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Soho Square Capital backs Scottish luxury fashion brand Strathberry as BGF exits

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£420m boost: BGF marks 15 years of backing Scottish start-ups and scale-ups

Dales Marine

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Fraser Lynes says Cruden is in one of the strongest positions in its history

Get fundamentals right to keep building the business

Waracle's CEO David Tuck and Brian Graham, the founder & CEO Inov8.

Edinburgh-based AI and data services consultancy Inov8 bought by Waracle

Scottish private equity-backed firms see 34% average profit growth

An artist’s impression of Cruden’s Granton Waterfront regeneration scheme in Edinburgh

Achieve housing goals with ambition and collaboration

Scottish firm ‘uniquely positioned’ to tap into AI secures significant funding

Cruden’s £15m ‘firepower’ will help deliver thousands of much-needed homes

Members of the BGF Scotland and Northern Ireland team. Picture: Chris Watt Photography

Capital investor makes critical £200m funding pledge to Scottish businesses

Patrick Graham, Head of Scotland and Northern Ireland at Business Growth Fund

Exclusive Q&A - Why optimism is 'a challenge' but 2025 big for Scottish business

Rachel Peebles, winner of the Solopreneur Award

Glasgow female founder, Rachel Peebles, wins at everywoman Entrepreneur Awards 2...

Kenny Shaw of Screenmedia with Chris Martin of Waracle.

Dundee tech firm braced for ‘new wave’ of AI after taking over Glasgow peer

'This additional funding will support our goal to push on into an operational launch phase and scale our business when the time comes,' says Orbex. Picture: contributed.

One giant leap for Scotland's space sector as firm secures SNIB funding boost

BGF's Edinburgh team. Picture: Chris Watt.

In depth: SME-fuelling investor BGF cheers Scottish activity in 2023

The Trojan 'lance' and charging point.

Huge boost for Scots firm rolling out thousands of on-street EV chargers

BGF exits Scottish IT firm Kick ICT as Lloyds offshoot comes on board

Gareth Smyth, chief commercial officer at The Original Fit Factory (right) with Chris Morgan, investor at BGF. Picture: Alan James Black.

Scots companies named in prestigious list of UK's fastest-growing tech players

Chris Friel (director), Lynn Hood (CEO),and Phil Friel (director) of Scottish Dental Care Group.

Fast-growing Scottish dental business gets multi-million-pound growth injection

Martin Dowson, new MD consulting at Optima Partners. Picture: contributed.

Consultancy Optima Partners locks sights on major expansion, cheers senior hire

Rovop says it serves blue-chip customers in all key offshore sectors, including the installation of wind-farm related infrastructure, gas pipelines and undersea internet cables. Picture: contributed.

Aberdeen subsea specialist Rovop lands new multi-million-pound credit facility

Craig Letton, CEO at MRM, and Euan Baxter, investor at BGF. Picture: Peter Lawson

Edinburgh marketing tech specialist nets £2m to fuel US growth ambitions

Justine Muir, Alan Crawley and Chris Foley of Optima Partners. Picture: Duncan McGlynn

Edinburgh-headquartered consultancy on track to double UK workforce to 100

Formerly part of Eddie Stobart Logistics, Speedy Freight went independent in July 2021, now backed by private equity investors BGF. Picture: David Mulholland

Courier firm Speedy Freight gunning for further growth after double-digit hike

Leanne Gunn

Business people on the move

Mathewson Dental includes St John’s Road Dental Practice in Corstorphine. Picture: contributed.

Major Edinburgh dentistry firm snapped up by rapidly growing Scotland-wide group

'BGF’s investment will help us scale our business, allowing us to serve more customers,' says Optima boss Alan Crawley. Picture: contributed.

Edinburgh consultancy Optima Partners doubling staff after major BGF boost

Patrick Graham, head of Scotland and Northern Ireland at BGF, which has been found to be the most active UK circular economy investor. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Patrick Graham of BGF images

Paddy Graham

2022 expected to be record year for investment in circular economy, says BDO

As part of an 'ongoing organisational evolution', BGF - formerly known as the Business Growth Fund - announced that Andy Gregory, current chief investment officer, is to be appointed as chief executive from September 1. Picture: Piranha Photography

Investor BGF in 'organisational evolution' with string of executive changes

'The pipeline for the remainder of the year is strong, with more new deals and further positive exits anticipated,' says Patrick Graham, BGF’s head of Scotland and Northern Ireland. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Major investor BGF bullish regarding Scottish portfolio after buoyant H1

The company says the funding round will enable it to progress its first soloMER drugs into the clinic and accelerate its product pipeline. Picture: Lewis J Houghton/www.lewspics.com.

Aberdeen-based life sciences pioneer Elasmogen secures seven-figure boost

Dr Alasdair Mort, COO, Aiber; Anne Roberts, co-founder and chief executive, Aiber; Keith Barclay, investor, BGF. Picture: Ian Jacobs Photography

Highlands firm behind medical emergency device flying high with £2m funding

CSN operates a national network of branches across the UK and its care brands include Carewatch, MyLife and New Directions.

BGF exits Edinburgh's CSN Care Group after major investment and sale

Paddy Graham, BGF Head of Scotland

Equity finance can unlock your growth potential - Paddy Graham

Luxury handbag brand Strathberry targets global growth after £8m funding boost

The news comes as SMWS’ global membership has now surpassed 30,000 for the first time. Picture: Peter Sandground.

The Artisanal Spirits Company toasts signing of Uddingston facility lease

Andrew Loudon, CEO of isol8: 'Decommissioning is now a huge focus in the North Sea and we’re partnering with clients to help them significantly reduce their asset retirement costs.' Picture: Rory Raitt

Aberdeen oil and gas services innovator secures £3.5m to support growth plans

'We are confident that the future is bright for ambitious, well-managed growing businesses,' says BGF's Patrick Graham. Picture: contributed.

Investor BGF bullish over business' appetite for funding

Headquartered in Edinburgh, ASC is the owner of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), which looks to share the world’s best curated whiskies, bringing them to life through tasting events, content and other member activities.

Scotch Malt Whisky Society owner ASC completes 'cornerstone' investment

'I thoroughly enjoy my job, and the key driver of that is the people I have the privilege to work with,' says Mr Graham. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Patrick Graham of BGF images

Paddy Graham

The Big Interview: Paddy Graham of BGF
Paddy Graham is head of the Central Scotland and Northern Ireland team at BGF (formerly known as Business Growth Fund), an independent investment company with a...

Used by tens of thousands of recruiters globally, Glasgow-based Odro provides its 700-plus strong client base with a video recruitment product that helps them to streamline their processes and drive profitability.

Glasgow video software specialist zooms in on new jobs after securing £5.2m

Conceived as an environmentally sustainable launch system, the Orbex rocket uses bio-propane, a renewable biofuel that cuts CO2 emissions by 90 per cent compared to traditional kerosene-based rocket fuels.

Countdown starts to Sutherland spaceport blast off after major funding injection

Picture of Stornoway Harbour. The firm has already embarked on an overhaul at the Western Isles factory, investing in new machinery to support increased demand for fish farming in the Outer Hebrides.

Acquisition sees moulded foam firm push into Stornoway

From left: Euan Baxter and Craig Letton at Cask Smugglers in Edinburgh. Picture: contributed.

Drinks-focused marketer MRM Global toasts £2.6m BGF boost

BGF's current investments in Scotland include Window Supply Company. Picture: Mike Wilkinson.

BGF eyes strong Q3 after £177m investment in H1

MD Michael Rolland (left) with his father, executive chairman Ogilvie Rolland. Picture: Simon Williams.

The Paint Shed looks to add 20 jobs after £3m funding boost

Founder and CEO Paramjit Uppal hails the worldwide reputation of Scotlands digital and tech sector. Picture: contributed.

Digital specialist creating 100 jobs in Edinburgh with new office

Founder and CEO Paramjit Uppal hails the worldwide reputation of Scotlands digital and tech sector. Picture: contributed.

Digital specialist creating 100 jobs in Edinburgh with new office

BGF head of central Scotland and Northern Ireland Patrick Graham (centre) with the Edinburgh team. Picture: Contributed

BGF targets fresh Scottish opportunities after investing £20m in 2019

Window Supply Company's Martin Linden, Duncan Murray and Martin Linden. Picture: Mike Wilkinson

Window manufacturer to create 85 jobs and treble capacity after locking in £2m i...

BGF's Paddy Graham says Scotland is competing for a slice of a lucrative tech pie. Picture: Contributed

Scale-up funds can make Scottish business a titan of tech - Paddy Graham

Waracle chief executive Chris Martin said the investment will be use to boost headcount and drive acquisitions. Picture: Contributed

Dundee app developer to create up to 100 jobs after £4.8m boost

Scotch whisky accounts for 70 per cent of Scottish food and drink exports. Picture: Jeff Mitchell/Getty Images

Comment: Scottish food and drink is ripe for global export

Paddy Graham, head of central Scotland and Northern Ireland at BGF, praised Scotland's 'ambitious' entrepreneurs. Picture: Contributed

BGF hits £2bn investment milestone after record day of deals

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