Scottish Enterprise
Government fundGlasgow · Seed–Growth · 6 people tracked
Investment thesis
Scottish Enterprise is Scotland's public economic development agency, working to transform the Scottish economy by accelerating the energy transition, scaling innovation and driving capital investment for productivity. It aims to double the number of scale-up businesses over a decade by focusing on future industries and clusters such as life sciences, industrial biotechnology, space, fintech, and quantum, photonics and semiconductors. The organisation supports high-growth companies through tailored advice, grant funding and commercial equity investment, and works to attract foreign direct investment and grow Scotland's exports via its international arm, Scottish Development International.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's websiteChief Executive of Scottish Enterprise, leading the agency's work to transform Scotland's economy. Previously the University of Strathclyde's first Chief Commercial Officer and formerly Managing Director of Operations at Scottish Enterprise, with earlier finance roles at Marks and Spencer.
Leads Scottish Enterprise's innovation and investment work, sponsoring the Scaling Innovation mission to double the number of Scottish scale-ups. Oversees entrepreneurship and investment operations and has been on the Executive Leadership Team since 2015.
Scottish Enterprise's first Chief Finance & Investment Officer, responsible for financial and corporate governance, strategy and attracting investment to Scotland. A qualified accountant and chartered banker who previously worked in venture capital and corporate banking, and has served on advisory boards including the London Co-investment Fund and Fintech Scotland.
Joined Scottish Enterprise's Executive Leadership Team in 2022, leading its international agenda and energy transition mission. Heads Scottish Development International and is a former diplomat with energy and infrastructure policy experience.
Leads Scottish Enterprise's support services for growth companies and sponsors the mission to drive capital investment. Has a life sciences background and previously set Scottish Enterprise's Life Science strategy.
Leads the People, Digital and Communications function at Scottish Enterprise. Previously Head of People Services at Virgin Money, with senior HR roles at BAE Systems, Leidos and Lloyds Banking Group.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Scottish Enterprise invest at?
- Scottish Enterprise invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Scottish Enterprise focus on?
- Scottish Enterprise focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Biotech, Cleantech, Energy, Fintech, Healthtech, IoT, Quantum Computing, SaaS, Semiconductors, Space Tech.
- Where is Scottish Enterprise located?
- Scottish Enterprise is headquartered in Glasgow, GB.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamReuben Aitken of Scottish Enterprise - YouTube
Smart Green Shipping · Reuben Aitken
BMWI Dunblane event - Jane Martin of Scottish Enterprise - YouTube
Skills Development Scotland · Jane Martin
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