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Social Investment Scotland
Impact investorEdinburgh · 12 people tracked
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Investment thesis
SIS is a social enterprise and charity that provides access to finance and support to help social enterprises, charities, voluntary organisations and community groups achieve impact. It offers loans ranging from £25k to £875k, with interest rates assessed case-by-case for affordability, and reinvests all profits into its mission. Alongside funding, SIS runs projects, programmes, webinars and one-to-one support to build resilience and capability among impact-aligned organisations. Its vision is an 'Impact Economy' aligning entrepreneurs, businesses, consumers, investors and government toward meaningful outcomes. SIS also emphasises responsible business practices across diversity, environment, people, community, governance and supply chains.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 26, 2026.
Team · 12 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 3 of 4 portfolio companiesImpact & Social Good ×3Wellness & Fitness ×2AgTech ×1Circular Economy ×1Climate Tech ×1Consumer ×1EdTech ×1Fintech ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×3
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCommunity Circus Paisley runs inclusive circus-arts classes, workshops, and outreach programmes covering aerial, acrobatics, and flying trapeze for all ages and abilities, from beginners to experienced performers.
Impact & Social GoodWellness & FitnessPaisley, GB
Green Aspirations Scotland produces handmade wood and steel goods using traditional techniques, inspired by sloyd traditions and designed to be sustainable and beautiful.
AgTechCircular EconomyClimate TechImpact & Social GoodNew MaterialsWellness & FitnessScotland, GB
Paul(Founder and Director)Jo(Director)
Indigo Childcare Group is a social enterprise providing childcare and family support services for children from birth to 16 years in Glasgow and the West of Scotland.
ConsumerEdTechFintechImpact & Social GoodScotland, GB
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘDirector · British · since 2023
Director · Scottish · since 2026
Director · British · since 2026
Director · British · since 2026
Director · British · since 2026
Director · British · since 2024
Director · British · since 2021
Director · British · since 2023
Director · British · since 2023
Director · British · since 2025
+2 more officers on the register
Frequently asked questions
- What is Social Investment Scotland's typical check size?
- Social Investment Scotland typically writes checks of $31K – $1.1M.
- What sectors does Social Investment Scotland focus on?
- Social Investment Scotland focuses on Impact & Social Good, Social, Sports Tech.
- Where is Social Investment Scotland located?
- Social Investment Scotland is headquartered in Edinburgh, GB.
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