David Keane, CEO of Bigtincan

Bigtincan will expand its software development centre in Glasgow and accelerate a series of R&D projects to boost the company’s core platform capabilities, creating 40 jobs in the process.

The project has received comprehensive support from Scotland’s national economic development agency including a £1.4m funding package, which will significantly transform the company’s existing Glasgow site and drive greater long-term investment into Bigtincan’s UK operations.

Welcoming the announcement, Ivan McKee, Scottish Government minister for business, trade, tourism and enterprise, said: “We want Scotland to be the best place to live, work and invest so we are committed to growing the economy in a sustainable and inclusive way. Bigtincan already has a presence in Glasgow and this investment will support the creation of more high-quality jobs, helping to grow the local economy.

“The Scottish Government is committed to supporting businesses to maximise the opportunities that come from Scotland’s established strengths in innovation and technology. Scotland has huge economic potential so we will continue to work with businesses to unlock more high skilled jobs like these.

“Inward investment has a significant role to play in Scotland’s economic recovery and transformation. Our skilled workforce, research facilities and supportive investment culture, aligned to our values as a nation, are highly attractive to foreign companies.”

David Keane, CEO of Bigtincan, added: “Bigtincan has grown dramatically – more than doubling in size in the last six months – and this growth presents exciting opportunities for our customers and employees. We are expanding our presence in Europe, with our Scotland development centre as a strategic hub focused on Data Science, R&D, as well as evolving our core products. This exciting growth hub is only the beginning of our investments in Scotland, and we are committed to continued growth in the dynamic city of Glasgow.”

Research suggests that the sales enablement platform market, which consists of a mixture of both large high-end and smaller specialist companies, is projected to reach a value of $7.3bn by 2028.

Mark Hallan, director of global investment at Scottish Enterprise, commented: “Working with innovative companies such as Bigtincan to highlight the very best Scotland has to offer, and to encourage them to invest in our country, is a priority for Scottish Enterprise.

“Bigtincan is an incredibly exciting company in the sales enablement automation sector and has a growing presence across the world. Scottish Enterprise is delighted that Bigtincan will continue its global journey by locating its new development centre in Glasgow and we look forward to supporting the company as it enhances its presence in Scotland.”