Scottish Equity Partners

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1998

AUM

-

Location

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe
Investor profile last updated: 07 August, 2026

Profile

Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) is a venture capital firm based in the United Kingdom. Founded over 25 years ago, SEP focuses on investing in high-growth technology companies. Their team consists of experienced professionals dedicated to helping companies scale and succeed in enterprise environments. SEP distinguishes itself by partnering with founders who lead enterprise technology companies that are addressing the most complex challenges faced by the world's largest organizations.

SEP primarily invests in enterprise technology sectors including AI, data analytics, software, and digital solutions. Their investment sizes typically range from growth capital to late-stage funding. SEP has a history of investing over £1 billion in technology companies, serving more than 300 of the world's largest organizations. The firm is known for its strategic partnerships and long-term approach to value creation.

Notable investments by SEP include AutoRek - financial data accuracy, Dotmatics - scientific intelligence platform, FundApps - regulatory compliance standards, Braincube - sustainable manufacturing, and Basis Technologies - specialized SAP landscapes. These investments exemplify how SEP supports companies in building leading businesses within demanding enterprise environments.

Industry

Technology Energy LegalTech HealthTech Consumer Services (B2C) Digital Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Internet and Web Services Security Software AI

Contacts

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Calum Paterson Managing Partner & Chairman
Managing Partner & Chairman
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Gary Le Sueur Co-Founder & Partner
Co-Founder & Partner
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FAQs about Scottish Equity Partners

Scottish Equity Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.
Scottish Equity Partners is located in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Scottish Equity Partners was founded in 1998.
Scottish Equity Partners invests in companies and startups in Technology, Energy, LegalTech, HealthTech, Consumer Services (B2C), Digital, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Internet and Web Services, Security, Software, AI.
Scottish Equity Partners invests in companies and startups in Europe.
Scottish Equity Partners invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Scottish Equity Partners usually invests $50-100 m on average.
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