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Water treatment and disinfection business, Scotmas Group Ltd secured £2.2 million in equity funding with investment led by the Investment Fund for Scotland, managed by Maven Capital Partners alongside investment from Scottish Enterprise.
| Region/Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Programme | Investment Fund for Scotland |
| Partner |
Scotmas, a family-owned business based in Kelso, Scottish Borders, is a leader in eco-friendly disinfection technologies. Employing 50 staff, the company specializes in using chlorine dioxide (ClO₂) to control bacteria and pathogens in water and food contact surfaces across various industries. Their systems treat over two billion litres of water daily in markets including New Zealand, Dubai, and Chile.
Founded in 1998, Scotmas has developed a unique approach to water disinfection, integrating equipment, chemistry, and technical services. Their ClO₂ dosing products cater to all sizes of water networks and are supported by data-driven dosing optimization, control software, and remote analysis tools.
With the rollout of their full-service offering, Scotmas has secured significant projects and strategic partnerships in key UK and international markets. Investment from IFS and SE will accelerate their growth, focusing on establishing sales, manufacturing, and servicing capacity in the Middle East and South America. Additionally, the funding will increase manufacturing capacity at their Kelso plant, support continuous product development, and expand their UK commercial, service, and technical teams. This investment is expected to create 40 high-quality jobs over the next three years.
We are delighted to have secured this significant investment led by Maven, which highlights the strength of our technology and reinforces our vision for the future of water disinfection. This funding represents a tremendous opportunity to scale our operations, drive innovation through research and development, and deliver sustainable, cost-effective water treatment solutions to a growing global market.
As a company deeply rooted in the Scottish Borders, we take great pride in contributing to the local economy by creating high-quality jobs, apprenticeships, and career development opportunities. This investment is not just about the growth of Scotmas; it's also about fostering economic development in our community and tackling pressing global challenges like water stress and climate change.
With Maven's support, we are poised to expand our reach both locally and internationally, delivering world-class solutions that make a meaningful impact on peoples’ lives and the environment.
- Alistair Cameron CEO, Scotmas
Read more about the investment on the Maven Capital Partners website.
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