Scottish tech startups are set to participate in an investor showcase event in London, thanks to a collaborative effort between the Scottish government, CodeBase, and Scotland House London. The event, titled ‘Techscaler London Investor Showcase,’ is scheduled for tomorrow at Scotland House, providing a platform for some of the most promising early-stage startups from Scotland to attract potential investment.
Techscaler, the Scottish Government’s startup support program, run by CodeBase, is organizing the event. The startups, primarily in the pre-seed and seed stages, will present their businesses and seek funding. These startups include:
- nuuri – a digital platform connecting parents and nurseries.
- UnityflowAI – an automatic speech recognition transcription service for business.
- &munch – a marketplace for mobile food and drink suppliers.
- eCERTO – streamlining capital project management across industries.
- Optab – construction cost and environmental management tool.
- SENGUARD – internet security for over 50s.
- cleanifiq – a marketplace for domestic and commercial cleaning services.
- Practest – reshaping the landscape of patient care.
The event will feature curated startup pitches, followed by a panel discussion centered on early-stage investing. The expert panel includes Hattie Willis from GuessWorks, Jasmin Thomas from Ada Ventures, Sam Simpson from FounderCatalyst, and CodeBase’s Andrew McGinley.
Andrew McGinley, CodeBase’s entrepreneur-in-residence, said, “The opportunity to engage with investors in London this week will open doors to global capital for our startups, while enabling them to make valuable connections and plug into networks that will help to underpin their growth plans. And we’ll be planning more of these kinds of events outside of Scotland to shine a spotlight on our high potential founders and startups.”
Hattie Willis, founder of GuessWorks, shared her perspective, stating, “It’s not just about introducing founders to investors- it’s about giving investors a taste of the incredible opportunity in growing startup ecosystems like Scotland – my hope is it’s just the beginning of more investment there.”
Jasmin Thomas, the venture partner at Ada Ventures, emphasized the significance of the event: “Scotland is home to world-class innovation, and events like this are crucial in spotlighting the exceptional talent beyond the traditional investment hubs. At Ada Ventures, we invest in the best, not just the best connected, and we are committed to backing visionary founders in regional ecosystems like Scotland, where groundbreaking ideas deserve greater attention. We’re excited to engage with these high-potential startups and support the next wave of transformative companies.”
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes highlighted the progress of the Techscaler program. She noted, “The Scottish Government’s Techscaler programme launched just two years ago, but is rapidly helping build Scotland’s reputation as one of the best places in Europe to launch a tech start-up as we develop an end-to-end support network for business founders and start-up companies.”
She added, “Early investment is of course vital to help start-ups grow and scale. Scottish businesses have already benefited from on-the-ground exposure to American and Asian markets through Techscaler. Helping our start-up community access the vibrant London-based investment market is the next step in ensuring the next generation of Scottish businesses is set up to succeed.”
Techscaler, now in its third year, focuses on nurturing, developing, and scaling tech startups. The program currently supports nearly 1,000 startups, with member companies having secured almost £120 million in funding during its first two years of operation.
