Venture Capital

The first quarter of 2024 has seen nearly £100 million invested in Scottish businesses, according to KPMG UK. Showing that a total of 19 firms shared £98m in venture capital (VC) investment, the Big Four firm's Private Enterprise Venture Pulse report highlights a notable increase in vent

Venture capital investment in Scottish start-ups has surged in Q3 of 2023, with a total of 28 deals amounting to £202 million, according to KPMG’s latest Venture Pulse report. This marks the highest quarterly value since Q2 2022 when £325m was recorded over 45 deals. The rebound co

Edinburgh-based venture capital (VC) firm Par Equity has attained B Corp certification, further solidifying its commitment to sustainable and socially responsible business practices. The certification, often seen as the gold standard for social and environmental performance, marks the company as a l

Venture capital (VC) investment in Scottish businesses has dropped significantly in terms of value and volume in Q1 2023, with only 14 deals having raised around £70 million, the lowest for an opening quarter since 2020, according to KPMG UK's Venture Pulse Report. This slump is attribute

Fast-growth businesses in Scotland attracted over half a billion pounds of venture capital (VC) investment in the first half of 2022, according to the latest figures from KPMG UK. Despite investors becoming more cautious globally, there were 45 investments completed in Q2 2022, raising over &po