Scotland

What is the Foresight Scotland Fund?

The Foresight Scotland Fund announced its first close, at more than £60 million, in 2023. The Fund is dedicated to investment in Scotland and has cornerstone support from Strathclyde Pension Fund and British Business Investments, a wholly-owned commercial subsidiary of the British Business Bank.

Who is it for? 

Companies with a principal place of business, or a material part of their operations, workforce or trading is location in Scotland

Investments of £1 million - £5 million

All sectors and deal types

What is the Foresight Scottish Growth Scheme?

As appointed fund manager to the Scottish Growth Scheme, the Foresight Scottish Growth Fund offers equity investments of up to £2 million - in rounds of up to £10 million alongside co-investor firms – into smaller companies throughout Scotland.

The Scottish Growth Scheme is a package of financial support of up to £500 million for Scottish businesses. This funding will be provided through a series of investment initiatives.

Who is it for?

Companies with a principal place of business, or a material part of their operations, workforce or trading in Scotland

Multi-sectors

Companies seeking support across a range of transaction types including management buyout, management buy in, equity release and growth capital.