Scottish Enterprise

Scottish Enterprise is Scotland's primary economic development agency, functioning as a non-departmental public body of the Scottish Government. Established in 1991 and based in Glasgow, it aims to enhance Scotland's economic landscape by fostering an innovative and productive economy with a strong international presence. The agency collaborates with both public and private sectors to identify and leverage opportunities for sustainable economic growth. It supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by connecting them with appropriate funding sources, facilitating access to finance, and assisting in management and growth strategies. Scottish Enterprise specifically targets sectors such as food and drink, creative industries, financial services, renewable energy, healthcare, and biotechnology. Additionally, it partners with various investors, including business angels and venture capitalists, to strengthen the funding landscape for Scottish businesses, ultimately contributing to the broader objectives outlined in its business plan.

Reuben Aitken

Managing Director, International Operations

Rhona Allison

Managing Director, Business Growth

Victoria Carmichael

Commercial Director

Mark Hallan

Global Director, Strategic Relationships

Jane Martin

Managing Director Of Business Services

Jim McFarlane

Managing Director of Operations

Kerry Sharp

Director of Entrepreneurship and Investment

Charlie Smith

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

Susan Armes

Senior Investment Manager

Past deals in Laser

Vector Photonics

Seed Round in 2023
Vector Photonics is a spin-out company from the University of Glasgow, located in Glasgow, Scotland, a notable center for optical and photonics innovation. The company specializes in developing advanced semiconductor laser technology aimed at enhancing data communications and additive manufacturing processes, including metal and plastic printing. Its innovative approach centers on photonic crystal surface-emitting lasers, which are cost-effective and emit light from their top surface, similar to vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs). This design facilitates easy packaging and integration into printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic assemblies, allowing various industries to seamlessly adopt this semiconductor laser technology into their operations.

Chromacity

Venture Round in 2021
Chromacity Ltd. is a company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, that specializes in the development, manufacture, and distribution of wavelength tunable femtosecond lasers for various applications in life sciences and spectroscopy. The company's product lineup includes several advanced laser systems, such as the Spark 1030-nm and Spark-HP 1040-nm femtosecond lasers, which are designed for high performance and versatility. Additionally, Chromacity offers femtosecond optical parametric oscillators (OPOs), such as the Spark-OPO and Spark-ultra, which produce tunable femtosecond pulses across a broad range of wavelengths. The technology is built on robust, patent-pending fiber-laser innovations, providing reliable and user-friendly operation through an embedded web server. Chromacity also collaborates with systems manufacturers to supply custom OEM femtosecond and picosecond lasers tailored to specific engineering and materials processing needs. Founded in 2013 as a spin-out from Heriot-Watt University, the company leverages over 40 years of expertise in ultrafast lasers and serves clients in North America, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, and beyond.

Skylark Lasers

Venture Round in 2020
Skylark Lasers is a photonics company that specializes in the development and production of continuous wave (CW) single frequency diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) lasers. Utilizing its proprietary BRaMMS Technology® platform, the company offers lasers known for their exceptional spectral performance and high output power. Skylark Lasers serves a diverse clientele across various industrial and scientific fields, providing solutions for applications such as microchip inspection, quantum sensing, metrology, avionics, wind power generation, defense, financial data servers, and biomedical research. The compact design of Skylark's NX lasers enables customers to reveal the unseen, detect the invisible, and measure the unknown effectively.

Skylark Lasers

Venture Round in 2020
Skylark Lasers is a photonics company that specializes in the development and production of continuous wave (CW) single frequency diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) lasers. Utilizing its proprietary BRaMMS Technology® platform, the company offers lasers known for their exceptional spectral performance and high output power. Skylark Lasers serves a diverse clientele across various industrial and scientific fields, providing solutions for applications such as microchip inspection, quantum sensing, metrology, avionics, wind power generation, defense, financial data servers, and biomedical research. The compact design of Skylark's NX lasers enables customers to reveal the unseen, detect the invisible, and measure the unknown effectively.

M Squared Lasers

Grant in 2019
M Squared Lasers is a manufacturer of advanced lasers and photonic instruments designed to enhance capabilities, reliability, and usability across various industrial and scientific sectors. With over twenty years of experience, the company specializes in harnessing the power of light to drive innovation and facilitate cross-sector partnerships. Its product offerings cater to diverse industries, including manufacturing, oil and gas, space technology, and healthcare. M Squared's technology plays a significant role in breakthroughs in fields such as dementia research, cancer diagnosis, and whiskey maturation. By providing cutting-edge solutions, M Squared Lasers aims to address complex challenges and accelerate advancements in multiple applications.

Sense Photonics

Grant in 2019
Sense Photonics, Inc. specializes in developing advanced light detection and ranging (LiDAR) solutions for various applications, including autonomous vehicles, drones, and industrial automation. Founded in 2016 and based in Durham, North Carolina, the company offers solid-state LiDAR sensors that utilize proprietary laser arrays and modular architectures to create high-performance, reliable 3D maps of surroundings in diverse conditions. Their technology is distinguished by its lack of moving parts, which enhances durability and lowers maintenance needs. With over 200 patents, Sense Photonics aims to meet the demanding performance and cost requirements of the automotive and industrial sectors, facilitating advancements in both assisted and autonomous driving technologies.

Skylark Lasers

Venture Round in 2019
Skylark Lasers is a photonics company that specializes in the development and production of continuous wave (CW) single frequency diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) lasers. Utilizing its proprietary BRaMMS Technology® platform, the company offers lasers known for their exceptional spectral performance and high output power. Skylark Lasers serves a diverse clientele across various industrial and scientific fields, providing solutions for applications such as microchip inspection, quantum sensing, metrology, avionics, wind power generation, defense, financial data servers, and biomedical research. The compact design of Skylark's NX lasers enables customers to reveal the unseen, detect the invisible, and measure the unknown effectively.

Skylark Lasers

Venture Round in 2018
Skylark Lasers is a photonics company that specializes in the development and production of continuous wave (CW) single frequency diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) lasers. Utilizing its proprietary BRaMMS Technology® platform, the company offers lasers known for their exceptional spectral performance and high output power. Skylark Lasers serves a diverse clientele across various industrial and scientific fields, providing solutions for applications such as microchip inspection, quantum sensing, metrology, avionics, wind power generation, defense, financial data servers, and biomedical research. The compact design of Skylark's NX lasers enables customers to reveal the unseen, detect the invisible, and measure the unknown effectively.

Chromacity

Seed Round in 2018
Chromacity Ltd. is a company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, that specializes in the development, manufacture, and distribution of wavelength tunable femtosecond lasers for various applications in life sciences and spectroscopy. The company's product lineup includes several advanced laser systems, such as the Spark 1030-nm and Spark-HP 1040-nm femtosecond lasers, which are designed for high performance and versatility. Additionally, Chromacity offers femtosecond optical parametric oscillators (OPOs), such as the Spark-OPO and Spark-ultra, which produce tunable femtosecond pulses across a broad range of wavelengths. The technology is built on robust, patent-pending fiber-laser innovations, providing reliable and user-friendly operation through an embedded web server. Chromacity also collaborates with systems manufacturers to supply custom OEM femtosecond and picosecond lasers tailored to specific engineering and materials processing needs. Founded in 2013 as a spin-out from Heriot-Watt University, the company leverages over 40 years of expertise in ultrafast lasers and serves clients in North America, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, and beyond.

Skylark Lasers

Venture Round in 2017
Skylark Lasers is a photonics company that specializes in the development and production of continuous wave (CW) single frequency diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) lasers. Utilizing its proprietary BRaMMS Technology® platform, the company offers lasers known for their exceptional spectral performance and high output power. Skylark Lasers serves a diverse clientele across various industrial and scientific fields, providing solutions for applications such as microchip inspection, quantum sensing, metrology, avionics, wind power generation, defense, financial data servers, and biomedical research. The compact design of Skylark's NX lasers enables customers to reveal the unseen, detect the invisible, and measure the unknown effectively.

Chromacity

Seed Round in 2017
Chromacity Ltd. is a company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, that specializes in the development, manufacture, and distribution of wavelength tunable femtosecond lasers for various applications in life sciences and spectroscopy. The company's product lineup includes several advanced laser systems, such as the Spark 1030-nm and Spark-HP 1040-nm femtosecond lasers, which are designed for high performance and versatility. Additionally, Chromacity offers femtosecond optical parametric oscillators (OPOs), such as the Spark-OPO and Spark-ultra, which produce tunable femtosecond pulses across a broad range of wavelengths. The technology is built on robust, patent-pending fiber-laser innovations, providing reliable and user-friendly operation through an embedded web server. Chromacity also collaborates with systems manufacturers to supply custom OEM femtosecond and picosecond lasers tailored to specific engineering and materials processing needs. Founded in 2013 as a spin-out from Heriot-Watt University, the company leverages over 40 years of expertise in ultrafast lasers and serves clients in North America, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, and beyond.

Synaptec

Seed Round in 2016
Synaptec Ltd. specializes in developing and deploying advanced photonic sensing systems that leverage existing optical fiber networks to enhance the monitoring of electrical networks. Founded in 2014 and based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, the company offers innovative solutions that measure critical parameters such as voltage, current, temperature, and vibration over long distances and at multiple locations, all using a single optical fiber. This technology helps reduce electrical power transmission costs by minimizing outages, preventing circuit damage, and decreasing the need for civil works. Synaptec's systems provide significant benefits to electricity network operators and society, including cost savings, improved security of energy supply, and lower emissions. Through its patented technologies, Synaptec aims to maximize the stability of power networks and facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources.

Skylark Lasers

Venture Round in 2016
Skylark Lasers is a photonics company that specializes in the development and production of continuous wave (CW) single frequency diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) lasers. Utilizing its proprietary BRaMMS Technology® platform, the company offers lasers known for their exceptional spectral performance and high output power. Skylark Lasers serves a diverse clientele across various industrial and scientific fields, providing solutions for applications such as microchip inspection, quantum sensing, metrology, avionics, wind power generation, defense, financial data servers, and biomedical research. The compact design of Skylark's NX lasers enables customers to reveal the unseen, detect the invisible, and measure the unknown effectively.

Chromacity

Seed Round in 2015
Chromacity Ltd. is a company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, that specializes in the development, manufacture, and distribution of wavelength tunable femtosecond lasers for various applications in life sciences and spectroscopy. The company's product lineup includes several advanced laser systems, such as the Spark 1030-nm and Spark-HP 1040-nm femtosecond lasers, which are designed for high performance and versatility. Additionally, Chromacity offers femtosecond optical parametric oscillators (OPOs), such as the Spark-OPO and Spark-ultra, which produce tunable femtosecond pulses across a broad range of wavelengths. The technology is built on robust, patent-pending fiber-laser innovations, providing reliable and user-friendly operation through an embedded web server. Chromacity also collaborates with systems manufacturers to supply custom OEM femtosecond and picosecond lasers tailored to specific engineering and materials processing needs. Founded in 2013 as a spin-out from Heriot-Watt University, the company leverages over 40 years of expertise in ultrafast lasers and serves clients in North America, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, and beyond.

CST Global

Venture Round in 2009
CST Global provides both a custom foundry service, as well as a range of high-volume, standard laser products for the optical communications markets. They are an active partner in the UK and European, Technology Consortium Programme.
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