Scottish Investment Bank

The Scottish Investment Bank (SIB) supports the development of Scotland’s private sector SME funding market to ensure both early stage and established businesses with growth and export potential have adequate access to growth capital.

SIB operates a suite of investment funds. The three equity funds adopt a highly innovative co-investment and shared risk intervention model to encourage more private investors to invest in early stage Scottish companies with high growth potential. SIB is also the lead investor in the privately managed Scottish Loan Fund which operates on a fully commercial basis and is aimed at established companies.

Scottish Seed Fund

Funding from £20,000 to £250,000 for start-up and young businesses launching new products, entering new markets and increasing employment.

Scottish Co-investment Fund

Funding from £100,000 to £1 million for deals of up to £2 million between Scottish businesses and our private sector partners.

Scottish Venture Fund

Funding from £500,000 to £2 million for deals between £2 million and £10 million between Scottish businesses and our private sector partners.

Scottish Loan Fund

Funding between £250,000 and £5 million for established SMEs with growth or export potential.

Portfolio management

Our ongoing management of completed investments oversees relationships with management teams, investment partners and Scottish Enterprise.

Current investor partners

Our current SCF and SVF investor partners. Search the list to find a potential investor.

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Business Gateway

Practical help, advice and support for new and growing businesses in Scotland

GlobalScot

Advice, contacts, assistance and support for Scottish companies from a worldwide network of outstanding individuals

Smart Exporter

Free or subsidised services for companies and individuals based in Scotland, looking to expand their exporting knowledge

Scottish Development International

Scottish Development International promotes international trade and encourages overseas companies to invest in Scotland

TalentScotland

Attracting talent to Scotland. Free services include job advertising; company promotion; access to graduates; visa, immigration and relocation advice

Enterprise Europe Scotland

Free expertise and services to help Scottish-based companies do business, find collaborative partners and increase competitiveness in Europe

Clyde Waterfront

Information on the economic, social and environmental regeneration of 13 miles of the River Clyde from Glasgow city centre to Dumbarton

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Advice and services for businesses in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland to support sustainable economic growth throughout the area

Skills Development Scotland

SDS can help you to get the best out of your people. Employer services range from funding for employee training and training plan development to PACE redundancy support.

Edinburgh Science Triangle

Access to one of the top ten R&D locations in Europe, building a strong science and technology community across multiple disciplines

Scotland Food and Drink

Scotland Food & Drink is the leadership organisation for the food and drink industry in Scotland