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The Investment Fund for Scotland will deliver a £150 million commitment of new funding to the country.

The fund aims to drive sustainable economic growth by supporting innovation and creating local opportunity for new and growing businesses across Scotland.

The Investment Fund for Scotland offers a range of commercial finance options with smaller loans and debt finance from £25,000 to £2 million and equity investment up to £5 million. The fund covers the whole of Scotland, including rural, coastal and urban areas.

It is increasing the supply and diversity of early-stage finance for smaller businesses across Scotland, providing funds to businesses that might otherwise not receive investment and helping to break down barriers in access to finance.

The new fund has embedded ESG awareness into its design and will help support the UK economy’s transition to net zero.

Funds Available

Smaller Loans

£25k - £100k

Debt Finance

£100k - £2m

Equity Finance

Up to £5 million

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Latest news from the Investment Fund for Scotland

Why we're backing Scotland's smaller businesses with our £150m fund

Blog post 12 August 2024

Couple ‘loch’ down funding to expand highland cabins business

Press release 30 July 2024

Investment Fund for Scotland commits £5 million to support growth of smaller businesses

Press release 22 April 2024

Investment Fund for Scotland Success Stories

Investment Fund for Scotland

Carcinotech

Medical technology business Carcinotech received £750,000 in equity investment from the Investment Fund for Scotland through appointed fund managers Maven Capital Partners.

Investment Fund for Scotland

Kedras Clinics

A clinic specialising in neurotechnology received a £50,000 loan through the Investment Fund for Scotland delivered by DSL Business Finance.

Investment Fund for Scotland

Highland Hilly Huts

A small hospitality operator based in the Highlands has received funding through the Investment Fund for Scotland to expand following recent success.

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