Category: News

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

Dec 2023 We are proud to be named the fifth most active angel network in the UK by Beauhurst. Between 2011 and 2022, our angel investor members have participated in over 178 funding rounds for 45 companies. And over the last twelve months, we have expanded our high-quality portfolio to include a further 7 innovative, market-leading… Continue reading Equity Gap named as the 5th most active angel network in the UK

Dec 2023 While data shows that women struggle to raise as much funding as men, angel investing can be inclusive for everyone, including female entrepreneurs. For The Business in The Sunday Times, our Head of Operations, Alex Lusty, discusses how Equity Gap creates an inclusive environment for all investors and entrepreneurs. As a result, our members have… Continue reading Alex Lusty, head of Operations at Equity Gap, discusses how the angel syndicate creates an inclusive environment for all members

Nov 2023 Last month, investee company Amiqus was recognised for its fast-growing compliance platform by both First Minister Humza Yousaf and the 2023 Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50. Amiqus is now the third fastest-growing tech business in Scotland and 34th in the UK. In celebration of these achievements, Amiqus is donating £1,000 for every new account opened for the remainder of this year to… Continue reading Amiqus recognised for its fast-growing platform

Sep 2023 Portfolio company ULEMCo Ltd has won the Northern Automotive Alliance’s Design & Innovation Award. The award celebrates ULEMCo’s work on hydrogen mobility, including its ZeHyDA project to decarbonise airport support vehicles. Congratulations to the team!

Aug 2023 Equity Gap Board Member, Brian Williamson, and Investor Member, Neil Heywood, have taken on two separate and phenomenal bike rides to raise money for charity including My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, a cause very much close to our hearts here at Equity Gap. Read their stories here: Brian Williamson Calais to Cannes; Neil Heywood… Continue reading Cycling for Charity

Aug 2023 ULEMCo Ltd has won funding from the Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom to develop hydrogen-powered airport ground-based support vehicles.

Aug 2023 Rising costs and economic uncertainty have resulted in Scottish insolvency activity going back to pre-pandemic levels following record lows in 2020 and 2021. Following the link will lead to the full piece about the rising costs: https://www.insider.co.uk/news/insolvencies-scotland-jump-businesses-battle-30524598?utm_source=mynewsassistant.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=embedded_search_item_desktop

Aug 2023 Scotland achieved its highest amount of equity investment on record in 2022, with a total of £953m invested, a 26% increase on the previous year.

June 2023 Our annual Summer Reception took place on 20 June at the SKYbar, Edinburgh. It was a great chance to celebrate the success of our innovative portfolio companies and connect with our investor members and wider community.  Thank you to Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP for sponsoring the event and Fraser Lusty hosting as… Continue reading Celebrating success and making connections at our annual Summer Reception