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.

Equity funding

Information on our equity funds (Scottish Seed Fund, Scottish Co-investment Fund and Scottish Venture Fund), our investor partners and our portfolio management service.

Scottish Loan Fund

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

Renewable Energy Investment Fund

REIF provides loans, equity investments and guarantees for renewable energy projects, alongside existing finance schemes.

Scottish Plastics Loan Fund

£2.5 million fund to support the development of new mixed plastics capacity in Scotland.

Portfolio of companies

A list of current SIB investee companies.

Contact us

Contact the Scottish Investment Bank

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

Cooperative Development Scotland

Support to facilitate the development of co-operative enterprises throughout Scotland

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

Scotland Europa

Help for companies to foster successful relationships in Europe and guidance on European policies and funding

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

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

Scotland Food and Drink

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

Life Sciences Scotland

Support for the entire life sciences community in Scotland, from industry and academia to healthcare and government

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.

Tourism Intelligence Scotland

Intelligence and insights for tourism businesses

Textiles Scotland

Bringing the textile industry in Scotland together to promote the best design, innovation and quality.