamarine Power
Venture Round in 2011
Aquamarine Power is a wave energy company, with head offices in Edinburgh, Scotland and further operations in Orkney and Northern Ireland. The company is currently developing its flagship technology, an innovative hydro-electric wave energy converter, known as Oyster. Aquamarine Power’s goal is to develop commercial Oyster wave farms around the world.
The first demonstration-scale Oyster has been successfully deployed at sea at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney, Scotland and was officially launched by Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond MP, MSP in November 2009 when it began producing power to the National Grid to power homes in Orkney and beyond. Oyster's performance is now being monitored and the results from the testing will provide a basis for the design of the next-generation commercial-scale Oyster 2.
Aridhia Informatics
Funding Round in 2009
Aridhia Informatics Ltd. is a Glasgow-based company that specializes in biomedical informatics and analytic solutions aimed at enhancing stratified medicine and translational research. Founded in 2007, Aridhia offers tools for patient tracking, infection control, and long-term condition management, along with clinical dashboards that provide at-a-glance information for healthcare professionals. The company focuses on integrating patient, clinical, and genomic data to improve the understanding, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of chronic diseases. By collaborating with clinicians and researchers, Aridhia aims to empower patients to take a more active role in their healthcare while delivering insights into disease trends, risk factors, and treatment impacts to inform public health initiatives. Its partnerships with organizations like GoPivotal, Inc. and Glencoe Software, Inc. further bolster its innovative approach to addressing significant health challenges.
Deep Casing Tools
Funding Round in 2008
Deep Casing Tools Limited, established in 1999 and headquartered in Aberdeen, UK, specializes in manufacturing innovative technologies for the global oil and gas industry. The company's primary products are The Turborunner and The Turbocaser Express, both high-speed reaming systems designed to enable drilling and completions teams to accurately land casings and completions at target depth, safeguarding assemblies and minimizing operational risks. Led by a team with over 200 years of collective industry experience, Deep Casing Tools' products are engineered by professionals for professionals, combining innovative design with precision engineering to deliver significant cost and time efficiencies.
Gigle Networks
Series B in 2007
Gigle Networks, established in 2005 with headquarters in Barcelona, Spain, and an additional office in Edinburgh, UK, specializes in developing and manufacturing system-on-chip integrated circuits tailored for home networking applications. The company offers comprehensive solutions that enable multimedia connectivity throughout homes via wired and wireless Ethernet without requiring new wiring installations.
MicroEmissive Displays Group
Venture Round in 2007
MicroEmissive Displays Group is a UK-based company focused on the development, manufacture, and sale of Polymer Organic Light Emitting Diode (P-OLED) microdisplays. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Edinburgh, the company specializes in creating ultra-low power consumption display products, particularly its eyescreen line, which combines color moving video images. These displays are designed for portable applications, such as head-mounted displays and electronic viewfinders, catering to needs like lightweight video glasses for personal media players and mobile television viewing. MicroEmissive Displays Group distributes its products through a network of sales representatives and distributors.
Nallatech
Series C in 2007
Nallatech Ltd. specializes in providing FPGA computing solutions primarily for the defense and security sectors. Founded in 1993 and based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, the company develops and manufactures a range of products, including FPGA computing motherboards, modules, software, and IP cores, as well as high-performance computing (HPC) solutions. Nallatech markets its offerings through a sales team based in the United States and the United Kingdom, with regional offices in San Jose, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Boston. Previously known as Nallatech Worldwide Limited, the company rebranded in May 2008 and now operates as a subsidiary of Interconnect Systems, Inc. Nallatech's products cater to various applications, including high-performance computing, network processing, and real-time embedded computing.
Daysoft
Venture Round in 2006
Daysoft Limited is a company specializing in the design, manufacture, and supply of daily disposable contact lenses. Established in 1998 and headquartered in Blantyre, United Kingdom, Daysoft produces its lenses using soft materials to ensure healthy vision. The company markets its products online, as well as through opticians and distributors, both in the UK and internationally. In addition to contact lenses, Daysoft also offers glasses and frames, providing customers with a range of quality eyewear options at competitive prices.
MicroEmissive Displays Group
Venture Round in 2005
MicroEmissive Displays Group is a UK-based company focused on the development, manufacture, and sale of Polymer Organic Light Emitting Diode (P-OLED) microdisplays. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Edinburgh, the company specializes in creating ultra-low power consumption display products, particularly its eyescreen line, which combines color moving video images. These displays are designed for portable applications, such as head-mounted displays and electronic viewfinders, catering to needs like lightweight video glasses for personal media players and mobile television viewing. MicroEmissive Displays Group distributes its products through a network of sales representatives and distributors.
MTEM Limited
Series A in 2004
In 2001 Anton Ziolkowski, Bruce Hobbs and David Wright of the University of Edinburgh invented a new electromagnetic method to detect sub-sea and underground hydrocarbons.
In 2003 they founded MTEM Ltd. to develop the technology and
provide land and marine surveys to oil companies.
In November 2004 MTEM Ltd. was launched from the University of Edinburgh with £7.4M of funding from three equal
investors: HitecVision, Energy Ventures, and Scottish Equity Partners.
MTEM Ltd. developed and built systems to perform land and marine transient electromagnetic surveys that can identify hydrocarbons before drilling, thus reducing the risk of
drilling “dry” wells and saving millions of dollars per well. In June 2007 Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) bought MTEM Ltd. for $275M.
The University of Edinburgh’s share of the sale was £8.6M, of which £2.6M funded 164 PhD studentships.
PGS continues to develop the technology.
Verisim
Venture Round in 2004
Verisim Limited is a provider of software simulation solutions primarily focused on the financial services sector. Founded in 2000 and based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, the company specializes in training, prototyping, and customer demonstration applications. Verisim's solutions are designed to facilitate the timely and budget-conscious delivery of new applications, ensuring they meet specific requirements. The company also supports employee training on applications to enhance efficiency and safety, as well as aids in customer communication to illustrate the advantages of online services without risking customers' accounts. Additionally, Verisim is particularly noted for its expertise in the implementation of Temenos T24 core banking software. As of October 2015, Verisim operates as a subsidiary of Arasero Trading Limited.
MicroEmissive Displays Group
Venture Round in 2004
MicroEmissive Displays Group is a UK-based company focused on the development, manufacture, and sale of Polymer Organic Light Emitting Diode (P-OLED) microdisplays. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Edinburgh, the company specializes in creating ultra-low power consumption display products, particularly its eyescreen line, which combines color moving video images. These displays are designed for portable applications, such as head-mounted displays and electronic viewfinders, catering to needs like lightweight video glasses for personal media players and mobile television viewing. MicroEmissive Displays Group distributes its products through a network of sales representatives and distributors.
Nallatech
Series B in 2004
Nallatech Ltd. specializes in providing FPGA computing solutions primarily for the defense and security sectors. Founded in 1993 and based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, the company develops and manufactures a range of products, including FPGA computing motherboards, modules, software, and IP cores, as well as high-performance computing (HPC) solutions. Nallatech markets its offerings through a sales team based in the United States and the United Kingdom, with regional offices in San Jose, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Boston. Previously known as Nallatech Worldwide Limited, the company rebranded in May 2008 and now operates as a subsidiary of Interconnect Systems, Inc. Nallatech's products cater to various applications, including high-performance computing, network processing, and real-time embedded computing.
MicroEmissive Displays Group
Venture Round in 2003
MicroEmissive Displays Group is a UK-based company focused on the development, manufacture, and sale of Polymer Organic Light Emitting Diode (P-OLED) microdisplays. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Edinburgh, the company specializes in creating ultra-low power consumption display products, particularly its eyescreen line, which combines color moving video images. These displays are designed for portable applications, such as head-mounted displays and electronic viewfinders, catering to needs like lightweight video glasses for personal media players and mobile television viewing. MicroEmissive Displays Group distributes its products through a network of sales representatives and distributors.
Daysoft
Funding Round in 2002
Daysoft Limited is a company specializing in the design, manufacture, and supply of daily disposable contact lenses. Established in 1998 and headquartered in Blantyre, United Kingdom, Daysoft produces its lenses using soft materials to ensure healthy vision. The company markets its products online, as well as through opticians and distributors, both in the UK and internationally. In addition to contact lenses, Daysoft also offers glasses and frames, providing customers with a range of quality eyewear options at competitive prices.
MicroEmissive Displays Group
Venture Round in 2002
MicroEmissive Displays Group is a UK-based company focused on the development, manufacture, and sale of Polymer Organic Light Emitting Diode (P-OLED) microdisplays. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Edinburgh, the company specializes in creating ultra-low power consumption display products, particularly its eyescreen line, which combines color moving video images. These displays are designed for portable applications, such as head-mounted displays and electronic viewfinders, catering to needs like lightweight video glasses for personal media players and mobile television viewing. MicroEmissive Displays Group distributes its products through a network of sales representatives and distributors.
Daysoft
Seed Round in 2001
Daysoft Limited is a company specializing in the design, manufacture, and supply of daily disposable contact lenses. Established in 1998 and headquartered in Blantyre, United Kingdom, Daysoft produces its lenses using soft materials to ensure healthy vision. The company markets its products online, as well as through opticians and distributors, both in the UK and internationally. In addition to contact lenses, Daysoft also offers glasses and frames, providing customers with a range of quality eyewear options at competitive prices.
Nallatech
Series A in 2000
Nallatech Ltd. specializes in providing FPGA computing solutions primarily for the defense and security sectors. Founded in 1993 and based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, the company develops and manufactures a range of products, including FPGA computing motherboards, modules, software, and IP cores, as well as high-performance computing (HPC) solutions. Nallatech markets its offerings through a sales team based in the United States and the United Kingdom, with regional offices in San Jose, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Boston. Previously known as Nallatech Worldwide Limited, the company rebranded in May 2008 and now operates as a subsidiary of Interconnect Systems, Inc. Nallatech's products cater to various applications, including high-performance computing, network processing, and real-time embedded computing.
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