SeaWarm’s Isabel DiPirro, Head of Operations & Sustainability, on market demand, commercialisation and national expansion This month, we spoke to Isabel DiPirro, Head of Operations & Sustainability at Equity Gap portfolio company SeaWarm – a Scottish renewable energy spinout from the University of Edinburgh. SeaWarm is pioneering the development of innovative, modular water-source heat pumps… Continue reading SeaWarm’s Isabel DiPirro, Head of Operations & Sustainability, on market demand, commercialisation and national expansion
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EnteroBiotix has completed enrolment in a Phase 2a clinical trial
EnteroBiotix has completed enrolment in a Phase 2a clinical trial (called MAST). The trial is testing EBX-102-02, a microbiome-based therapy. It includes 50 adult patients undergoing allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT). Patients receive either EBX-102-02 or a placebo before chemotherapy and transplant; They are followed for 12 months after transplant. The goal is to… Continue reading EnteroBiotix has completed enrolment in a Phase 2a clinical trial
Scottish biotech Lentitek Ltd has raised a total of £1 million in funding
Scottish biotech Lentitek Ltd has raised a total of £1 million in funding to advance its next-generation cancer technology, combining £700,000 in private investment led by Equity Gap with a £300,000 grant from Innovate UK. The Edinburgh-based company is developing manufacturing technologies for lentiviral vectors, a critical component in CAR-T cell and gene therapies used… Continue reading Scottish biotech Lentitek Ltd has raised a total of £1 million in funding
Sunamp wins Institute of Physics (IOP) Business Innovation Award
Sunamp has been awarded the Institute of Physics (IOP) Business Innovation Award, recognising a breakthrough in compact thermal storage that significantly improves heat transfer performance in high flow-rate hot water applications. The award highlights Sunamp’s development of advanced finned-tube heat exchanger technology, delivering major gains in heat transfer efficiency and energy storage performance for hot… Continue reading Sunamp wins Institute of Physics (IOP) Business Innovation Award
E-Bar launches their Mobile Beerwall®
E-Bar have launched the Mobile Beerwall® — their latest automated self-service innovation, delivering the industry-leading performance of our Beerwall® technology in a flexible, mobile format. Mobile Beerwalls are already live at Headingley Stadium, Wycombe Wanderers FC, and most recently Wrexham AFC, with fantastic feedback from venues and fans alike. The Mobile Beerwall® builds on everything… Continue reading E-Bar launches their Mobile Beerwall®
MI:RNA reaches a major funding milestone
MI:RNA has closed an oversubscribed $3.6M funding round, accelerating our mission to deliver faster, more precise, and more accessible diagnostic solutions for veterinarians and producers worldwide. As CEO and founder Dr. Eve Hanks shared: “The opportunity to deploy our diagnostic platform globally through our partner laboratories is taking shape, and this positive support from our… Continue reading MI:RNA reaches a major funding milestone
MiAlgae breaks ground on new production facility in Grangemouth
MiAlgae marked a truly monumental moment as they officially broke ground on their new production facility in Grangemouth, Scotland. This milestone has been years in the making, and seeing construction begin is incredibly rewarding. The purpose-built facility, scheduled to go live in early Q2 2026, will significantly accelerate MiAlgae’s mission. Once operational, it will increase… Continue reading MiAlgae breaks ground on new production facility in Grangemouth
What a night! Equity Gap’s Annual Member Event
Equity Gap members, investors, staff, and portfolio companies packed into Bellfield Brewery’s newest venue—Nobles in Leith—for an evening of stimulating conversation, great food, and fantastic drinks earlier this week. The atmosphere was electric, and the night hit a whole new level of celebration when Scotland clinched their spot in the World Cup! An unforgettable evening… Continue reading What a night! Equity Gap’s Annual Member Event
Jennifer Nicoll joins Equity Gap Board
Equity Gap is delighted to announce the appointment of Jennifer (Jen) Nicoll to its Board of Directors. Jen is a Chartered Accountant with extensive experience spanning finance, fundraising, and operations. She brings a strong commercial perspective combined with a hands-on, pragmatic approach to scaling early-stage businesses. With a professional background in the investment management sector,… Continue reading Jennifer Nicoll joins Equity Gap Board
MI:RNA secures SE funding to develop blood-based diagnostic tool
Innovating veterinary diagnostics for a healthier, happier future 🧬 Equity Gap’s portfolio MI:RNA takes another major step forward by securing Scottish Enterprise funding to develop a blood-based diagnostic tool for osteoarthritis in dogs. With 10 million dogs affected by osteoarthritis in the UK alone, early detection is critical. Current diagnostic methods depend on imaging and… Continue reading MI:RNA secures SE funding to develop blood-based diagnostic tool