Scottish Equity Partners

What is Scottish Equity Partners?

Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) is a venture capital firm specializing in growth equity investments. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in the United Kingdom, SEP focuses on nurturing high-growth technology enterprises across the UK and Europe.

They offer equity investments with a cap of £25 million, predominantly targeting seed, startup, early-stage, and expansion phases catering to various sectors including IT and TMT (Technology, Media, Telecoms), BioTech, Hardware and Manufacturing, Energy, CleanTech, HealthTech and Fitness, Material Science, and Life Sciences.

The firm’s assets under management are approximately £1 billion.

SEP prides itself on building strong relationships with the companies they invest in, bringing to bear their wealth of experience, access to an extensive network, and a deep commitment to support founders and business leaders in scaling their ventures. They focus on enterprise software, consumer internet, and technology-enabled services, aiming to invest in differentiated and product-led companies that address critical challenges for enterprise customers. With a long-term perspective, SEP works to create enduring value in businesses, emphasizing sustainability and responsible growth.

Their team offers targeted support designed to help companies achieve scale and operational excellence, backed by three decades of experience. Their portfolio highlights a commitment to helping companies succeed in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner. SEP has a highly experienced team with a robust network of operational, corporate, and entrepreneurial expertise, poised to assist businesses in realizing their full potential.

What they say:

We are a growth equity firm.

What we look for: We invest in technology companies.