Winter deals in focus
£140m fundraising for new renewables fleet Aberdeen-based shipping firm North Star raised £140 million – including £50 million from the Scottish National Investment Bank – to build the next wave…
Dealmakers look to navigate uncertain landscape
Rising costs hit business confidence – but interest from foreign buyers in Scottish businesses remain strong Although advisors report an encouraging start to 2023, the economic backdrop means few are…
Funding boost for Scottish SMEs
A £150m investment fund aimed at driving the growth of SMEs in Scotland is set to be launched this summer. The Investment Fund for Scotland from the British Business Bank…
All quiet on IPO front
Although major North Sea player Ithaca announced an IPO, 2022 has proved to be very quiet for Scottish flotations after a relatively buoyant two years. “We had begun to see…
Dealmakers look for new opportunities in the face of adversity
Moray-based rocket manufacturer and satellite launch provider Orbex was boosted by an overall £40m Series C funding round
AUTUMN DEALS IN FOCUS
Investment deal for hydro schemeScottish landowner Buccleuch secured investment for its Glenmuckloch pumped storage hydro and windfarm project in Dumfries and Galloway. The backing from Foresight Energy Infrastructure Partners will…
ALL QUIET ON IPO FRONT
Although major North Sea player Ithaca announced an IPO, 2022 has proved to be very quiet for Scottish flotations after a relatively buoyant two years. “We had begun to…
SUMMER DEALS IN FOCUS
Stock market stalwart acquired The sale of Edinburgh-based aviation services and cargo handling firm John Menzies saw one of Scotland’s oldest listed businesses fall into overseas hands. The board of…
Advisers predict bumper year ahead
Current conditions offer a window of opportunity for deals to be done Recent months have seen many Scottish business owners taking stock of the future after navigating their way through…
Games industry attracting serious money
Scotland’s tech sectors go from strength to strength despite economic uncertainty Scotland has built a reputation as a centre of technology with a supportive environment for start-ups and scale-ups across…
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Why we’re at a crossroads on the journey to net zero
The SCDI blueprint outlines opportunities for a collaborative green industrial revolution The Scottish Council for Development and Industry’s 2030 Blueprint, Making a Good Living, with its positive outlook and ambition for, among other things, clean energy and decarbonisation, arrives at a critical point in Scotland’s journey to net zero. Resilience needs to be built into our…
Ups and down of a rollercoaster corporate year
It’s been something of a roller coaster ride this year in Scotland’s corporate and M&A sector. That’s hardly surprising given the huge disruption caused by Covid-19. However, it hasn’t been…
Why green recovery is the best hope
Post-coronavirus focus must be on efforts to tackle climate change