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Scottish Enterprise

Europe, Glasgow City, United Kingdom, Glasgow

Description

Scottish Enterprise is Scotland's main economic, enterprise, innovation and investment agency.

Investor Profile

Scottish Enterprise has made 321 investments, with 43 in the past 12 months and 32% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (28%)
  • Series Unknown (28%)
  • Grant (27%)
  • Series A (8%)
  • Convertible Note (2%)
  • Series B (2%)
  • Pre Seed (2%)
  • Debt Financing (1%)
  • Series C (1%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (91%)
  • United States (7%)
  • Australia (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Software
  • Manufacturing
  • Information Technology
  • Medical
  • Medical Device
  • Energy
  • Renewable Energy
  • Life Science
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Scottish Enterprise frequently co-invest with?

Par Equity
Europe, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Co-Investments: 17
Eos
Europe, Fife, United Kingdom, Saint Andrews
Co-Investments: 12
Maven Capital Partners
Europe, Glasgow City, United Kingdom, Glasgow
Co-Investments: 14
GI
Europe, Glasgow City, United Kingdom, Glasgow
Co-Investments: 12
SV
Europe, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Co-Investments: 20
Equity Gap
Europe, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Co-Investments: 29
Kelvin Capital
Europe, Glasgow City, United Kingdom, Glasgow
Co-Investments: 46
University of Strathclyde
Europe, Glasgow City, United Kingdom, Glasgow
Co-Investments: 11
Old College Capital
Europe, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Co-Investments: 24
TRICAPITAL
Europe, Scottish Borders, The, United Kingdom, Melrose
Co-Investments: 20

Which angels does Scottish Enterprise often collaborate with?

RK
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 2
NK
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 1
Loren Padelford
North America, Ontario, Canada, Waterloo
Shared Deals: 1
David Murray-Hundley
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
MW
Europe, United Kingdom
Shared Deals: 2
Ryan Johnson
North America, Alberta, Canada
Shared Deals: 1
KL
Europe, Devon, United Kingdom, Exeter
Shared Deals: 1
JD
Europe, Dungannon, United Kingdom
Shared Deals: 1
OS
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
MB
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 3

What are some of recent deals done by Scottish Enterprise?

Syngenta

Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

Syngenta is an agriculture company provides products and solutions to help farmers achieve global food security for a growing population.

AgricultureFarming
GrantMay 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,965,987
ZOEX

Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom

ZOEX is the world's first wave energy converter system that is dependable, modular, and commercially feasible.

Renewable EnergySemiconductor
SeedMay 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $454,925
ReVentas

Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom

ReVentas is dedicated to transforming how the world recycles plastics, aiming for a sustainable and circular economy.

Industrial EngineeringManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Series AMay 26, 2025
ZeroAvia

Hollister, California, United States

ZeroAvia develops hydrogen-electric powertrains for zero-emission aviation solutions.

AerospaceAir TransportationCleanTechIndustrial
GrantMay 21, 2025
Amount Raised: $12,078,543
Ace Aquatec

Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom

Ace Aquatec is specialises in acoustic marine mammal deterrents and humane electrical fish stunning equipment.

AquacultureElectronics
Series UnknownMay 1, 2025
Amount Raised: $9,970,328
Moblyze

Houston, Texas, United States

Moblyze is the first talent marketplace app for the energy transition.

Information TechnologyInternet
SeedApr 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,011,560
CSignum

Bathgate, West Lothian, United Kingdom

CSignum specializes in wireless communications solutions, digitization of subsea assets, and actionable insights for ocean industries.

Internet of ThingsWireless
Series AApr 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,046,239
Green Bioactives

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom

Green Bioactives is a sustainable, plant cell-based biomanufacturing platform for plant biomolecules, utilising natural plant biochemistry.

Biotechnology
GrantApr 2, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,431,127
Mask Logic

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom

Safe and comfortable respirators for any face.

ManufacturingSoftware
GrantMar 31, 2025
Amount Raised: $165,238
Aurora Avionics

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom

Aurora Avionics is an aerospace robotics and controls company that offers modular, ITAR-free avionics for the launcher industry.

AerospaceRobotics
SeedMar 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $647,565