Scottish Enterprise

Scottish Enterprise, established in 1991, is Scotland's principal economic development agency, operating as a non-departmental public body of the Scottish Government. Its mission is to stimulate Scotland's economic growth by fostering an innovative, high-wage, and productive economy with a strong international presence. The agency partners with both public and private sectors to identify and capitalize on opportunities that drive significant, lasting economic impact. Scottish Enterprise provides comprehensive support to businesses, including helping companies secure appropriate finance, strengthening management teams, and facilitating growth and export initiatives. It works closely with Scottish SMEs, as well as UK and international investors, such as business angels, venture capital groups, and corporate investors. The agency operates across Scotland in collaboration with Highlands and Islands Enterprise, aiming to increase the supply of finance for businesses and support the SME funding market.

Reuben Aitken

Managing Director, International Operations

Rhona Allison

Managing Director, Business Growth

Victoria Carmichael

Commercial Director

Mark Hallan

Global Director, Strategic Relationships

Linda Hanna

Managing Director

Jane Martin

Managing Director of Innovation and Investment

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 Networking

WhiteHaul

Grant in 2023
WhiteHaul is a technology company specializing in telecommunications, focused on delivering gigabit-capable broadband speeds to Internet Service Providers (ISPs). By utilizing innovative spectrum aggregation technology, WhiteHaul enables the establishment of high-speed, long-distance backhaul links. This capability permits ISPs to offer affordable and reliable internet access, particularly in rural and challenging terrains. The company's solutions aim to enhance connectivity and bridge the digital divide, ensuring that underserved regions can attain high-speed internet services.

KubeNet

Grant in 2022
KubeNet is a technology and communications solutions provider, offering a range of services including managed IT, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, voice services, and essential business technology. Their focus is on enhancing clients' operational efficiency and security. KubeNet fosters a talent-driven culture, aiming to empower and assist employees in achieving their professional goals.

pureLiFi

Debt Financing in 2020
pureLiFi Ltd. is a light communications technology company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing Li-Fi, a visible light communications technology. By utilizing the visible light spectrum instead of traditional radio frequencies, pureLiFi enables wireless data communication. The company offers various products, including Li-1st, which allows customers to develop and test VLC applications; Li-Flame, a secure wireless network solution; and the Li-Fire Platform, which supports wireless communications through light. Its technology is applicable in diverse fields such as smart lighting, healthcare, aviation, and location-based services, addressing issues like RF spectrum relief and enhancing mobile connectivity. Originally founded as pureVLC Ltd. in 2012, the company rebranded in 2013 to reflect its focus on Li-Fi solutions.

Beeks Group

Grant in 2020
Beeks is a financial technology firm that offers managed low-latency computing, connectivity, and analytics tailored for global capital markets. Specializing in Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Beeks equips financial institutions with ultra-low latency network solutions, trading infrastructure, and network performance analytics. With a focus on security, compliance, and flexibility, Beeks empowers clients to navigate the dynamic financial landscape with confidence.

pureLiFi

Debt Financing in 2019
pureLiFi Ltd. is a light communications technology company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing Li-Fi, a visible light communications technology. By utilizing the visible light spectrum instead of traditional radio frequencies, pureLiFi enables wireless data communication. The company offers various products, including Li-1st, which allows customers to develop and test VLC applications; Li-Flame, a secure wireless network solution; and the Li-Fire Platform, which supports wireless communications through light. Its technology is applicable in diverse fields such as smart lighting, healthcare, aviation, and location-based services, addressing issues like RF spectrum relief and enhancing mobile connectivity. Originally founded as pureVLC Ltd. in 2012, the company rebranded in 2013 to reflect its focus on Li-Fi solutions.

pureLiFi

Venture Round in 2019
pureLiFi Ltd. is a light communications technology company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing Li-Fi, a visible light communications technology. By utilizing the visible light spectrum instead of traditional radio frequencies, pureLiFi enables wireless data communication. The company offers various products, including Li-1st, which allows customers to develop and test VLC applications; Li-Flame, a secure wireless network solution; and the Li-Fire Platform, which supports wireless communications through light. Its technology is applicable in diverse fields such as smart lighting, healthcare, aviation, and location-based services, addressing issues like RF spectrum relief and enhancing mobile connectivity. Originally founded as pureVLC Ltd. in 2012, the company rebranded in 2013 to reflect its focus on Li-Fi solutions.

pureLiFi

Series B in 2019
pureLiFi Ltd. is a light communications technology company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing Li-Fi, a visible light communications technology. By utilizing the visible light spectrum instead of traditional radio frequencies, pureLiFi enables wireless data communication. The company offers various products, including Li-1st, which allows customers to develop and test VLC applications; Li-Flame, a secure wireless network solution; and the Li-Fire Platform, which supports wireless communications through light. Its technology is applicable in diverse fields such as smart lighting, healthcare, aviation, and location-based services, addressing issues like RF spectrum relief and enhancing mobile connectivity. Originally founded as pureVLC Ltd. in 2012, the company rebranded in 2013 to reflect its focus on Li-Fi solutions.

KILTR

Venture Round in 2018
KILTR is a new media platform focused on fostering community engagement through culturally relevant content, referred to as the "Good Stuff." It serves as a social and cultural hub where users can create, share, and discuss original content that prompts meaningful conversations. KILTR also organizes live broadcasts and events, such as the Street Feastival, which celebrates food, music, and culture, aimed at bringing online communities together in real life. The platform is powered by Collectivworks, a proprietary technology that enables brands, organizations, and affinity groups to develop social solutions with purpose. Through its emphasis on collaboration and understanding, KILTR seeks to promote a vibrant and interconnected community.

KILTR

Venture Round in 2018
KILTR is a new media platform focused on fostering community engagement through culturally relevant content, referred to as the "Good Stuff." It serves as a social and cultural hub where users can create, share, and discuss original content that prompts meaningful conversations. KILTR also organizes live broadcasts and events, such as the Street Feastival, which celebrates food, music, and culture, aimed at bringing online communities together in real life. The platform is powered by Collectivworks, a proprietary technology that enables brands, organizations, and affinity groups to develop social solutions with purpose. Through its emphasis on collaboration and understanding, KILTR seeks to promote a vibrant and interconnected community.

KILTR

Venture Round in 2017
KILTR is a new media platform focused on fostering community engagement through culturally relevant content, referred to as the "Good Stuff." It serves as a social and cultural hub where users can create, share, and discuss original content that prompts meaningful conversations. KILTR also organizes live broadcasts and events, such as the Street Feastival, which celebrates food, music, and culture, aimed at bringing online communities together in real life. The platform is powered by Collectivworks, a proprietary technology that enables brands, organizations, and affinity groups to develop social solutions with purpose. Through its emphasis on collaboration and understanding, KILTR seeks to promote a vibrant and interconnected community.

KILTR

Venture Round in 2016
KILTR is a new media platform focused on fostering community engagement through culturally relevant content, referred to as the "Good Stuff." It serves as a social and cultural hub where users can create, share, and discuss original content that prompts meaningful conversations. KILTR also organizes live broadcasts and events, such as the Street Feastival, which celebrates food, music, and culture, aimed at bringing online communities together in real life. The platform is powered by Collectivworks, a proprietary technology that enables brands, organizations, and affinity groups to develop social solutions with purpose. Through its emphasis on collaboration and understanding, KILTR seeks to promote a vibrant and interconnected community.

KILTR

Venture Round in 2016
KILTR is a new media platform focused on fostering community engagement through culturally relevant content, referred to as the "Good Stuff." It serves as a social and cultural hub where users can create, share, and discuss original content that prompts meaningful conversations. KILTR also organizes live broadcasts and events, such as the Street Feastival, which celebrates food, music, and culture, aimed at bringing online communities together in real life. The platform is powered by Collectivworks, a proprietary technology that enables brands, organizations, and affinity groups to develop social solutions with purpose. Through its emphasis on collaboration and understanding, KILTR seeks to promote a vibrant and interconnected community.

KILTR

Venture Round in 2016
KILTR is a new media platform focused on fostering community engagement through culturally relevant content, referred to as the "Good Stuff." It serves as a social and cultural hub where users can create, share, and discuss original content that prompts meaningful conversations. KILTR also organizes live broadcasts and events, such as the Street Feastival, which celebrates food, music, and culture, aimed at bringing online communities together in real life. The platform is powered by Collectivworks, a proprietary technology that enables brands, organizations, and affinity groups to develop social solutions with purpose. Through its emphasis on collaboration and understanding, KILTR seeks to promote a vibrant and interconnected community.

KILTR

Venture Round in 2015
KILTR is a new media platform focused on fostering community engagement through culturally relevant content, referred to as the "Good Stuff." It serves as a social and cultural hub where users can create, share, and discuss original content that prompts meaningful conversations. KILTR also organizes live broadcasts and events, such as the Street Feastival, which celebrates food, music, and culture, aimed at bringing online communities together in real life. The platform is powered by Collectivworks, a proprietary technology that enables brands, organizations, and affinity groups to develop social solutions with purpose. Through its emphasis on collaboration and understanding, KILTR seeks to promote a vibrant and interconnected community.

KILTR

Venture Round in 2015
KILTR is a new media platform focused on fostering community engagement through culturally relevant content, referred to as the "Good Stuff." It serves as a social and cultural hub where users can create, share, and discuss original content that prompts meaningful conversations. KILTR also organizes live broadcasts and events, such as the Street Feastival, which celebrates food, music, and culture, aimed at bringing online communities together in real life. The platform is powered by Collectivworks, a proprietary technology that enables brands, organizations, and affinity groups to develop social solutions with purpose. Through its emphasis on collaboration and understanding, KILTR seeks to promote a vibrant and interconnected community.

KILTR

Venture Round in 2015
KILTR is a new media platform focused on fostering community engagement through culturally relevant content, referred to as the "Good Stuff." It serves as a social and cultural hub where users can create, share, and discuss original content that prompts meaningful conversations. KILTR also organizes live broadcasts and events, such as the Street Feastival, which celebrates food, music, and culture, aimed at bringing online communities together in real life. The platform is powered by Collectivworks, a proprietary technology that enables brands, organizations, and affinity groups to develop social solutions with purpose. Through its emphasis on collaboration and understanding, KILTR seeks to promote a vibrant and interconnected community.

KILTR

Venture Round in 2015
KILTR is a new media platform focused on fostering community engagement through culturally relevant content, referred to as the "Good Stuff." It serves as a social and cultural hub where users can create, share, and discuss original content that prompts meaningful conversations. KILTR also organizes live broadcasts and events, such as the Street Feastival, which celebrates food, music, and culture, aimed at bringing online communities together in real life. The platform is powered by Collectivworks, a proprietary technology that enables brands, organizations, and affinity groups to develop social solutions with purpose. Through its emphasis on collaboration and understanding, KILTR seeks to promote a vibrant and interconnected community.

KILTR

Venture Round in 2015
KILTR is a new media platform focused on fostering community engagement through culturally relevant content, referred to as the "Good Stuff." It serves as a social and cultural hub where users can create, share, and discuss original content that prompts meaningful conversations. KILTR also organizes live broadcasts and events, such as the Street Feastival, which celebrates food, music, and culture, aimed at bringing online communities together in real life. The platform is powered by Collectivworks, a proprietary technology that enables brands, organizations, and affinity groups to develop social solutions with purpose. Through its emphasis on collaboration and understanding, KILTR seeks to promote a vibrant and interconnected community.

pureLiFi

Series A in 2015
pureLiFi Ltd. is a light communications technology company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing Li-Fi, a visible light communications technology. By utilizing the visible light spectrum instead of traditional radio frequencies, pureLiFi enables wireless data communication. The company offers various products, including Li-1st, which allows customers to develop and test VLC applications; Li-Flame, a secure wireless network solution; and the Li-Fire Platform, which supports wireless communications through light. Its technology is applicable in diverse fields such as smart lighting, healthcare, aviation, and location-based services, addressing issues like RF spectrum relief and enhancing mobile connectivity. Originally founded as pureVLC Ltd. in 2012, the company rebranded in 2013 to reflect its focus on Li-Fi solutions.

KILTR

Venture Round in 2014
KILTR is a new media platform focused on fostering community engagement through culturally relevant content, referred to as the "Good Stuff." It serves as a social and cultural hub where users can create, share, and discuss original content that prompts meaningful conversations. KILTR also organizes live broadcasts and events, such as the Street Feastival, which celebrates food, music, and culture, aimed at bringing online communities together in real life. The platform is powered by Collectivworks, a proprietary technology that enables brands, organizations, and affinity groups to develop social solutions with purpose. Through its emphasis on collaboration and understanding, KILTR seeks to promote a vibrant and interconnected community.

KILTR

Venture Round in 2014
KILTR is a new media platform focused on fostering community engagement through culturally relevant content, referred to as the "Good Stuff." It serves as a social and cultural hub where users can create, share, and discuss original content that prompts meaningful conversations. KILTR also organizes live broadcasts and events, such as the Street Feastival, which celebrates food, music, and culture, aimed at bringing online communities together in real life. The platform is powered by Collectivworks, a proprietary technology that enables brands, organizations, and affinity groups to develop social solutions with purpose. Through its emphasis on collaboration and understanding, KILTR seeks to promote a vibrant and interconnected community.

KILTR

Venture Round in 2014
KILTR is a new media platform focused on fostering community engagement through culturally relevant content, referred to as the "Good Stuff." It serves as a social and cultural hub where users can create, share, and discuss original content that prompts meaningful conversations. KILTR also organizes live broadcasts and events, such as the Street Feastival, which celebrates food, music, and culture, aimed at bringing online communities together in real life. The platform is powered by Collectivworks, a proprietary technology that enables brands, organizations, and affinity groups to develop social solutions with purpose. Through its emphasis on collaboration and understanding, KILTR seeks to promote a vibrant and interconnected community.

KILTR

Venture Round in 2014
KILTR is a new media platform focused on fostering community engagement through culturally relevant content, referred to as the "Good Stuff." It serves as a social and cultural hub where users can create, share, and discuss original content that prompts meaningful conversations. KILTR also organizes live broadcasts and events, such as the Street Feastival, which celebrates food, music, and culture, aimed at bringing online communities together in real life. The platform is powered by Collectivworks, a proprietary technology that enables brands, organizations, and affinity groups to develop social solutions with purpose. Through its emphasis on collaboration and understanding, KILTR seeks to promote a vibrant and interconnected community.

KILTR

Venture Round in 2013
KILTR is a new media platform focused on fostering community engagement through culturally relevant content, referred to as the "Good Stuff." It serves as a social and cultural hub where users can create, share, and discuss original content that prompts meaningful conversations. KILTR also organizes live broadcasts and events, such as the Street Feastival, which celebrates food, music, and culture, aimed at bringing online communities together in real life. The platform is powered by Collectivworks, a proprietary technology that enables brands, organizations, and affinity groups to develop social solutions with purpose. Through its emphasis on collaboration and understanding, KILTR seeks to promote a vibrant and interconnected community.

KILTR

Venture Round in 2013
KILTR is a new media platform focused on fostering community engagement through culturally relevant content, referred to as the "Good Stuff." It serves as a social and cultural hub where users can create, share, and discuss original content that prompts meaningful conversations. KILTR also organizes live broadcasts and events, such as the Street Feastival, which celebrates food, music, and culture, aimed at bringing online communities together in real life. The platform is powered by Collectivworks, a proprietary technology that enables brands, organizations, and affinity groups to develop social solutions with purpose. Through its emphasis on collaboration and understanding, KILTR seeks to promote a vibrant and interconnected community.

KILTR

Venture Round in 2013
KILTR is a new media platform focused on fostering community engagement through culturally relevant content, referred to as the "Good Stuff." It serves as a social and cultural hub where users can create, share, and discuss original content that prompts meaningful conversations. KILTR also organizes live broadcasts and events, such as the Street Feastival, which celebrates food, music, and culture, aimed at bringing online communities together in real life. The platform is powered by Collectivworks, a proprietary technology that enables brands, organizations, and affinity groups to develop social solutions with purpose. Through its emphasis on collaboration and understanding, KILTR seeks to promote a vibrant and interconnected community.

pureLiFi

Angel Round in 2013
pureLiFi Ltd. is a light communications technology company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing Li-Fi, a visible light communications technology. By utilizing the visible light spectrum instead of traditional radio frequencies, pureLiFi enables wireless data communication. The company offers various products, including Li-1st, which allows customers to develop and test VLC applications; Li-Flame, a secure wireless network solution; and the Li-Fire Platform, which supports wireless communications through light. Its technology is applicable in diverse fields such as smart lighting, healthcare, aviation, and location-based services, addressing issues like RF spectrum relief and enhancing mobile connectivity. Originally founded as pureVLC Ltd. in 2012, the company rebranded in 2013 to reflect its focus on Li-Fi solutions.

KILTR

Venture Round in 2012
KILTR is a new media platform focused on fostering community engagement through culturally relevant content, referred to as the "Good Stuff." It serves as a social and cultural hub where users can create, share, and discuss original content that prompts meaningful conversations. KILTR also organizes live broadcasts and events, such as the Street Feastival, which celebrates food, music, and culture, aimed at bringing online communities together in real life. The platform is powered by Collectivworks, a proprietary technology that enables brands, organizations, and affinity groups to develop social solutions with purpose. Through its emphasis on collaboration and understanding, KILTR seeks to promote a vibrant and interconnected community.

pureLiFi

Venture Round in 2012
pureLiFi Ltd. is a light communications technology company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing Li-Fi, a visible light communications technology. By utilizing the visible light spectrum instead of traditional radio frequencies, pureLiFi enables wireless data communication. The company offers various products, including Li-1st, which allows customers to develop and test VLC applications; Li-Flame, a secure wireless network solution; and the Li-Fire Platform, which supports wireless communications through light. Its technology is applicable in diverse fields such as smart lighting, healthcare, aviation, and location-based services, addressing issues like RF spectrum relief and enhancing mobile connectivity. Originally founded as pureVLC Ltd. in 2012, the company rebranded in 2013 to reflect its focus on Li-Fi solutions.

KILTR

Venture Round in 2012
KILTR is a new media platform focused on fostering community engagement through culturally relevant content, referred to as the "Good Stuff." It serves as a social and cultural hub where users can create, share, and discuss original content that prompts meaningful conversations. KILTR also organizes live broadcasts and events, such as the Street Feastival, which celebrates food, music, and culture, aimed at bringing online communities together in real life. The platform is powered by Collectivworks, a proprietary technology that enables brands, organizations, and affinity groups to develop social solutions with purpose. Through its emphasis on collaboration and understanding, KILTR seeks to promote a vibrant and interconnected community.

KILTR

Venture Round in 2012
KILTR is a new media platform focused on fostering community engagement through culturally relevant content, referred to as the "Good Stuff." It serves as a social and cultural hub where users can create, share, and discuss original content that prompts meaningful conversations. KILTR also organizes live broadcasts and events, such as the Street Feastival, which celebrates food, music, and culture, aimed at bringing online communities together in real life. The platform is powered by Collectivworks, a proprietary technology that enables brands, organizations, and affinity groups to develop social solutions with purpose. Through its emphasis on collaboration and understanding, KILTR seeks to promote a vibrant and interconnected community.

Conjunct

Series C in 2011
Conjunct Ltd. is a company based in Livingston, United Kingdom, that specializes in designing and developing advanced transceiver modules utilizing Fibre-Lyte technology for high-speed optical communications. Established in 2004, Conjunct's innovative Fibre-Lyte glass substrate technology encapsulates optical waveguides, enabling the production of specialized thin film metallization. The company offers a range of products, including 4x25G and 4x10G transceiver modules, as well as 300G and 400G transceivers, which are applicable in various fields such as active optical cables, data storage, high-performance computing I/O interfaces, and ASIC/FPGA optical interfaces. Additionally, Conjunct provides Dynamic Serial Optical Interconnect (DSOI) solutions that facilitate the integration of optics into FPGA-based systems, serving diverse applications from cable extension to digital cinema. The company also extends its expertise through transceiver design and consultancy services, contributing to enhanced connectivity in storage area networks, local area networks, and network-attached storage systems.

KILTR

Venture Round in 2011
KILTR is a new media platform focused on fostering community engagement through culturally relevant content, referred to as the "Good Stuff." It serves as a social and cultural hub where users can create, share, and discuss original content that prompts meaningful conversations. KILTR also organizes live broadcasts and events, such as the Street Feastival, which celebrates food, music, and culture, aimed at bringing online communities together in real life. The platform is powered by Collectivworks, a proprietary technology that enables brands, organizations, and affinity groups to develop social solutions with purpose. Through its emphasis on collaboration and understanding, KILTR seeks to promote a vibrant and interconnected community.

KILTR

Venture Round in 2011
KILTR is a new media platform focused on fostering community engagement through culturally relevant content, referred to as the "Good Stuff." It serves as a social and cultural hub where users can create, share, and discuss original content that prompts meaningful conversations. KILTR also organizes live broadcasts and events, such as the Street Feastival, which celebrates food, music, and culture, aimed at bringing online communities together in real life. The platform is powered by Collectivworks, a proprietary technology that enables brands, organizations, and affinity groups to develop social solutions with purpose. Through its emphasis on collaboration and understanding, KILTR seeks to promote a vibrant and interconnected community.

KILTR

Venture Round in 2009
KILTR is a new media platform focused on fostering community engagement through culturally relevant content, referred to as the "Good Stuff." It serves as a social and cultural hub where users can create, share, and discuss original content that prompts meaningful conversations. KILTR also organizes live broadcasts and events, such as the Street Feastival, which celebrates food, music, and culture, aimed at bringing online communities together in real life. The platform is powered by Collectivworks, a proprietary technology that enables brands, organizations, and affinity groups to develop social solutions with purpose. Through its emphasis on collaboration and understanding, KILTR seeks to promote a vibrant and interconnected community.
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