Mask Logic is a manufacturer specializing in personalized protective face masks designed for comfort and safety. Their products aim to enhance workplace health and safety by providing respiratory protection against airborne hazards.
UFraction8
Venture Round in 2025
UFraction8 is a developer of innovative bioprocessing technology that specializes in scalable solutions for biomass filtration, separation, and dewatering. The company’s technology is applicable to a diverse range of microorganisms, including microalgae, yeast, and bacteria, allowing for the effective sorting of biomass from culture media without the use of harmful flocculants or traditional methods such as centrifugation and membrane filtration. By utilizing advanced microfluidic devices, uFraction8 enhances throughput for industrial-scale applications, including liquid particle processing and selective concentration of pathogens. This technology offers a cost-effective alternative to conventional liquid processing methods, enabling industries to improve efficiency and reduce expenses in their operations.
Highland Heritage Woodworks
Grant in 2025
Highland Heritage Woodworks engages in timber industry, dedicated to demonstrating the untapped potential of locally-sourced timber.
Nandi Proteins
Convertible Note in 2024
Nandi Proteins Limited is a UK-based company, established in 2000 and spun out of Heriot Watt University in 2001. Formerly known as Nandi Biotechnology Limited, the company specializes in developing innovative technologies to enhance the functional properties of proteins used in food manufacturing and nutrition. Nandi Proteins focuses on improving common proteins such as whey, egg, and soy through patented processes that utilize controlled heat, time, and temperature. The company's goal is to lead the market in denatured protein technology, offering value-added protein products and pursuing strategic licensing agreements with industry partners. By leveraging its expertise, Nandi Proteins aims to deliver significant growth and provide manufacturers with the ability to enhance the physical characteristics and health benefits of food and beverage products while also enabling the cost-effective extraction of valuable components.
QuickBlock
Seed Round in 2024
QuickBlock is a manufacturer of modular building systems made from recycled plastic, providing an eco-friendly alternative to traditional concrete blocks. The company's innovative flat-packed building blocks are designed for use in various temporary construction projects, including defense and military applications, agricultural buildings, shelter sheds, and other structures. By utilizing recycled materials, QuickBlock enables users to reduce costs while also promoting environmental sustainability in the construction industry.
Medical Device Manufacturing Centre
Grant in 2023
Medical Device Manufacturing Centre provides medical device developers and manufacturers with the advice, technical expertise, and facilities essential for companies that are seeking to translate medical device concepts into commercial products.
Mage Control Systems
Grant in 2023
Mage Control Systems is a design company that provides embedded electronic control systems for a range of industries. They can take the ideas and requirements from concept to reality, from blue sky design to increased manufacturing. Their assessment and testing methods are thorough and match industry standards, assuring dependability and performance in difficult situations.
RAB Microfluidics
Series B in 2022
RAB Microfluidics specializes in diagnosing early signs of failure in lubricated machinery by utilizing its patented microfluidic technology and artificial intelligence. The company has developed a lab-on-a-chip solution that automates the analysis of lubricating oil, enabling real-time data delivery that identifies equipment deterioration and impending failures. This innovative approach revolutionizes maintenance practices across various industries, including maritime, renewable energy, aerospace, and manufacturing. By providing laboratory-quality data and actionable insights, RAB Microfluidics aims to enhance equipment reliability and effectiveness, facilitating a shift towards Condition-based Maintenance (CbM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) strategies. The company's mission is to empower businesses with intelligent insights into machinery conditions, ultimately reducing costs and improving operational efficiency.
UFraction8
Seed Round in 2022
UFraction8 is a developer of innovative bioprocessing technology that specializes in scalable solutions for biomass filtration, separation, and dewatering. The company’s technology is applicable to a diverse range of microorganisms, including microalgae, yeast, and bacteria, allowing for the effective sorting of biomass from culture media without the use of harmful flocculants or traditional methods such as centrifugation and membrane filtration. By utilizing advanced microfluidic devices, uFraction8 enhances throughput for industrial-scale applications, including liquid particle processing and selective concentration of pathogens. This technology offers a cost-effective alternative to conventional liquid processing methods, enabling industries to improve efficiency and reduce expenses in their operations.
Vert Rotors UK Limited, established in 2013 and located in Edinburgh, specializes in manufacturing ultra-compact, light, and low-vibration Conical Rotary Compressors (CRC) using proprietary technology. These compressors feature an inner screw rotor that revolves within an outer screw rotor, making them ideal for applications in refrigeration, industrial, vacuum, space, and compressed air sectors, as well as in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning markets. The company's products are particularly suited for situations where size and weight are critical, and where minimizing vibration and noise is essential.
Vert Rotors
Venture Round in 2021
Vert Rotors UK Limited, established in 2013 and located in Edinburgh, specializes in manufacturing ultra-compact, light, and low-vibration Conical Rotary Compressors (CRC) using proprietary technology. These compressors feature an inner screw rotor that revolves within an outer screw rotor, making them ideal for applications in refrigeration, industrial, vacuum, space, and compressed air sectors, as well as in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning markets. The company's products are particularly suited for situations where size and weight are critical, and where minimizing vibration and noise is essential.
QuickBlock
Seed Round in 2021
QuickBlock is a manufacturer of modular building systems made from recycled plastic, providing an eco-friendly alternative to traditional concrete blocks. The company's innovative flat-packed building blocks are designed for use in various temporary construction projects, including defense and military applications, agricultural buildings, shelter sheds, and other structures. By utilizing recycled materials, QuickBlock enables users to reduce costs while also promoting environmental sustainability in the construction industry.
RAB Microfluidics
Venture Round in 2021
RAB Microfluidics specializes in diagnosing early signs of failure in lubricated machinery by utilizing its patented microfluidic technology and artificial intelligence. The company has developed a lab-on-a-chip solution that automates the analysis of lubricating oil, enabling real-time data delivery that identifies equipment deterioration and impending failures. This innovative approach revolutionizes maintenance practices across various industries, including maritime, renewable energy, aerospace, and manufacturing. By providing laboratory-quality data and actionable insights, RAB Microfluidics aims to enhance equipment reliability and effectiveness, facilitating a shift towards Condition-based Maintenance (CbM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) strategies. The company's mission is to empower businesses with intelligent insights into machinery conditions, ultimately reducing costs and improving operational efficiency.
Particle Analytics
Debt Financing in 2020
Particle Analytics Ltd. is a software company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializing in technologies for the preparation, visualization, and analysis of discrete element method (DEM) simulation data related to particles and industrial bulk solids. Founded in 2015 as a spin-out from the University of Edinburgh, the company has rapidly established itself in the market by offering innovative post-processing and pre-processing solutions. Its software incorporates advanced techniques for analyzing simulation data, allowing users to create and modify geometries and meshes before simulations, as well as to project particle information for enhanced analysis. By delivering significant efficiencies and improvements in decision-making, Particle Analytics serves multinational organizations that deal with large volumes of particulate solids, positioning itself as a disruptive force in the industry.
Optoscribe
Debt Financing in 2020
Optoscribe Limited, established in 2010 and headquartered in Livingston, UK, specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative 3D light waveguides for optical telecommunications markets. The company offers a range of products including ultra-low crosstalk multicore fiber fanout devices, channel devices, 3D MMux photonic lanterns, and FCX glass interfaces. These solutions facilitate connections between various types of fibers such as single-mode, multi-mode, multicore, and few mode fibers. Optoscribe's unique selling proposition lies in its proprietary 3D glass-based photonic integrated circuit platform, which enables compact and robust optical interconnects, reduces assembly costs, and supports advanced space division multiplexed transmission. The company caters to a wide array of communications applications, addressing fiber density issues as data transfer speeds increase from 400Gb/s to 800Gb/s and beyond. Optoscribe's products are designed to meet the stringent needs of communications markets, with proven manufacturing processes ensuring scalability and reliability.
Vert Rotors
Debt Financing in 2020
Vert Rotors UK Limited, established in 2013 and located in Edinburgh, specializes in manufacturing ultra-compact, light, and low-vibration Conical Rotary Compressors (CRC) using proprietary technology. These compressors feature an inner screw rotor that revolves within an outer screw rotor, making them ideal for applications in refrigeration, industrial, vacuum, space, and compressed air sectors, as well as in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning markets. The company's products are particularly suited for situations where size and weight are critical, and where minimizing vibration and noise is essential.
Sunamp Ltd. specializes in the design, production, and sale of innovative heat battery systems that provide efficient thermal energy storage for both residential and industrial applications. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Macmerry, East Lothian, Scotland, the company offers a range of products, including the UniQ heat batteries for upgrading hot water and heating systems, SunampPV for storing excess solar energy as heat, and SunampStack, which enhances the performance of renewable heat sources like air source heat pumps. Sunamp also develops the SunampCube for large-scale community and commercial heat storage and is exploring applications in the automotive sector. Utilizing phase change materials, Sunamp's heat battery technologies are compact, stable, non-toxic, and enabled for Internet of Things integration, making them a clean and cost-effective solution for thermal energy storage.
Sunamp
Venture Round in 2020
Sunamp Ltd. specializes in the design, production, and sale of innovative heat battery systems that provide efficient thermal energy storage for both residential and industrial applications. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Macmerry, East Lothian, Scotland, the company offers a range of products, including the UniQ heat batteries for upgrading hot water and heating systems, SunampPV for storing excess solar energy as heat, and SunampStack, which enhances the performance of renewable heat sources like air source heat pumps. Sunamp also develops the SunampCube for large-scale community and commercial heat storage and is exploring applications in the automotive sector. Utilizing phase change materials, Sunamp's heat battery technologies are compact, stable, non-toxic, and enabled for Internet of Things integration, making them a clean and cost-effective solution for thermal energy storage.
Optoscribe
Venture Round in 2020
Optoscribe Limited, established in 2010 and headquartered in Livingston, UK, specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative 3D light waveguides for optical telecommunications markets. The company offers a range of products including ultra-low crosstalk multicore fiber fanout devices, channel devices, 3D MMux photonic lanterns, and FCX glass interfaces. These solutions facilitate connections between various types of fibers such as single-mode, multi-mode, multicore, and few mode fibers. Optoscribe's unique selling proposition lies in its proprietary 3D glass-based photonic integrated circuit platform, which enables compact and robust optical interconnects, reduces assembly costs, and supports advanced space division multiplexed transmission. The company caters to a wide array of communications applications, addressing fiber density issues as data transfer speeds increase from 400Gb/s to 800Gb/s and beyond. Optoscribe's products are designed to meet the stringent needs of communications markets, with proven manufacturing processes ensuring scalability and reliability.
Vert Rotors
Venture Round in 2020
Vert Rotors UK Limited, established in 2013 and located in Edinburgh, specializes in manufacturing ultra-compact, light, and low-vibration Conical Rotary Compressors (CRC) using proprietary technology. These compressors feature an inner screw rotor that revolves within an outer screw rotor, making them ideal for applications in refrigeration, industrial, vacuum, space, and compressed air sectors, as well as in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning markets. The company's products are particularly suited for situations where size and weight are critical, and where minimizing vibration and noise is essential.
Albacom
Debt Financing in 2020
Albacom Ltd is a specialized company engaged in the design, manufacture, and testing of advanced equipment and components, primarily serving military applications in international defense markets. Established in 1989, Albacom has developed a strong reputation as a supplier of high-tech products, leveraging its heritage from a former division of Ferranti, which it acquired through a management buyout in 1990. The company operates through five divisions: Electronic Design and Manufacture, Lifting Equipment Testing, Microwave Design and Manufacture, Electric Motor, and Surface Engineering and Machining. The Electronic Design and Manufacture division focuses on PCB assembly and environmental testing services, while the Lifting Equipment Testing division provides testing and repair services. The Microwave Design and Manufacture division specializes in microwave components, and the Electric Motor division offers refurbishment and repair services for electric motors. Lastly, the Surface Engineering and Machining division focuses on electro-mechanical systems. Albacom prides itself on being a single source supplier for a majority of its products, often collaborating with customers from the early stages of their programs.
SHE Software
Grant in 2020
SHE Software Ltd. is a provider of health and safety software solutions aimed at minimizing workplace risks. Founded in 1993 and based in East Kilbride, United Kingdom, the company specializes in its flagship product, Assure, which facilitates comprehensive health and safety management through features such as incident reporting, risk assessments, training record management, and contractor regulation. SHE Software also offers various modules that cover risk assessment, incident management, asset management, behavioral management, and environmental assessments, making it applicable across multiple sectors, including healthcare, construction, manufacturing, and education. The company delivers its software via desktop, web, cloud, and mobile platforms, ensuring broad accessibility and engagement. With a focus on innovation, SHE Software is positioned at the forefront of the evolving health and safety landscape, leveraging advancements in cloud computing and predictive analytics to enhance productivity and safety assurance for its clients.
Particle Analytics
Venture Round in 2019
Particle Analytics Ltd. is a software company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializing in technologies for the preparation, visualization, and analysis of discrete element method (DEM) simulation data related to particles and industrial bulk solids. Founded in 2015 as a spin-out from the University of Edinburgh, the company has rapidly established itself in the market by offering innovative post-processing and pre-processing solutions. Its software incorporates advanced techniques for analyzing simulation data, allowing users to create and modify geometries and meshes before simulations, as well as to project particle information for enhanced analysis. By delivering significant efficiencies and improvements in decision-making, Particle Analytics serves multinational organizations that deal with large volumes of particulate solids, positioning itself as a disruptive force in the industry.
M Squared Lasers
Grant in 2019
M Squared Lasers is a manufacturer of advanced lasers and photonic instruments that aim to harness the power of light for various industrial and scientific applications. With over twenty years of experience, the company develops next-generation technology that enhances capabilities, reliability, and user-friendliness across multiple sectors, including manufacturing, oil and gas, space technology, and healthcare. M Squared's products facilitate significant advancements in diverse fields, such as dementia research, cancer diagnosis, and whiskey maturation, promoting cross-sector collaborations that drive innovation and address complex challenges. The company's commitment to providing award-winning solutions positions it as a valuable partner in accelerating applications and mitigating project risks.
Sunamp Ltd. specializes in the design, production, and sale of innovative heat battery systems that provide efficient thermal energy storage for both residential and industrial applications. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Macmerry, East Lothian, Scotland, the company offers a range of products, including the UniQ heat batteries for upgrading hot water and heating systems, SunampPV for storing excess solar energy as heat, and SunampStack, which enhances the performance of renewable heat sources like air source heat pumps. Sunamp also develops the SunampCube for large-scale community and commercial heat storage and is exploring applications in the automotive sector. Utilizing phase change materials, Sunamp's heat battery technologies are compact, stable, non-toxic, and enabled for Internet of Things integration, making them a clean and cost-effective solution for thermal energy storage.
Optoscribe
Series C in 2018
Optoscribe Limited, established in 2010 and headquartered in Livingston, UK, specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative 3D light waveguides for optical telecommunications markets. The company offers a range of products including ultra-low crosstalk multicore fiber fanout devices, channel devices, 3D MMux photonic lanterns, and FCX glass interfaces. These solutions facilitate connections between various types of fibers such as single-mode, multi-mode, multicore, and few mode fibers. Optoscribe's unique selling proposition lies in its proprietary 3D glass-based photonic integrated circuit platform, which enables compact and robust optical interconnects, reduces assembly costs, and supports advanced space division multiplexed transmission. The company caters to a wide array of communications applications, addressing fiber density issues as data transfer speeds increase from 400Gb/s to 800Gb/s and beyond. Optoscribe's products are designed to meet the stringent needs of communications markets, with proven manufacturing processes ensuring scalability and reliability.
DuPont Teijin Films
Grant in 2017
DuPont Teijin Films is a prominent global manufacturer of PET and PEN polyester films, headquartered in Chester, Virginia. The company specializes in producing a diverse range of film products and related services tailored for various industries, including healthcare, photovoltaics, durable labels, imaging media, flexible electronics, packaging, electrical insulation, and capacitors. With dedicated marketing, technical, and manufacturing operations around the world, DuPont Teijin Films focuses on delivering innovative solutions that meet the specific needs of its customers across multiple sectors, including specialty, industrial, automotive, and advanced magnetic media applications.
Optoscribe
Series B in 2017
Optoscribe Limited, established in 2010 and headquartered in Livingston, UK, specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative 3D light waveguides for optical telecommunications markets. The company offers a range of products including ultra-low crosstalk multicore fiber fanout devices, channel devices, 3D MMux photonic lanterns, and FCX glass interfaces. These solutions facilitate connections between various types of fibers such as single-mode, multi-mode, multicore, and few mode fibers. Optoscribe's unique selling proposition lies in its proprietary 3D glass-based photonic integrated circuit platform, which enables compact and robust optical interconnects, reduces assembly costs, and supports advanced space division multiplexed transmission. The company caters to a wide array of communications applications, addressing fiber density issues as data transfer speeds increase from 400Gb/s to 800Gb/s and beyond. Optoscribe's products are designed to meet the stringent needs of communications markets, with proven manufacturing processes ensuring scalability and reliability.
Vert Rotors
Venture Round in 2016
Vert Rotors UK Limited, established in 2013 and located in Edinburgh, specializes in manufacturing ultra-compact, light, and low-vibration Conical Rotary Compressors (CRC) using proprietary technology. These compressors feature an inner screw rotor that revolves within an outer screw rotor, making them ideal for applications in refrigeration, industrial, vacuum, space, and compressed air sectors, as well as in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning markets. The company's products are particularly suited for situations where size and weight are critical, and where minimizing vibration and noise is essential.
Optoscribe
Series A in 2016
Optoscribe Limited, established in 2010 and headquartered in Livingston, UK, specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative 3D light waveguides for optical telecommunications markets. The company offers a range of products including ultra-low crosstalk multicore fiber fanout devices, channel devices, 3D MMux photonic lanterns, and FCX glass interfaces. These solutions facilitate connections between various types of fibers such as single-mode, multi-mode, multicore, and few mode fibers. Optoscribe's unique selling proposition lies in its proprietary 3D glass-based photonic integrated circuit platform, which enables compact and robust optical interconnects, reduces assembly costs, and supports advanced space division multiplexed transmission. The company caters to a wide array of communications applications, addressing fiber density issues as data transfer speeds increase from 400Gb/s to 800Gb/s and beyond. Optoscribe's products are designed to meet the stringent needs of communications markets, with proven manufacturing processes ensuring scalability and reliability.
CelluComp
Venture Round in 2016
CelluComp Ltd. is a material science company based in Burntisland, United Kingdom, specializing in the development and commercialization of biobased materials derived from food processing industry waste streams. Founded in 2004, the company produces Curran, a high-performance material made from nano-cellulose fibers extracted from root vegetables. CelluComp offers a range of products, including Curran paste, slurry, and powders, which are suitable for various applications such as paints, coatings, paper, personal care, and construction materials. Its innovative offerings serve multiple industries and aim to provide environmentally sustainable alternatives by utilizing non-hydrocarbon feedstocks. The company distributes its products across several countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, and several nations in Europe and the Middle East.
Sunamp Ltd. specializes in the design, production, and sale of innovative heat battery systems that provide efficient thermal energy storage for both residential and industrial applications. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Macmerry, East Lothian, Scotland, the company offers a range of products, including the UniQ heat batteries for upgrading hot water and heating systems, SunampPV for storing excess solar energy as heat, and SunampStack, which enhances the performance of renewable heat sources like air source heat pumps. Sunamp also develops the SunampCube for large-scale community and commercial heat storage and is exploring applications in the automotive sector. Utilizing phase change materials, Sunamp's heat battery technologies are compact, stable, non-toxic, and enabled for Internet of Things integration, making them a clean and cost-effective solution for thermal energy storage.
Ocutec Ltd., founded in 2001, specializes in designing, developing, and marketing polyethylene glycol-based contact lens materials for vision correction and eye-care markets both in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company leverages expertise from Professor Neil Graham and his team at the University of Strathclyde to create thermoset and thermoplastic polyethylene glycols. Ocutec's soft contact lenses are designed to provide comfort and support ocular health through hydrated lens surfaces that mimic the extracellular matrix, enhancing tear film stability and wearing comfort.
CelluComp
Seed Round in 2013
CelluComp Ltd. is a material science company based in Burntisland, United Kingdom, specializing in the development and commercialization of biobased materials derived from food processing industry waste streams. Founded in 2004, the company produces Curran, a high-performance material made from nano-cellulose fibers extracted from root vegetables. CelluComp offers a range of products, including Curran paste, slurry, and powders, which are suitable for various applications such as paints, coatings, paper, personal care, and construction materials. Its innovative offerings serve multiple industries and aim to provide environmentally sustainable alternatives by utilizing non-hydrocarbon feedstocks. The company distributes its products across several countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, and several nations in Europe and the Middle East.
mLED
Venture Round in 2012
mLED Limited is a developer and manufacturer of gallium nitride micropixellated light-emitting diode (LED) array systems, headquartered in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The company specializes in micro-LED technology, providing system integrators with the tools necessary to create both prototype and production units for various sectors, including industrial, medical, and commercial applications. mLED's technology supports customized light patterns based on pixel layout and addressing, as well as tailored wavelengths, offering solutions that can deliver continuous pulsed or modulated light patterns.
Clyde Space
Venture Round in 2011
Clyde Space Ltd. is a Glasgow-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of small and micro spacecraft systems, particularly for the growing small satellite market. Founded in 2005, it provides a range of products including power conditioning and distribution systems, CubeSat platforms, spacecraft batteries, solar panels, and various subsystems essential for satellite operations. The company also offers advanced components such as transceivers, antennas, and on-board computers, in addition to engineering education and training services. Clyde Space serves a diverse clientele that includes international universities, commercial enterprises, and government organizations, primarily in the United Kingdom and European Union. As of early 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of ÅAC Microtec AB.
mLED Limited is a developer and manufacturer of gallium nitride micropixellated light-emitting diode (LED) array systems, headquartered in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The company specializes in micro-LED technology, providing system integrators with the tools necessary to create both prototype and production units for various sectors, including industrial, medical, and commercial applications. mLED's technology supports customized light patterns based on pixel layout and addressing, as well as tailored wavelengths, offering solutions that can deliver continuous pulsed or modulated light patterns.
Ocutec Ltd., founded in 2001, specializes in designing, developing, and marketing polyethylene glycol-based contact lens materials for vision correction and eye-care markets both in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company leverages expertise from Professor Neil Graham and his team at the University of Strathclyde to create thermoset and thermoplastic polyethylene glycols. Ocutec's soft contact lenses are designed to provide comfort and support ocular health through hydrated lens surfaces that mimic the extracellular matrix, enhancing tear film stability and wearing comfort.
Ocutec Ltd., founded in 2001, specializes in designing, developing, and marketing polyethylene glycol-based contact lens materials for vision correction and eye-care markets both in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company leverages expertise from Professor Neil Graham and his team at the University of Strathclyde to create thermoset and thermoplastic polyethylene glycols. Ocutec's soft contact lenses are designed to provide comfort and support ocular health through hydrated lens surfaces that mimic the extracellular matrix, enhancing tear film stability and wearing comfort.
MMIC Solutions
Series A in 2008
MMIC Solutions is deploying technology to allow the commercial use of high frequencies in the millimeter wave bands. The company develops, manufactures, and supplys innovative solutions for a range of systems operating at frequencies between 50GHz and 250GHz
EDEM Simulation
Venture Round in 2007
EDEM Simulation develops and markets advanced discrete element method (DEM) simulation software, which serves as a crucial tool for simulation-based engineering in industries that handle bulk particles, such as powders, granules, and aggregates. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Edinburgh, UK, EDEM provides solutions that enhance the design and operation of equipment used in sectors including mining, construction, food processing, and pharmaceuticals. Its flagship EDEM Simulation Software and EDEM BulkSim software offer significant engineering benefits, allowing clients to optimize equipment performance, increase productivity, and reduce design and operational costs. EDEM serves a global clientele, including blue-chip companies, and operates offices in the United States, Japan, and China, while also collaborating with a network of engineering service partners to support the deployment of its simulation technology.
Ocutec Ltd., founded in 2001, specializes in designing, developing, and marketing polyethylene glycol-based contact lens materials for vision correction and eye-care markets both in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company leverages expertise from Professor Neil Graham and his team at the University of Strathclyde to create thermoset and thermoplastic polyethylene glycols. Ocutec's soft contact lenses are designed to provide comfort and support ocular health through hydrated lens surfaces that mimic the extracellular matrix, enhancing tear film stability and wearing comfort.
MMIC Solutions
Seed Round in 2006
MMIC Solutions is deploying technology to allow the commercial use of high frequencies in the millimeter wave bands. The company develops, manufactures, and supplys innovative solutions for a range of systems operating at frequencies between 50GHz and 250GHz
B1 Medical
Venture Round in 2006
B1 Medical develops and manufactures medical devices for orthopedics. B1 Medical develops and markets products such as soft tissue monitoring, fracture fixation and small joint prothesis products.
Nandi Proteins
Venture Round in 2006
Nandi Proteins Limited is a UK-based company, established in 2000 and spun out of Heriot Watt University in 2001. Formerly known as Nandi Biotechnology Limited, the company specializes in developing innovative technologies to enhance the functional properties of proteins used in food manufacturing and nutrition. Nandi Proteins focuses on improving common proteins such as whey, egg, and soy through patented processes that utilize controlled heat, time, and temperature. The company's goal is to lead the market in denatured protein technology, offering value-added protein products and pursuing strategic licensing agreements with industry partners. By leveraging its expertise, Nandi Proteins aims to deliver significant growth and provide manufacturers with the ability to enhance the physical characteristics and health benefits of food and beverage products while also enabling the cost-effective extraction of valuable components.
CelluComp
Seed Round in 2006
CelluComp Ltd. is a material science company based in Burntisland, United Kingdom, specializing in the development and commercialization of biobased materials derived from food processing industry waste streams. Founded in 2004, the company produces Curran, a high-performance material made from nano-cellulose fibers extracted from root vegetables. CelluComp offers a range of products, including Curran paste, slurry, and powders, which are suitable for various applications such as paints, coatings, paper, personal care, and construction materials. Its innovative offerings serve multiple industries and aim to provide environmentally sustainable alternatives by utilizing non-hydrocarbon feedstocks. The company distributes its products across several countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, and several nations in Europe and the Middle East.
EDEM Simulation
Venture Round in 2005
EDEM Simulation develops and markets advanced discrete element method (DEM) simulation software, which serves as a crucial tool for simulation-based engineering in industries that handle bulk particles, such as powders, granules, and aggregates. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Edinburgh, UK, EDEM provides solutions that enhance the design and operation of equipment used in sectors including mining, construction, food processing, and pharmaceuticals. Its flagship EDEM Simulation Software and EDEM BulkSim software offer significant engineering benefits, allowing clients to optimize equipment performance, increase productivity, and reduce design and operational costs. EDEM serves a global clientele, including blue-chip companies, and operates offices in the United States, Japan, and China, while also collaborating with a network of engineering service partners to support the deployment of its simulation technology.