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Debt Finance from £100,000 - £2 million
As small businesses grow, large injections of capital are often needed to move them to the next level. The Investment Fund for Scotland could help smaller business owners to deliver their business ambitions, including:
- Leasing new commercial premises
- Hiring a new team
- Funding marketing costs
- Purchasing new machinery or equipment
- Launching a new product or service
Our debt finance option is designed for smaller companies that can demonstrate growth potential.
How it works
- Go to the fund manager’s website by clicking the box below.
- Make an enquiry directly to the fund manager.
- The fund manager will contact you to talk through your funding requirement.
- The fund manager may ask for more information and a formal application or pitch deck.
- The fund manager will evaluate your application and make the investment decision.
Have a question? Read our Frequently Asked Questions.
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Investment Fund for Scotland in the news
Dundee cleaning products business targets global expansion with £1m Investment Fund for Scotland backing
12 February 2026
Dundee-based Ecoanolytes is expanding the global footprint of its innovative safer, eco-friendly cleaning and sanitising products through a targeted business growth campaign, after securing a £1 million loan from the Investment Fund for Scotland.
Learn more Dundee cleaning products business targets global expansion with £1m Investment Fund for Scotland backingGlasgow-based pharmacist transforms patient care with 24-hour service
05 February 2026
A Glasgow-based 24 HR digital Pharmacy, which offers patients round-the-clock access to prescriptions, weight loss treatments and health advice, is expanding with the support of £100,000 in funding through the Investment Fund for Scotland. The funding, delivered through the British Business Bank and DSL Business Finance, is supporting the development of a custom website.
Learn more Glasgow-based pharmacist transforms patient care with 24-hour serviceEdinburgh-based User Vision secures six-figure investment
08 September 2025
User Vision, a Scottish consumer behaviour consultancy, has secured a six-figure equity investment from the Investment Fund for Scotland through fund manager Maven Capital Partners. The funding will be used to support new leadership and growth plans.
Learn more About Edinburgh-based User Vision secures six-figure investmentInvestment Fund for Scotland Case Studies
Podfather
Cloud-based logistics software business Podfather received a £3.4 million investment to support their ambitious growth strategy.
Sky-Pin Drones
Melrose-based entrepreneur offers advanced crop spraying services using state-of the-art supersized drone following funding from the Investment Fund for Scotland.
Scotmas
B-Corp accredited specialist water treatment technologies business, Scotmas secured £2.2 million in equity funding to support its international expansion plans.
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