Scottish Venture Fund
Government fundPre-Seed–Growth · 6 people tracked
Investment thesis
Operated by Scottish Enterprise, the Scottish Venture Fund co-invests on fully commercial terms alongside private sector investors—business angels, angel syndicates, venture capital groups and corporate investors—into start-up, early stage and expanding businesses with high-growth potential based in Scotland. The fund is private sector investor-led, with Scottish Enterprise potentially helping negotiate terms and conduct diligence while retaining the final investment decision. It aims to address gaps in the early stage risk capital market, help portfolio companies realise export potential, drive innovation, and create highly-skilled employment from a growing Scottish base. Typical investments range from £100,000 to £2 million in deals up to £10 million.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's websiteFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Scottish Venture Fund invest at?
- Scottish Venture Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What is Scottish Venture Fund's typical check size?
- Scottish Venture Fund typically writes checks of $130K – $2.6M.
- What sectors does Scottish Venture Fund focus on?
- Scottish Venture Fund focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Sector Agnostic, Wellness & Fitness.
- Does Scottish Venture Fund lead rounds?
- Scottish Venture Fund typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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