International Women’s Day 2024 tomorrow spotlights ‘Invest in women: Accelerate progress’. This broad theme is intended to focus on the importance of effectively funding gender-equality measures to help secure prosperous and just economies (not mutually exclusive!) and a healthy planet. The UN highlights a staggering $360bn annual deficit in funding for areas such as ending poverty, improving… Continue reading Equity Gap backs 15 women led businesses to date
Category: 2024
Equity Gap Members further invest in Quickblock
Alongside Scottish Enterprise and University of Strathclyde, Equity Gap members have invested a further £460,000 in QUICKBLOCK®. The portfolio company has also secured a Defence Innovation Loan from the Defence and Security Accelerator as it scales its cutting-edge rapid assembly construction blocks. We are delighted to continue supporting QUICKBLOCK and provide the funding needed to expand the business, build the team and… Continue reading Equity Gap Members further invest in Quickblock
Equity Gap are the first angel syndicate join the EDGE pledge network
Feb 2023 Equity Gap are excited to partner with Scottish EDGE to make a new investor pledge. The EDGE competitions have been a great source of high potential businesses and our investor members have backed 22 winning companies with over £16m in funding to date. Read the full story here
Megger and Synaptec announce strategic alliance to provide grid infrastructure monitoring solutions
Feb 2024 Bringing together innovative monitoring technology and expertise in electrical assets, portfolio company Synaptec has launched a strategic alliance with leading test and measuring company Megger. For the first time in the industry, the partnership will offer complete end-to-end solutions to monitor the health and performance of electrical assets, from commissioning to maximal end of life. This is… Continue reading Megger and Synaptec announce strategic alliance to provide grid infrastructure monitoring solutions
Nicola Broughton announced as new Non-Executive Director at PneumoWave
Feb 2024 Leading innovator in the fight against the opioid crisis and investee company, PneumoWave has appointed a new Non-Executive Director. Bringing strong experience across the life science industry, including being named one of the UK’s top 50 ‘movers and shakers in biotechnology’ in 2019, Nicola will play a key role in PneumoWave’s commercial journey. Read the… Continue reading Nicola Broughton announced as new Non-Executive Director at PneumoWave
Hydrosense launch its new PRO Ultra Industrial Kit
Feb 2024 Developer of the world’s fastest Legionella test, portfolio company Hydrosense has launched its new PRO Ultra Industrial Kit. Using Hydrosense PRO’s rapid and accurate technology, the risks associated with interacting with water across industrial applications are significantly reduced while enhancing public health and safety. Read the full story here
All-new Appointedd Partnership Program introduced
Feb 2024 Building upon its strong relationships with industry leaders, investee company Appointedd has launched its new Partner Programme. The programme will enable partners to acquire the essential tools, knowledge, and resources required to broaden their service offerings and drive profitability. This is a key milestone for Appointedd as it expands its partner ecosystem and continues to… Continue reading All-new Appointedd Partnership Program introduced
Synaptec raises £6.5m to fund expansion plans
Feb 2024 Equity Gap members recently participated in an investment round for portfolio company Synaptec, helping to raise over £6.5 million of funding. As the leading innovator in monitoring and protection solutions for power network operations, this investment will support Synaptec’s ambitious growth plans and enable the development of new manufacturing facilities in Scotland. We are… Continue reading Synaptec raises £6.5m to fund expansion plans
Enterobiotix announces new Executive appointments
Feb 2024 As it drives growth and advances its global leadership in the microbiome field, investee company EnteroBiotix has made two senior appointments. James Barnes joins as Chief Operating Officer, bringing a wealth of experience in early and late phase drug development and business operations. As the new Chief Financial Officer, Chris Lea has strong experience across… Continue reading Enterobiotix announces new Executive appointments
Sunamp and Shotscope among the 50 fastest growing companies in Scotland
Jan 2024 Equity Gap are thrilled that two of our portfolio companies are among the 50 fastest growing companies in Scotland. Indexed by UBS, shot tracking technology developer Shot Scope and thermal storage technology leader Sunamp have been recognised for their accelerated growth and significant impact on the Scottish economy. While Sunamp has recently set up offices in New York… Continue reading Sunamp and Shotscope among the 50 fastest growing companies in Scotland