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Rhona Bree, who joins Equity Gap from Scottish Enterprise as a senior investment and portfolio manager, with Fraser Lusty, who becomes managing director.

Edinburgh investment syndicate Equity Gap unveils shake-up at top

Dave Hughes and David Jolliffe of Novosound. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Glasgow ultrasound sensor pioneer appoints former Intel exec as part of US push

The winners of the 21st round of the Scottish Edge competition. Picture: Sandy Young Photography

Scottish Edge gives £1.4m lift to 24 firms with high-growth potential: full list

James Watt, above, set up the Aberdeenshire beer-maker in 2007 along with fellow co-founder Martin Dickie. Picture: Andy Fallon

BrewDog flying high with expansion plans as 'unicorn' search reaches climax

How Scottish tech is working with NASA to explain climate change

Six new Aberdeen businesses have been awarded a share of £30,000 of equity-free funding at the latest Robert Gordon University (RGU) start-up accelerator showcase. Picture: Martin Parker Photography

Robert Gordon University start-ups make perfect pitch to secure £30k

Claudia Cavalluzzo, executive director at Converge: 'This year’s cohort proves that ideas and innovations are thriving in Scotland’s universities.'

Scottish university AI innovators among 100-strong Converge cohort

Investor hesitancy has crept into the deals market with less cash being pumped in by venture capitalists.

Scottish scale-up investment slumps but outlook brighter - KPMG

Dyneval has secured over £500,000 of additional funding as the Scottish company looks to accelerate the development of a portable instrument for semen analysis.

Edinburgh agritech firm's semen analysis tool promises to save farmers thousands

Artificial intelligence is changing how humans interact with machines.

Scotland powering ahead as AI tech moves to change the world

Sir Tom Hunter: 'As a philanthropy we are happy to step in where gaps exist.'

Sir Tom Hunter doubles up on 'pre-scaler' business support amid soaring demand

Sir Sandy Crombie and Callum Murray of Amiqus. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Scottish tech firms revealed as among fastest-growing in north of UK

Left to right: Gillian Fleming of Mint Ventures, Nicola Kennedy of Heero Technologies, Kathy Kinder of The TriCapital Syndicate LLP, and Deborah Hudson of Shackleton Ventures. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Dundee start-up gains six-figure backing for app aimed at cutting energy bills

External affairs secretary Angus Robertson with start-up businesses at the showcase event.

Top Scottish tech firms make a pitch at Tartan Week celebrations

The Higgs Centre for Innovation next to Edinburgh's landmark Royal Observatory. Picture: Jason Cowan

Tech incubator next to Edinburgh's Royal Observatory creates more than 100 jobs

Chief entrepreneur Mark Logan: 'By making this connection between health testing and business support, we create an environment for innovation which enables Scottish companies to compete effectively, whilst bringing much-needed treatment solutions to the NHS.'

Tech tie-up promises to boost Scottish health innovation

Rowan Armstrong CEO of Bioliberty, with Niki McKenzie, joint MD, Archangels. Picture: Jamie Williamson

Edinburgh firm behind 'robotic glove' that can help stroke victims nets £2.2m

The senior leadership team at Glasgow-headquartered Phlo Technologies.

Glasgow digital pharmacy group acquires UK arm of US unicorn in 'landmark' deal

Craig Letton, CEO at MRM, and Euan Baxter, investor at BGF. Picture: Peter Lawson

Edinburgh marketing tech specialist nets £2m to fuel US growth ambitions

“We want to support entrepreneurship and the use of data to develop new solutions and technologies to support change for the better within society and business."

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James Watt is the co-founder of Aberdeenshire-based beer maker BrewDog, which has grown into a billion-dollar-plus global business.

BrewDog boss puts up £5m in 'unique' bid to find next billion-dollar unicorn

Jijay Shen, General Manager of Alibaba.com Europe

Ad Feature Digital export opportunity for Scottish producers of food and drink

Sir Richard Branson chatting to Curiosity Shop business founders. Picture: Professional Images UK.

Sir Richard Branson shares advice with founders of sustainable Scots firms

Stella Smith, founder of Pirkx; Beena Sharma, founder of Carbon Capture Utilisation International; Katherine Gunderson, founder of Grand Bequest; Caroline Laurenson, founder of TL Tech. Picture: Sandy Young Photography

Barclays-backed competition hails aspiring female company founders

Father and son team Grant MacCusker and Jamie Stewart, 19, founded Edinburgh-based Student Rents about two years ago.

Teenager made CEO of Edinburgh student rental platform after £470,000 fundraise

The businessman stresses that the programme will be delivered 'by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs – people who know the pain, pitfalls and opportunities'. Picture: contributed.

Analysis: Sir Tom Hunter's new bid to plug a gap for scale-up support

Left to right are Paul Wilson (STAC), John Moran (Murphy), Adrian Murphy (Murphy), Gregor Aikman (STAC) and Angus MacFadyen (STAC). Picture: Stewart Attwood

Internet of Things partnership looks to plug funding gap for tech start-ups

Members of the Topolytics team: Ben Emson, chief technology officer; Jane Stewart, director; Michael Groves, chief executive. Picture: Chris Watt Photography

Edinburgh tech firm at forefront of circular economy secures £1.5m growth boost

The NYC 2023 Foras Programme will run between April 10 and 17.

Top tech players to showcase Scotland to New York City ecosystem

Graeme Williams of KPMG: 'Last year was a tough one for the investment market globally, but it’s no fluke that Scotland bucked the downward trend.'

Scottish private equity outperforms rest of UK after deals hit five-year high

Morgan Stanley opened its first Scottish office in Glasgow in 2000. Picture: Kieran Dodds

Scotland targeted as Morgan Stanley doubles up on accelerator programme

Carl Barton, Alasdair Crawley and Michael Crawley of Edinburgh-based Fanbase. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Edinburgh start-up behind sports club tech with 'endless possibilities' nets £1m

British Business Bank chief executive Louis Taylor: 'The fund has been designed with regards to what the Scottish market needs.'

British Business Bank chief Louis Taylor pledges £150m boost for Scottish SMEs

The business angel groups invested their money with co-investment coming from other private sector investors and public sector agencies. Picture: Jon Savage

Business angel investment tops record £50 million in 2022 - Linc Scotland

The record VC investment came despite volatile global stock markets.

Scottish firms secure record-breaking £705m of venture capital in 2022- KPMG

Kathrina Skinner (Waire Health), Mark Beaumont (Eos) and Dave Hurhangee (Waire Health). Picture: Stewart Attwood

Fife start-up secures £2m investment for device that can help ease bed blocking

Gigged.AI co-founders Rich Wilson and Craig Short with staff members at the company's Glasgow hub. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Glasgow HR tech outfit taps into gig economy explosion with £1.6m funding

Equity Gap (EG) board members are L – R Stuart Paterson, SEP, board adviser; Alex Lusty COO, Equity Gap; Tracey Ginn, MBM, EG non-executive director (NED); Jock Millican EG director; Rachel Jones, Snapdragon, EG NED; Fraser Lusty EG director; Brian Williamson, EG NED

Edinburgh investment syndicate Equity Gap hails record year and £200m milestone

Metahelios was launched last year by metasurface physicists Charles Altuzarra and Yash Shah.

Glasgow start-up looks to join space race with long-distance camera tech

Paul Munn, managing partner at Par Equity: 'I’m incredibly proud of the team’s achievements and the level of investment and support we’re bringing to the table.'

Edinburgh VC firm Par Equity ramps up 2022 investment to £38 million

Pufferfish's display systems deliver 'highly interactive engagement and multi-sensory experiences' for a range of uses and settings, including corporate communications, museums, science centres, planetariums, art exhibitions and other visitor attractions, as well as scientific and educational institutions.

Edinburgh firm behind multi-sensory display systems to inject ‘wow’ factor

Founder and CEO of Eserv, Dan Millard.

Aberdeen 3D tech and software specialist secures growth investment

Virgin StartUp says it has found that the first Friday in January is a peak time for new entrepreneurs to begin their start-up journey. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto.

Quarter of Scots thinking of launching own business in 2023

Bayile Adeoti, founder of Glasgow-based Dechomai, a social enterprise working to empower ethnic minority women with leadership and enterprise skills, has been named one of this year’s Unsung Heroes. Picture: contributed.

Survey highlights 'magic that happens' to help early-stage Scots start-ups

George Greer came up with the business idea after noticing high concentrations of plastic waste on the northern shores of Loch Long while walking his Swiss Shepherd, Noah.

Edinburgh venture behind 'eco' dog waste bags secures backing

Fergus Moore, Dawn Thompson, Ryan Taylor and Scott Kennedy of Revive Eco.

Glasgow start-up that recycles used coffee grounds bags £375,000 investment

David McElroy, CEO; Gary Loake, founder and chief science officer; Andrew Durkie, partner at Eos. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Edinburgh biotech start-up gets £2.6m injection to scale up business

The Snappy Group is formed of two businesses, Snappy Shopper and Hungrrr, providing technology services to the growing UK convenience grocery and hospitality sectors, respectively.

Scottish convenience store delivery platform bags 'seven-figure' funding deal

Space Intelligence supports forest restoration across the world, including in Indonesia where the rare rafflesia flower is found. Picture: Jeremy Holden

Edinburgh nature tech venture scaling up with fresh investment and hiring ‘coup’

AccelerateHER chief executive Elizabeth Pirrie has welcomed the additional support.

Scottish Enterprise signed up as 'key partner' for AccelerateHER awards

Paul Lynch, director of TLIP; Gordon Stark, CEO of Murgitroyd; and Dr Alex Turnbull, managing director of TLIP. Picture: Gerard Binks

Glasgow IP firm Murgitroyd seals fourth takeover in under two years

The trials underlined the need for the carry-onboard product to be as lightweight and compact as possible for stowage on business jets and limited spaces on commercial carriers.

Scottish tech outfit behind medical emergency device adding jobs mid global push

The awards recognise and rank the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in the UK.

Edinburgh fintech firm ranked fastest-growing tech company in Scotland

Niki McKenzie, joint managing director at Archangels (centre) with Dr Claudia Freigang and Dr Colin Horne, the founders of Hearing Diagnostics. Picture: Mike Wilkinson

Edinburgh firm to take hearing loss tech to market after £1.1m fundraise

Dr Matthew Freer of Infix Support and NHS Lothian CEO Calum Campbell. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Start-up secures contract with NHS Lothian in bid to tackle surgery backlogs

Chris Yendell, project development manager at Gravitricity, believes his firm's innovative energy storage technology -- which has been demonstrated at Edinburgh's Leith docks -- can help India reduce its climate emissions and move to renewable power. Picture: Peter Dibdin

Weight-to-go: Scots firm goes global with gravity energy storage innovation

Evelyn McDonald, CEO Scottish Edge; Judith Cruickshank, managing director, commercial mid market at Royal Bank of Scotland, and Steven Hamill, COO Scottish Edge. Picture: Sandy Young/scottishphotographer.com

£1.5 million boost for high-growth firms as latest Scottish Edge launches

Laura Bernal, VBI programme manager (far right) with representatives of the cohort companies taking part in the initiative this year. Picture: contributed.

Barclays Eagle Labs and Edin Uni join forces to catalyse emerging firms

Jock Gardiner, John Duncan (Alba Equity), Ben Bamford, Ben Stuart.

Aberdeen packing tech outfit to ramp up operations and add staff

David Mahon of Lynkeos and the University of Glasgow’s School of Physics & Astronomy: 'The funding will help us to build a more portable version of our muon imaging equipment.'

Glasgow spin-out that uses cosmic rays to create 3D images shares £700k cash

Nick Murray, Janani Prabhakaran, Euan Cameron, Carolina Melendez and Dec McLaughlin.

Finnish trip will see Scotland bolster links with global start-up community

The business is the brainchild of husband and wife team, Blaise Potard and Monica Camino Moreno.

Edinburgh translation software firm to grow team after securing funding

Paul Winstanley, Gregor Aikman, Jamie Hepburn MSP, Paul Wilson and Linda Hanna at STAC in Glasgow. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Senior hires see Scots Internet of Things accelerator create 'powerhouse team'

Glasgow-based specialist bakery business Pastéis Lisboa is planning a push into Edinburgh. Picture: Paul Chappells

Specialist Glasgow bakery planning push into Edinburgh is start-up role model

A CGI of the new lab building being constructed at the Edinburgh Technopole campus in Midlothian.

Work kicks off on new Edinburgh lab that could house 150 workers

Mark Logan, Scotland's chief entrepreneur, was one of EIE22's keynote speakers. Picture: Startup Grind Scotland

Scotland must 'normalise entrepreneurship', says former Skyscanner chief

Applications are open for the Net Zero Technology Centre’s TechX Accelerator programme

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Applications are now open to biotechnology businesses with a footprint in Scotland that are less than two years post-investment or still pre-launch.

New accelerator will help biotech start-ups and support transition to net zero

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As of March 31, 7,849 Scots had been waiting over two years for inpatient, outpatient or day care treatment from NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland's waiting times 'demonstrably worse' than south of the border

Glasgow's low emission zone is bounded by the M8, River Clyde and High Street/Saltmarket. Picture: John Devlin

All you need to know about driving into Glasgow's new low emission zone

Union chiefs have demanded action over reports of violence

Airport check-in staff assaulted and abused by ‘thuggish’ passengers – GMB union