Scottish Enterprise

Scottish Enterprise is Scotland's primary economic development agency, operating as a non-departmental public body of the Scottish Government. Its mission is to foster economic growth by supporting the development of innovative, high-wage industries with a strong international presence. The organization plays a crucial role in assisting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in securing financing, helping them engage with funders and access the necessary capital for expansion. Scottish Enterprise invests through its arm, the Scottish Investment Bank, which focuses on various sectors, including renewable energy, life sciences, and creative industries. The firm engages in both direct and fund-of-fund investing, typically providing financial support in the form of equity or loans ranging from £0.01 million to £10 million. Additionally, it collaborates with public and private sectors and works alongside UK and international investors to enhance the funding landscape for Scottish businesses. Through these initiatives, Scottish Enterprise aims to create a sustainable economic impact and strengthen the funding market within Scotland.

Reuben Aitken

Managing Director, International Operations

Rhona Allison

Managing Director, Business Growth

Mark Hallan

Global Director, Strategic Relationships

Linda Hanna

Interim CEO

Jane Martin

Managing Director of Innovation and Investment

Jim McFarlane

Managing Director of Operations

Charlie Smith

Managing Director of Scottish Development International and Group Head of Strategy and Technology

Past deals in Space Industry

Smart Green Shipping

Venture Round in 2023
Smart Green Shipping specializes in creating innovative, digitally enabled wind-powered solutions for the maritime industry. The company has developed data-driven wing sails that optimize merchant shipping routes through advanced software. By utilizing meteorological and satellite data, Smart Green Shipping's system projects annual fuel savings for shipping companies, whether they retrofit existing vessels or incorporate the technology into new builds. This approach not only promotes the adoption of wind assist technologies but also aims to enhance operational efficiency and reduce fuel consumption in shipping operations.

Smart Green Shipping

Grant in 2022
Smart Green Shipping specializes in creating innovative, digitally enabled wind-powered solutions for the maritime industry. The company has developed data-driven wing sails that optimize merchant shipping routes through advanced software. By utilizing meteorological and satellite data, Smart Green Shipping's system projects annual fuel savings for shipping companies, whether they retrofit existing vessels or incorporate the technology into new builds. This approach not only promotes the adoption of wind assist technologies but also aims to enhance operational efficiency and reduce fuel consumption in shipping operations.

Innovatium

Seed Round in 2022
Innovatium is a technology company that focuses on renewable energy.

Mangata Networks

Series A in 2022
Developer of satellite-enabled telecommunication technology designed to help businesses create a bridge between connectivity and access. The company's technology enables seamless integration into networks and lets scaling of data connectivity across geographies, enabling businesses to save money and have access to continuous connectivity.

Global Surface Intelligence

Debt Financing in 2020
Global Surface Intelligence Ltd. is a data services company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in earth observation and predictive analytics, utilizing satellite, UAV, and ground survey data to deliver actionable insights for various industries. Its GSi-Platform offers predictive modeling solutions for diverse scenarios, while products like GSi-Carbon provide detailed assessments of biomass carbon stocks. GSi-Crop delivers mapped crop yield predictions, and GSi-Timber supplies information on timber volumes for forest inventory assessments. Additionally, GSi-Blowdown monitors forest damage from extreme weather, and GSi-Soil focuses on soil carbon monitoring. By transforming complex data into commercially valuable insights, Global Surface Intelligence aids clients in effectively managing land-based assets and understanding environmental changes.

Skylark Lasers

Venture Round in 2020
Skylark Lasers, operating under the name UniKLasers Ltd., specializes in the manufacture and marketing of single frequency diode pumped solid-state lasers. Founded in 2013 by Professor Fedor Karpushko, the company is headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, where it houses its main office, research and development, and manufacturing facilities. UniKLasers is committed to innovation in the laser technology sector, utilizing its proprietary BRaMMS technology to produce lasers that emit light with exceptional purity and true single frequency operation. Since its inception, the company has experienced significant growth, attracting private and venture capital investments, receiving support from Scottish Enterprise, and earning multiple awards from Innovate UK.

Skylark Lasers

Venture Round in 2020
Skylark Lasers, operating under the name UniKLasers Ltd., specializes in the manufacture and marketing of single frequency diode pumped solid-state lasers. Founded in 2013 by Professor Fedor Karpushko, the company is headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, where it houses its main office, research and development, and manufacturing facilities. UniKLasers is committed to innovation in the laser technology sector, utilizing its proprietary BRaMMS technology to produce lasers that emit light with exceptional purity and true single frequency operation. Since its inception, the company has experienced significant growth, attracting private and venture capital investments, receiving support from Scottish Enterprise, and earning multiple awards from Innovate UK.

ION Geophysical

Grant in 2020
ION Geophysical Corporation is a technology-oriented company that delivers a range of geophysical products and services primarily to the global oil and gas industry. It operates through two main segments: E&P Technology & Services and Operations Optimization. The E&P Technology & Services segment focuses on data processing, imaging services, survey planning and design, and reservoir characterization, while also offering technical and strategic advisory services. The Operations Optimization segment specializes in survey design, command and control software, and maintenance services for marine and seabed operations. This segment also develops and repairs marine acquisition systems and ocean bottom data technologies. ION Geophysical's services are marketed through direct sales and third-party representatives, catering to diverse regions including North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company was previously known as Input/Output, Inc. before rebranding in 2007.

Global Surface Intelligence

Venture Round in 2019
Global Surface Intelligence Ltd. is a data services company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in earth observation and predictive analytics, utilizing satellite, UAV, and ground survey data to deliver actionable insights for various industries. Its GSi-Platform offers predictive modeling solutions for diverse scenarios, while products like GSi-Carbon provide detailed assessments of biomass carbon stocks. GSi-Crop delivers mapped crop yield predictions, and GSi-Timber supplies information on timber volumes for forest inventory assessments. Additionally, GSi-Blowdown monitors forest damage from extreme weather, and GSi-Soil focuses on soil carbon monitoring. By transforming complex data into commercially valuable insights, Global Surface Intelligence aids clients in effectively managing land-based assets and understanding environmental changes.

Spire

Grant in 2019
Spire Global, Inc. specializes in satellite data services, leveraging a constellation of nanosatellites to provide advanced analytics in maritime, aviation, and weather tracking. The company's key products include Spire Sense, which offers ship tracking data for various applications such as trade monitoring and search and rescue, and Spire Stratus, which delivers global weather information. Spire's machine learning and analytics tools assist clients, including mining companies, governmental agencies, and port operators, in tracking vessels and monitoring environmental conditions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Spire Global also has offices in Glasgow and Singapore, ensuring real-time global coverage and data insights for informed decision-making.

M Squared Lasers

Grant in 2019
M Squared Lasers develops and manufactures next-generation lasers and photonic instruments that bring new capabilities, higher reliability and greater ease of use to a diverse range of industrial and scientific applications. With a core team that has more than twenty years of experience, and a track record of supplying award-winning products to worldwide markets, M Squared is ideally placed to help solve problems, de-risk your projects and accelerate your applications.

Skylark Lasers

Venture Round in 2019
Skylark Lasers, operating under the name UniKLasers Ltd., specializes in the manufacture and marketing of single frequency diode pumped solid-state lasers. Founded in 2013 by Professor Fedor Karpushko, the company is headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, where it houses its main office, research and development, and manufacturing facilities. UniKLasers is committed to innovation in the laser technology sector, utilizing its proprietary BRaMMS technology to produce lasers that emit light with exceptional purity and true single frequency operation. Since its inception, the company has experienced significant growth, attracting private and venture capital investments, receiving support from Scottish Enterprise, and earning multiple awards from Innovate UK.

Skylark Lasers

Venture Round in 2018
Skylark Lasers, operating under the name UniKLasers Ltd., specializes in the manufacture and marketing of single frequency diode pumped solid-state lasers. Founded in 2013 by Professor Fedor Karpushko, the company is headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, where it houses its main office, research and development, and manufacturing facilities. UniKLasers is committed to innovation in the laser technology sector, utilizing its proprietary BRaMMS technology to produce lasers that emit light with exceptional purity and true single frequency operation. Since its inception, the company has experienced significant growth, attracting private and venture capital investments, receiving support from Scottish Enterprise, and earning multiple awards from Innovate UK.

Global Surface Intelligence

Venture Round in 2018
Global Surface Intelligence Ltd. is a data services company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in earth observation and predictive analytics, utilizing satellite, UAV, and ground survey data to deliver actionable insights for various industries. Its GSi-Platform offers predictive modeling solutions for diverse scenarios, while products like GSi-Carbon provide detailed assessments of biomass carbon stocks. GSi-Crop delivers mapped crop yield predictions, and GSi-Timber supplies information on timber volumes for forest inventory assessments. Additionally, GSi-Blowdown monitors forest damage from extreme weather, and GSi-Soil focuses on soil carbon monitoring. By transforming complex data into commercially valuable insights, Global Surface Intelligence aids clients in effectively managing land-based assets and understanding environmental changes.

Global Surface Intelligence

Venture Round in 2018
Global Surface Intelligence Ltd. is a data services company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in earth observation and predictive analytics, utilizing satellite, UAV, and ground survey data to deliver actionable insights for various industries. Its GSi-Platform offers predictive modeling solutions for diverse scenarios, while products like GSi-Carbon provide detailed assessments of biomass carbon stocks. GSi-Crop delivers mapped crop yield predictions, and GSi-Timber supplies information on timber volumes for forest inventory assessments. Additionally, GSi-Blowdown monitors forest damage from extreme weather, and GSi-Soil focuses on soil carbon monitoring. By transforming complex data into commercially valuable insights, Global Surface Intelligence aids clients in effectively managing land-based assets and understanding environmental changes.

Bird.i

Grant in 2018
Bird.i collates and disseminates the best of the world’s satellite, airborne and drone imagery in real time, in order to provide insights and data to businesses globally. The high quality, frequency and accuracy of Bird.i’s images are superior even to the likes of Google Maps, meaning that clients can efficiently monitor changes and trends on the ground, helping companies solve problems, make important decisions, gain competitive advantage and plan for the future.

Global Surface Intelligence

Venture Round in 2017
Global Surface Intelligence Ltd. is a data services company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in earth observation and predictive analytics, utilizing satellite, UAV, and ground survey data to deliver actionable insights for various industries. Its GSi-Platform offers predictive modeling solutions for diverse scenarios, while products like GSi-Carbon provide detailed assessments of biomass carbon stocks. GSi-Crop delivers mapped crop yield predictions, and GSi-Timber supplies information on timber volumes for forest inventory assessments. Additionally, GSi-Blowdown monitors forest damage from extreme weather, and GSi-Soil focuses on soil carbon monitoring. By transforming complex data into commercially valuable insights, Global Surface Intelligence aids clients in effectively managing land-based assets and understanding environmental changes.

Bird.i

Series A in 2017
Bird.i collates and disseminates the best of the world’s satellite, airborne and drone imagery in real time, in order to provide insights and data to businesses globally. The high quality, frequency and accuracy of Bird.i’s images are superior even to the likes of Google Maps, meaning that clients can efficiently monitor changes and trends on the ground, helping companies solve problems, make important decisions, gain competitive advantage and plan for the future.

Skylark Lasers

Venture Round in 2017
Skylark Lasers, operating under the name UniKLasers Ltd., specializes in the manufacture and marketing of single frequency diode pumped solid-state lasers. Founded in 2013 by Professor Fedor Karpushko, the company is headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, where it houses its main office, research and development, and manufacturing facilities. UniKLasers is committed to innovation in the laser technology sector, utilizing its proprietary BRaMMS technology to produce lasers that emit light with exceptional purity and true single frequency operation. Since its inception, the company has experienced significant growth, attracting private and venture capital investments, receiving support from Scottish Enterprise, and earning multiple awards from Innovate UK.

Global Surface Intelligence

Venture Round in 2017
Global Surface Intelligence Ltd. is a data services company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in earth observation and predictive analytics, utilizing satellite, UAV, and ground survey data to deliver actionable insights for various industries. Its GSi-Platform offers predictive modeling solutions for diverse scenarios, while products like GSi-Carbon provide detailed assessments of biomass carbon stocks. GSi-Crop delivers mapped crop yield predictions, and GSi-Timber supplies information on timber volumes for forest inventory assessments. Additionally, GSi-Blowdown monitors forest damage from extreme weather, and GSi-Soil focuses on soil carbon monitoring. By transforming complex data into commercially valuable insights, Global Surface Intelligence aids clients in effectively managing land-based assets and understanding environmental changes.

Bird.i

Seed Round in 2016
Bird.i collates and disseminates the best of the world’s satellite, airborne and drone imagery in real time, in order to provide insights and data to businesses globally. The high quality, frequency and accuracy of Bird.i’s images are superior even to the likes of Google Maps, meaning that clients can efficiently monitor changes and trends on the ground, helping companies solve problems, make important decisions, gain competitive advantage and plan for the future.

Bird.i

Grant in 2016
Bird.i collates and disseminates the best of the world’s satellite, airborne and drone imagery in real time, in order to provide insights and data to businesses globally. The high quality, frequency and accuracy of Bird.i’s images are superior even to the likes of Google Maps, meaning that clients can efficiently monitor changes and trends on the ground, helping companies solve problems, make important decisions, gain competitive advantage and plan for the future.

Skylark Lasers

Venture Round in 2016
Skylark Lasers, operating under the name UniKLasers Ltd., specializes in the manufacture and marketing of single frequency diode pumped solid-state lasers. Founded in 2013 by Professor Fedor Karpushko, the company is headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, where it houses its main office, research and development, and manufacturing facilities. UniKLasers is committed to innovation in the laser technology sector, utilizing its proprietary BRaMMS technology to produce lasers that emit light with exceptional purity and true single frequency operation. Since its inception, the company has experienced significant growth, attracting private and venture capital investments, receiving support from Scottish Enterprise, and earning multiple awards from Innovate UK.

Spire

Grant in 2015
Spire Global, Inc. specializes in satellite data services, leveraging a constellation of nanosatellites to provide advanced analytics in maritime, aviation, and weather tracking. The company's key products include Spire Sense, which offers ship tracking data for various applications such as trade monitoring and search and rescue, and Spire Stratus, which delivers global weather information. Spire's machine learning and analytics tools assist clients, including mining companies, governmental agencies, and port operators, in tracking vessels and monitoring environmental conditions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Spire Global also has offices in Glasgow and Singapore, ensuring real-time global coverage and data insights for informed decision-making.

Global Surface Intelligence

Venture Round in 2014
Global Surface Intelligence Ltd. is a data services company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in earth observation and predictive analytics, utilizing satellite, UAV, and ground survey data to deliver actionable insights for various industries. Its GSi-Platform offers predictive modeling solutions for diverse scenarios, while products like GSi-Carbon provide detailed assessments of biomass carbon stocks. GSi-Crop delivers mapped crop yield predictions, and GSi-Timber supplies information on timber volumes for forest inventory assessments. Additionally, GSi-Blowdown monitors forest damage from extreme weather, and GSi-Soil focuses on soil carbon monitoring. By transforming complex data into commercially valuable insights, Global Surface Intelligence aids clients in effectively managing land-based assets and understanding environmental changes.

Global Surface Intelligence

Venture Round in 2013
Global Surface Intelligence Ltd. is a data services company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in earth observation and predictive analytics, utilizing satellite, UAV, and ground survey data to deliver actionable insights for various industries. Its GSi-Platform offers predictive modeling solutions for diverse scenarios, while products like GSi-Carbon provide detailed assessments of biomass carbon stocks. GSi-Crop delivers mapped crop yield predictions, and GSi-Timber supplies information on timber volumes for forest inventory assessments. Additionally, GSi-Blowdown monitors forest damage from extreme weather, and GSi-Soil focuses on soil carbon monitoring. By transforming complex data into commercially valuable insights, Global Surface Intelligence aids clients in effectively managing land-based assets and understanding environmental changes.

Global Surface Intelligence

Venture Round in 2013
Global Surface Intelligence Ltd. is a data services company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in earth observation and predictive analytics, utilizing satellite, UAV, and ground survey data to deliver actionable insights for various industries. Its GSi-Platform offers predictive modeling solutions for diverse scenarios, while products like GSi-Carbon provide detailed assessments of biomass carbon stocks. GSi-Crop delivers mapped crop yield predictions, and GSi-Timber supplies information on timber volumes for forest inventory assessments. Additionally, GSi-Blowdown monitors forest damage from extreme weather, and GSi-Soil focuses on soil carbon monitoring. By transforming complex data into commercially valuable insights, Global Surface Intelligence aids clients in effectively managing land-based assets and understanding environmental changes.

Star Net Geomatics Ltd.

Venture Round in 2012
Star Net Geomatics Ltd. provides a wide range of surveying, inspection and design services to the telecommunications, renewables, civil engineering, oil and gas and nuclear sectors.

Star Net Geomatics Ltd.

Venture Round in 2011
Star Net Geomatics Ltd. provides a wide range of surveying, inspection and design services to the telecommunications, renewables, civil engineering, oil and gas and nuclear sectors.

Clyde Space

Venture Round in 2011
Clyde Space is a company that designs and manufactures hardware for CubeSats, small satellites, nanosatellites.
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