Former RBS executive joins St Andrews-based impact investment firm
A former RBS executive who specialises in growing the market for mission-led businesses has joined St Andrews-based ‘impact investment’ firm Eos. Jill Arnold, who also recently headed SIS Ventures, a…
Scottish tech firms planning recruitment drive with ‘steadying’ financial outlook
Scottish tech firms are planning a ‘major employment drive’ with a ‘steadying’ financial outlook and increased demand from international customers, according to new sector analysis. A survey by trade body…
Edinburgh tech firm acquires design agency to bolster marketing credentials
An Edinburgh tech firm has acquired a design agency for an undisclosed sum to bolster its marketing credentials. Digital development firm xDesign has announced its acquisition of innovation and design…
Leading tech sector investor says Scotland would benefit from a more dynamic venture capitalist community
A leading tech sector investor has said funding for the tech sector in Scotland is based on “historic banking structures” that are not designed for modern digital startups. Alison Porter…
Plans for revamped Met Tower in Glasgow unveiled
Plans for the revamped Met Tower in Glasgow have been unveiled – with the £60m redevelopment set to become the focal point for the tech sector in the city. The…
Barclays Eagle Labs launches regional digital growth fund
Barclays Eagle Labs has officially launched a multimillion pound government-funded digital growth programme to support regional tech startups across the UK. The bank’s startup network has opened applications for the…
Scottish startups named in ‘Tech 100’ at Northern Tech Awards in Edinburgh
Scottish startups were among a ‘Tech 100’ list at the Northern Tech Awards, which took place in Edinburgh on Thursday. The annual event – put together by GP Bullhound, the…
Glasgow Tech Fest surfs wave of digital growth and tech investment in the city
Glasgow Tech Fest is due to return on Wednesday for its second year after the success of last year’s inaugural event led to it becoming an annual conference. As project…
Scottish Games Week returns in the autumn with series of nationwide events
Scottish Games Week – the festival that celebrates the gaming industry – will return in the autumn with a series of events across the country. The annual programme will take…
Cloud platform specialist secures £5m backing from Scottish National Investment Bank
An Edinburgh-based cloud platform specialist is set to create 15 new jobs after securing the £5m backing of the Scottish National Investment Bank. Forrit, which develops content management system (CMS)…