Nexxus Scotland

Private Sector Investment

Connect Scotland

Connect Scotland is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee created to support the creation, development and growth of technology based ventures throughout Scotland

Connect works to fulfil the needs and aspirations of emerging technology companies through access to an outstanding network of investors, business professionals and entrepreneurs. Working with this network, companies are able to source expert advice and key resources, including finance. Connect Scotland's events and activities are designed to offer tangible and practical value, focussing on the investment process.

LINC Scotland

LINC Scotland is an independent not-for-profit organisation acting as the national business angel network for Scotland. LINC Scotland's principal role is to stimulate and support the overall development of the business angel sector and their membership comprises both numerous individual investors and most of the established Syndicates operating in our marketplace.

LINC Scotland also offers a nationwide business introduction network or "marriage bureau" for companies and investors. This work is supported by a wide range of public and private sector sponsors so they are able to offer a strictly independent and impartial service.

This site will give you a guide to the process of informal investment from both points of view and also contains a Members Area where registered investors can view the latest opportunities and other useful information.

The British Venture Capital Association

The BVCA represents around 165 UK-based private equity and venture capital firms, the vast majority of all such firms in the UK. The BVCA is the public face of the industry providing services to its members, investors and entrepreneurs as well as the Government and media.

Local Investors who have a portfolio of biotech/life science companies:

Braveheart Ventures

Braveheart Ventures is an investment syndicate that invests in unquoted British Companies. Braveheart Ventures has been operating since 1997 and have grown steadily year on year. Their membership numbers over 50 investors including both private and intermediary investors. They have made 27 investments in 19 companies.

Archangel Informal Investment

Archangel Informal Investment is the collective name used by a group of prominent Edinburgh based entrepreneurs and investors, who by subscribing to Archangel Informal Investment Limited have joined forces to help fledgling and ambitious companies realise their true potential. The group offers a combination of equity based financial resources and hands-on experience of growing businesses.

The consortium was one of the first Business Angel groups to be formed in Scotland and has provided equity funding in excess of £35m to a number of companies over a period of 12 years. Archangel is currently investing between £5 million and £6 million a year. It has been involved in product development, business start-ups, growth capital for existing ventures and management buy-outs in a wide variety of sectors.

Archangel was the first partner to be appointed alongside the Scottish Co-Investment Fund and has £6 million of matching funding over 4 years.   

Scottish Equity Partners

Scottish Equity Partners is one of the UK's largest and most established privately owned venture capital firms. With more than 60 years experience in venture capital investing, their investment team has a long and successful track record. Scottish Equity Partners' principal focus is on high growth potential technology businesses, and typically invest between £500,000 and £5 million in equity financings of up to £20 million.

Seven Hills Venture Partners Ltd

Seven Hills Venture Partners is a venture investment and advisory group focused on embryonic and early-stage life science companies. Seven Hills exploits its genuine experience in company incubation, raising capital and management to create and develop viable and successful businesses. The Seven Hills approach is uniquely hands-on, working closely with entrepreneurs as they build and grow their companies and exploiting its networks to source potential business development opportunities.

Seven Hills Venture Partners is the dedicated management company of the Seven Hills Life Science Partnership, a fund established with Noble Fund Managers Ltd, Scotland. The fund invests in early-stage life science companies in Scotland and northern England.