CodeBase technology hub strikes up alliance with PwC

Professional services giant PwC has struck an alliance with CodeBase to help accelerate the technology incubator's growth.

From left: PwC regional chair Lindsay Gardiner, CodeBase co-founders Jamie Colemand and Stephen Coleman and PwC head of innovation for Scotland, Douglas Shand. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Edinburgh-based CodeBase is already home to more than 90 start-ups, including Administrate, QikServe, TVSquared and Care Sourcer, which employ more than 600 people collectively. A Stirling incubator was announced earlier this month.

The new agreement will see PwC offer business support at both of the CodeBase locations, along with funding to revamp and refit a further floor at the CodeBase HQ in Edinburgh, providing more space for start-ups.

PwC regional chairman Lindsay Gardiner said: “Professional services is changing and PwC in Scotland has attempted to be at the forefront of that change where it makes sense for our clients and the Scottish economy.”

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CodeBase chief executive Stephen Coleman added: “The partnership with PwC allows us to both accelerate development at Argyle House on our journey to build a tech powerhouse in Edinburgh and for our companies to tap into the firm’s global expertise and networks.”

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