Scottish Enterprise Growth Investments

Overview

Scottish Enterprise Growth Investments is the investment arm of Scottish Enterprise, Scotland's national economic development agency. It focuses on providing funding to companies ranging from startups to established businesses aiming to develop products and expand into new markets. The agency operates across Scotland, working in partnership with Highlands and Islands Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise to ensure that businesses with growth and export potential have adequate access to growth capital, including equity and debt. The agency manages a suite of investment funds, including the Scottish Co-Investment Fund (SCF) and the Scottish Venture Fund. The SCF provides matched funding with accredited investment partners, offering from £100,000 up to £1.5 million in deal sizes typically ranging from £200,000 up to £10 million. The Scottish Venture Fund offers 'gap' funding, identifying gaps within funding rounds led by experienced private sector investors, investing from £100,000 up to £2 million as part of total deal sizes typically ranging from £200,000 to £10 million. Since 2016, Scottish Enterprise has supported over 209 companies across 339 fundraising rounds, investing a total of £586 million. Notable investees include Orbital Marine Power, Amphista Therapeutics, and Intelligent Growth Solutions. The agency has been recognized for its support of high-growth businesses and its promotion of emerging sectors, playing an active role as a co-investor and collaborating with the Scottish Angel ecosystem to foster business growth in Scotland.

Investment Focus

• Companies with growth and export potential seeking funding to develop products and markets.

Portfolio Companies