2014

SCOTLAND’s business angel groups have made a major contribution to entrepreneurial activity in the country, an expert study has shown. Academics from the business schools at Glasgow and Edinburgh universities found groups of angels investors had played a key role in ensuring that wealth amassed […]

Article by Professor Dylan Jones-Evans on  how Scotland’s ‘silent’ and industry focused angel investment model could be adopted in Wales. To read the article please click here.

The new name is inspired by Epidaurus, the home of ancient Greece’s first hospital and the temple of the Greek God of Medicine. It reflects their focus on innovation in the healthcare sector and our commitment to investing in young life science and health technology companies. For

Young Company Finance have recently launched a Guide that brings together directories of funders and advisers with articles giving guidance to young companies preparing to raise finance. To view the Guide please click HERE

Scottish Investment Bank have released their annual review. To read the document please click HERE.

Epidarex Capital (previously Rockspring Ventures) has announced a £4 million Series A investment, in Edinburgh Molecular Imaging (EMI). Scottish Enterprise’s investment arm, the Scottish Investment Bank, also participated in the round. To read more please click HERE.

Startup Grind, the global start-up community designed to educate, inspire and connect entrepreneurs through monthly events featuring founders, innovators, educators and investors will launch their next Chapter in Edinburgh on 24th February.   Backed by the Google for Entrepreneurs programme, Startup Grind has over 50 Chapters

Aberdeen based Corex have received multi-million backing from the Scottish Investment Bank to help drive expansion. To read the full story please click HERE.

A £3.8 million fund for waste sorting, repair and recycling projects launched by the Scottish Government is now open. For more information please click HERE.

Catalyst is an exciting new programme; the first in the UK designed to help more women learn about angel investing; and more growth aspiring women entrepreneurs prepare for investment and growth finance. Bringing both together creates a deeper understanding from both sides and builds useful

LINC network member HALO has released their latest Newsletter. To view the newsletter please click HERE.

YOUNG entrepreneurs from around Scotland have been recognised in a business awards scheme run by The Prince’s Trust Scotland and BT Scotland. To read the full story please click HERE.