Category: News

We are delighted to share that the latest Beauhurst report which analysed the UK’s Angel Investment market over the last 15 years has ranked us as #3 in the UK and #1 in Scotland by deal volume and deal value. This came as a welcome surprise to us all.

Our portfolio company, Trojan Energy, have announced their first home partnership in Scotland with East Lothian Council. This new pilot will see residents in East Lothian, who park on the street, experience a smarter, fairer way to charge their EVs. Read the full story here and here

Mocean Energy, one of our portfolio companies, has signed an MoU with SolarDuck to develop integrated offshore renewable power solutions….read more

On Sunday 5th October 2025, at The Engine Works in Glasgow, the event will bring together:• 20 expert-led talks• 30+ stalls focused on women’s health, fitness, and wellbeing• Interactive sessions with clinicians, specialists, and peer communities This is more than an event – it’s a bold move to close the knowledge and access gap in… Continue reading The Betti Pod launches Scotland’s first all-body women’s health event

MiAlgae recently featured on the BBC’s People Fixing the World programme which spotlights solutions to global challenges. The episode describes how MiAlgae are transforming the by-products from distilleries (like Eden Glen, which was also featured) int high-value Omega 3 rich microalgae. Listen to the full podcast on BBC Sounds…

We had a successful night celebrating at The Place in Edinburgh at our Summer Event, even the weather stayed fine. The evening was well attended by guests, investors and portfolio companies; a fabulous evening was had by all. Special thanks goes to Wright Johnson Mackenzie for sponsoring the event.

Equity Gap portfolio, Boxergy, has delivered the UK’s first off-grid AlphaESS G3 battery system — bringing clean, independent energy to The High Backs, a charity doing incredible work off-grid. At Equity Gap, we’re proud to back innovative companies like Boxergy that are driving forward real-world climate solutions and championing energy independence through smart technology. A fantastic step for… Continue reading Boxergy delivers first off-grid AlphaESS G3 battery system

Having recently submitted an application for a major new production site in Grangemouth, MiAlgae is set to spearhead a project that aligns perfectly with Scotland’s ambitions for green industry, local job creation, and climate-forward innovation. This new site, if approved, will help meet rising demand for next-gen biotech solutions like algae-based Omega-3s, all whilst driving… Continue reading MiAlgae set to expand

Synaptec have launched Greenlight™ — a breakthrough in high-voltage cable resilience that’s set to transform how critical power infrastructure is managed. By using passive, permanent sensing to detect damage before it becomes failure, Greenlight™ removes the guesswork from cable maintenance. That means fewer outages, reduced reliance on high-risk manual inspections, and lower costs for operators of… Continue reading Synaptec launch Greenlight™

Camden Council has awarded a major contract to Trojan Energy to install an additional 570 flat & flush points in their borough, once suitable locations are identified, enabling residents without driveways to easily charge their EVs. As part of an Innovate UK trial in 2022 Trojan installed EV points in Camden in 2022 and these… Continue reading Trojan to supply Camden Council with an additional 570 EV charge points