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Barcapel Equity is a Private Equity Fund based in the UK which invests in growth businesses across multi-sectors. Barcapel Equity Fund I is a boutique, agnostic fund with an international mandate. To learn more email to contact@barcapel.com Barcapel Equity is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

The company has developed an innovative technology of micro compressors that produce extraordinary pressure of 20 bar in a single stage, and in the same time solve the problem of noise and vibration, which is typical for small compressors. The company was recognised as Inventor of the Year 2017 in Scotland, and won the Scottish Best Management Team of the Year award 2017. Vert’s precision CNC factory includes 5-axis CNC milling and turning machines, and manufactures to sub-5 micron tolerances. Vert employs the most talented and driven manufacturing engineers who make the impossible possible.

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Adaptix (www.adaptix.com) is transforming planar X-ray – the diagnostic imaging modality most widely used in healthcare worldwide. We are producing a Flat Panel X-ray Source (‘FPS’), a ‘Distributed Array Monoblock’ that generates X-ray from a multitude of emitters in a two-dimensional form factor. The best analogy is of the journey in televisions from old-fashioned vacuum tubes to Flat Panel displays. The reason this is important is that it completes the ‘digitization’ of X-ray systems. Partnering a Flat Panel Source with existing dynamic Flat Panel Detectors, in conjunction with low-cost computing power and sophisticated algorithms, allows truly-portable low-cost low-dose tomosynthesis - in essence, 3D imaging at the bedside. Current X-ray equipment gives a choice between fixed high-cost 3D systems or lower-cost (but still expensive) 2D that can be moveable (typically at >200kg). Our FPS allows a transformation, where systems move from a single high-flux tube to multiple low-flux distribute emitters, to allow more information (including 3D) from less dose. Adaptix will allow System Integrators to offer truly portable 3D systems at a price point that meets that of existing 2D systems. Multi-award winning Adaptix is fortunate to be supported by the Royal Academy of Engineering, through its "SME Leaders"​ programme; by the European Space Agency, through its Business Incubation Centre at Harwell; by the Duke of York, through "Pitch@Palace"​; and, by the London Stock Exchange, through the "Elite"​ business support and capital raising programme.

Current Health, a Best Buy Health company, enables healthcare and pharmaceutical organizations to design, launch, and scale care at home across use cases, patient populations, and acuity levels. The Current Health platform combines a proprietary FDA-cleared monitoring device, a suite of third-party devices, integrated telehealth, patient engagement tools, and EHR integrations. Current Health is committed to successful and scalable care-at-home programs, providing wraparound support services to reduce provider burden and enable superior patient experiences. To learn more about US & UK job opportunities at Current Health, please visit the Best Buy Health careers page: https://bit.ly/47Ypbcs

Wallace Equity is a private investment group for early-stage and growth businesses. Found in 2017, based in Stirling, investment is offered to qualifying businesses across Scotland. Investments range from £20k to £500k across a variety of sectors. Together we invest in, grow and scale exciting businesses in Scotland.

LendingCrowd is an award-winning fintech lending platform that enables SMEs across Britain to access fast and flexible business loans. As the only such platform headquartered in Scotland, we are pioneers in this space. SMEs are finding it increasingly difficult to gain financing from traditional outlets like the banks. In their place we offer a flexible, intuitive and efficient solution for these SMEs with our in-house team of credit specialists. We are keen to support businesses achieve keener loan rates with flexible terms, straightforward security arrangements, minimum ongoing administration and no exit fees. LendingCrowd is the trading name of Edinburgh Alternative Finance Ltd, Company Number SC468392, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm reference number 670991). LendingCrowd and its products are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. The companys registered office is 50 Lothian Road, Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9WJ. Copyright © LendingCrowd 2024. All rights reserved.

PXN Ventures is the venture capital arm of PXN Group, formed as a result of two of the North’s best fund managers (Praetura Ventures and Par Equity) coming together to create an investor that the region deserves. With offices in Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds and London, we deliver world-class investment programmes at scale to help build the Northern economy, supporting founders across a diverse range of sectors, including deep tech, life sciences and software. PXN Ventures is committed to backing early-stage founders across the North of the UK, with a long and growing list of northern success stories in our portfolio that have received early backing from PXN, including Modern Milkman, Phlo, AccessPay, Street Group and Advanced Electric Machines. As well as its EIS, VCT and institutional funds, including the GMC Life Sciences Fund II, PXN Ventures is the North West fund manager for the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II, which is managed on behalf of the British Business Bank. Founder in the North of England? Follow https://www.linkedin.com/company/pxnventuresnorthofengland

Established in 2010 to help match private investors with young entrepreneurial companies looking for early-stage business funding, Equity Gap is an Edinburgh-based business angel syndicate with 150 active members. Equity Gap's current membership includes many captains of industry, business leaders, academics and entrepreneurs from Scotland and beyond, a number of whom are ex-pats or former residents, all eager to support early stage companies in Scotland. Those young entrepreneurial businesses are often pre-revenue, but with a validated product or service that has undergone a pre-investment commercialisation process. Ideally the investment should be eligible for SEIS/EIS advance assurance and preferably the business should be based in Scotland or willing to relocate. Equity Gap typically invests a minimum of £100,000 and maximum of £500,000 at initial or seed investment stage, with additional match funding from Scottish Enterprise. However, it regularly coinvests alongside other business angel syndicates, SE, VCs and the Scottish National Investment Bank to make more sizeable investments into scale-up opportunities across a wide range of sectors in Scotland. Winners of the UKBAA's 'Most Active Investor in the Regions' award in 2019, Equity Gap members have invested in over 40 companies, leveraging more than £125m in total investment into our growing portfolio.

Pick Protection makes managing your employee’s safety simple, with our reliable, easy-to-use lone-worker solution. By using existing hardware in the not-so-humble smartphone, our PG Smart App gives users peace of mind that immediate help is never far away, even in areas of low signal, with just the push of a button. With options around app or device, monitored or self-monitored, and the ability to integrate with existing facilities and systems, you can customise a lone worker solution that works alongside your organisation, to support you in your duty of care. A solution is nothing if people don’t use it, and we work with our customers to develop new features which fit their risks and operations to ensure that usage remains high. Not only that, but the at-a-glance reporting function on our PG Cloud Management portal lets you see how the apps or devices are being used, so we can support you with additional training and guidance if need be. Our customers include corporate enterprises, government organisations, financial institutions, higher education and third-sector organisations. Featured in Sky News, BBC News, The Independent, The Guardian and more. BS8484 Accredited. Cyber Essentials Plus Accredited.

Never has it been more important to ensure that the environment is right for business ideas, innovation and ambition to flourish in Scotland. A crucial element in creating that environment is providing access to funding. Many businesses are frustrated in dealings with banks; many angel syndicates are committed to existing projects. It is a situation that can see pre-start and young businesses left without adequate support, at a time when it is often vital to have it. Gabriel is a new angel syndicate, aimed specifically at supporting young businesses. It doesn’t matter how young – we welcome ‘lightbulb moments’ too – and the process is simple, to help get the funds injected into the business quickly. Companies from a broad spectrum of sectors will be eligible for funding, but Gabriel’s focus is on companies that can demonstrate growth potential, ambition and scalability, preferably in new products and markets.

Albacom has built an enviable reputation as a supplier of specialist High Voltage Power Supplies (HVPSU) serving Aerospace, Industrial and Medical markets. We are a team of highly experienced and dedicated electronic specialists offering wide ranging capabilities for electronic / electrical design, assembly and test. Our collaborative approach means working across a variety of disciplines to understand the needs of our clients to offer the right solution. Albacom enjoys single source supply status for the majority of its bespoke products, often designed in at the early stages of customer programmes. Our capabilities are split into five divisions: Electronic Design & Manufacture Precision CNC Machining Lifting Equipment Testing Microwave Design & Manufacture Electric Motors Each division provides the specialist skills of its discipline, whilst having a holistic approach across the entire business. This means a better service for you, as we can share our expert advice which is not always the most obvious answer. Contact us to find out how Albacom can help you.

Barcapel Equity is a Private Equity Fund based in the UK which invests in growth businesses across multi-sectors. Barcapel Equity Fund I is a boutique, agnostic fund with an international mandate. To learn more email to contact@barcapel.com Barcapel Equity is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Ultrasound. Integrated. Everywhere. Headquartered in Glasgow, Novosound specialise in the design and manufacture of innovative ultrasound sensors using a groundbreaking thin-film technique to address the limitations of traditional ultrasound. This includes products and customisable solutions for emerging applications in industrial, medical and wearable markets. Novosound’s NDT products - the Kelpie, Ceilidh, Belenus and Nebula- simplify complex inspections and increase the efficiency of condition monitoring. Our technology allows users to reduce operational downtime caused by corrosion/erosion of pipework and other metal structures and create a more efficient and cost-effective work environment. Novosound works across a range of industries including Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Aerospace, Renewables, Nuclear, Civil Engineering and Healthcare. Our in-house design and end-to-end manufacturing capabilities alongside our highly skilled team enables the development of customisable and scalable ultrasound solutions which a variety of modern-day applications. Get in touch today to find out how we can help you.

The company has developed an innovative technology of micro compressors that produce extraordinary pressure of 20 bar in a single stage, and in the same time solve the problem of noise and vibration, which is typical for small compressors. The company was recognised as Inventor of the Year 2017 in Scotland, and won the Scottish Best Management Team of the Year award 2017. Vert’s precision CNC factory includes 5-axis CNC milling and turning machines, and manufactures to sub-5 micron tolerances. Vert employs the most talented and driven manufacturing engineers who make the impossible possible.