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Techscaler takes North American investors on roadshow to meet Scottish start-ups

Published 2 years ago

Techscaler, the start-up support programme run by CodeBase, embarks on a nationwide investor roadshow for Scottish startups next week, with the Unlocking Opportunities: VC Insights for Scottish Tech Founders series visiting Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, and Inverness between 21-25 August.

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The Data Lab innovates funding search with AI-powered tool

Published 2 years ago

Scotland’s The Data Lab has unveiled a new AI-powered tool, ‘Funding Finder’, aimed at streamlining the process for businesses seeking financial backing across the UK.

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Scotland witnesses 41% year-on-year spike in company insolvencies

Published 2 years ago

There was a notable increase in company insolvencies last month with 97 cases registered in Scotland, marking a 41% rise from the previous year.

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Foras to showcase Scottish startups in Lisbon

Published 2 years ago

A team of leading individuals from Scotland’s entrepreneurial scene have announced a new trip to showcase innovative Scotland-based businesses in Europe.

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Jewellery school Vanilla Ink CIC receives £45,000 funding boost from SIS

Published 2 years ago

Scotland’s largest independent jewellery school, Vanilla Ink CIC, has expanded its footprint in the east end of Glasgow, with new studio space to help budding jewellers get their business ideas off the ground.

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Glasgow-based Hayward Tyler buys Slack & Parr out of administration

Published 2 years ago

Hayward Tyler Fluid Handling Limited, a Glasgow-based subsidiary of Avingtrans PLC and a designer and manufacturer of performance-critical electrical motors and pumps, has purchased Slack & Parr Limited and its investment counterpart out of administration.

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Glasgow’s cultural and medical institutions invest in financial wellness initiatives

Published 2 years ago

Scottish Opera and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, two Glasgow institutions with a combined workforce exceeding 350, have forged a strategic partnership with Glasgow Credit Union.

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Aberdeen’s start-ups flourish from £2m funding scheme

Published 2 years ago

Aberdeen’s local enterprises have benefitted from over £2 million in funding distributed via the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme.

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Deloitte opens new office in Edinburgh

Published 2 years ago

Deloitte has opened the doors to a new ‘future of work’ designed office in Edinburgh’s city centre.

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Edinburgh’s Gyle shopping centre sold to Capital & Regional for £40m

Published 2 years ago

The new owner said the centre would need “minimal immediate capital expenditure”, however, the firm said there would be a medium-term opportunity for initiative that would add significant value to the site.

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Seaweed Enterprises launches with ambitions to cultivate UK hub for sustainable seaweed

Published 2 years ago

Seaweed Enterprises - a new Scottish start-up - has launched with ambitions to create a hub in the UK for sustainable seaweed.

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Scotch Whisky Investments to develop presence in Fife thanks to £850,000 grant

Published 2 years ago

Plans to develop a bonded whisky storage facility in Glenrothes have taken a major step forward after the project received support from Scottish Enterprise.

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Business Gateway helps Aberdeen-based Saltire Cookers to six-figure turnover

Published 2 years ago

An Aberdeen local has successfully expanded his business premises, and now has his sights set on global sales, after accessing expert guidance and support from Business Gateway.

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Johnston Carmichael appointed administrators of Sustainable Marine Energy Limited

Published 2 years ago

Graeme Bain and Donald McNaught, of accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael, have been appointed as Joint Administrators of Scottish renewables company Sustainable Marine Energy Limited (SME).

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Scottish Building Society marks 175 years with £175,000 charity fund

Published 2 years ago

In celebration of its 175th anniversary, the Scottish Building Society, in collaboration with Foundation Scotland, has launched the Scottish Building Society Foundation, a dedicated funding incentive for Scottish charities and community groups.

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