Calum Paterson
InvestorChairman & Senior Partner at Scottish Equity Partners
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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Carlos Gonzalez-CadenasunlockedCalum: together at Skyscanner (2013–2016)
×4Calum: together at British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
Calum: together at Skyscanner
×5Calum: together at University of Strathclyde
About
Calum Paterson co-founded Scottish Equity Partners in 2000 and led it as Managing Partner before becoming Chairman & Senior Partner in 2025, chairing the firm's Partnership Board and Investment Committee. He has invested in growth companies for over three decades and previously sat on the board of travel technology company Skyscanner. He trained as a Chartered Accountant with EY, holds BA(Hons) and MBA degrees from the University of Strathclyde, and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
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Experience
- Scottish Equity Partners (SEP)Chairman & Senior Partnercurrent2025 — present
- Scottish Equity Partners (SEP)Managing Partner and co-founder2000 — 2025
- Heart of Midlothian FCChairmancurrent2025 — presentEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
- British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)Former Chairman and Member of Council2017 — 2021
- SkyscannerNon Executive Director2010 — 2016Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Investments
Board seats
Skyscanner
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Scottish Equity Partners
Alizeh McClelland
Investor at Scottish Equity Partners
Andrew Buchan
General Counsel at Scottish Equity Partners
Andrew Davison
Investor at Scottish Equity Partners
Andrew J Davidson
Investor at Scottish Equity Partners
Angus Conroy
Investor at Scottish Equity Partners
Cécile Tirbonod
CFO at Aster Capital
Daniel Muranda
Investor at Scottish Equity Partners
Fraser McLatchie
Director at Scottish Equity Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Calum Paterson?
- Calum Paterson co-founded Scottish Equity Partners in 2000 and led it as Managing Partner before becoming Chairman & Senior Partner in 2025, chairing the firm's Partnership Board and Investment Committee. He has invested in growth companies for over three decades and previously sat on the board of travel technology company Skyscanner. He trained as a Chartered Accountant with EY, holds BA(Hons) and MBA degrees from the University of Strathclyde, and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
- Where does Calum Paterson work?
- Calum Paterson is Chairman & Senior Partner at Scottish Equity Partners.
- What boards does Calum Paterson sit on?
- Calum Paterson holds tracked board seats at Skyscanner.
- Where did Calum Paterson go to school?
- Calum Paterson studied at University of Strathclyde (BA hons, MBA); ICAS - The Professional Body of CAs (CA); Royal Society of Edinburgh (FRSE).
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