Connecting Scottish Scale-ups With Global Investors

2024 in a Minute!

Invest2Scale 2024 was another fantastic event, packed with brilliant insight and plenty of challenging debate. The Virgin Hotel in Edinburgh was filled with investors and entrepreneurs from across the UK to discuss the current economic landscape and how scaling businesses in Scotland can find success.

We covered everything from the burgeoning GreenTech scene in Scotland to the country’s economic outlook from Beauhurst. We heard from founders that had exited and those that had raised over £100m in investment.

We’re already getting ready for 2025 - with lots of exciting things in the planning. If you want to join us in making the 2025 Invest2Scale even bigger and better, register your interest here.

Bigger and Better

Invest2Scale is now firmly on the calendar of events in the Scottish investment funding and scaling company eco-system.

We are committed to an even higher standard in 2025 with a new lineup, inspiring guests, and even more opportunities to build relationships between investors and business leaders to drive growth.

Scotland's First Scaleup Event

Invest2Scale is Scotland's first event solely focused on making meaningful connections between investors from outside Scotland and scaling companies that need to take their business to the next level.

This year's event will include an opportunity for investors to meet with even more business leaders from around Scotland in one day, set up meaningful meetings, and head back home with a host of new relationships.

Leaders of scaling businesses will get the chance to start bridging the gap between Scotland and the global investment community.

  • “We’re often told in Silicon Valley, everyone helps you. Businesses and founders know each other and are connected. Scotland is like that too. There is a huge level of support and that makes scaling up so much easier to navigate.”

    Darina Garland

    Co-Founder Ooni (quoted in Wired)

  • "Definitely a must-attend for the future - if you have ambitions to scale your company and want access to investors from across the UK"

    Craig Early, Scottish Enterprise

  • "The economy is really reliant on the SME sector, it’s where growth comes from. However, research showed that Scotland is behind the curve in terms of businesses scaling up."

    Ken Whipp

    Programme Director, Scale Up Scotland

  • "Invest2Scale is becoming THE Scottish scale-up conference."

    Mike Reid, Frog Capital

  • "A brilliant event - big shout out to the Invest2Scale team for bringing something truly different to the Scottish scale-up scene"

  • "Scotland provides a fantastic ecosystem for start-up businesses… But it is essential we support these businesses as they grow into the next phase and ensuring smarter financial investment is available."

    Karen Meechan

    CEO, ScotlandIS

  • "The organisation, the quality of the talks, and the audience were superb, I got so much value from attending."

    Natalia Blagburn, Mercia Ventures

  • "One of my favourite events in the calendar is Invest2Scale. It’s an absolute must-visit for those looking to secure investment and connect with the amazing Scottish scale-up ecosystem."

  • "If you’re a scaling company or investor, then this is a must for your events calendar."

  • "Another cracking Invest2Scale event! I totally appreciate the amount of effort and time that goes into these things to make it happen so wanted to say a big thanks and it was really good (again!)"

    Gemma Hamilton, BGF

Access to elite businesses and investors, and helping to plug a gap in the scale-up market.

We want to collaborate with selected organisations that work in the scale-up sector and have clear synergies with the founding partners to deliver this unique event, directly impacting the growth ecosystem in Scotland.

This isn't a fad or a one off: our aim is that the event will become the premiere, must attend ticket each year as the best companies Scotland has to offer meet the best-fit investors across the UK and beyond.

We are passionate about supporting scale-up businesses make the most of global investment opportunities and reach their high-growth potential. Join us in our mission.

Key Contacts

The founder partners have committed to come together to deliver this unique opportunity in Scotland to match established, growing businesses with investors who are looking to unlock potential.

If Invest2Scale sounds like something you would like to get involved with, contact one of the team today for more information and to discuss options.

Susan Donald
MBM Commercial

susan.donald@mbmcommercial.co.uk

Ewan Anderson
Eden Scott

Ewan.Anderson@edenscott.com

Bob Hair
Cazenove Capital

bob.hair@cazenovecapital.com

Stuart Millar
CT

stuart.millar@ct.me