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EIF and Scottish Growth Scheme co-finance equity investments in Scotland

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    Date: 16 June 2017

Companies looking for significant investment will now be able to access an additional £200 million through the Scottish-European Growth Co-investment Programme.

The Programme is the first part of the Scottish Growth Scheme, a £500 million financial package backed by the Scottish Government, to help businesses thrive and grow. 

Made up of £50 million from Scottish Enterprise and £50 million from the European Investment Fund (EIF), the Programme is expected to lever over £100 million from fund managers across Europe for investment in Scottish companies.    

With advice and support from the Scottish Investment Bank, companies will be able to seek investment from EIF accredited fund managers. Successful companies will receive their investment from the fund managers, Scottish Enterprise and the EIF.

Finance Secretary Derek Mackay said:

“The foundations of Scotland’s economy remain strong, however we will continue to do all we can to invest further in our economy and stimulate growth.  The Scottish Growth Scheme will be a half-billion pound boost to support businesses and jobs at a time when the UK Government stance on Brexit continues to present a huge threat to jobs and prosperity in Scotland. 

“This new multi-million pound programme, the first under the Scottish Growth Scheme, is specifically designed for companies seeking large equity investment to support their growth plans.  The new programme will open up a new pool of potential investors from across Europe.  We want our businesses to be able to expand and create more job opportunities and the new programme will provide considerable investment.” 

Kerry Sharp, director of the Scottish Investment Bank, said:

“Today’s announcement is great news for Scottish companies with ambition for scale.  This new Programme will allow us to engage with even more international investors and attract larger amounts of investment into Scottish companies. 

“As part of this new programme with the EIF we will  focus our efforts on making sure companies are fully prepared to successfully attract new significant investment opportunities.”

EIF Chief Executive Pier Luigi Gilibert said:

“I am delighted to be announcing this new agreement for Scottish businesses. The Scottish-European Growth Co-investment Programme is a joint Scottish Enterprise and EIF initiative supporting Scottish SMEs and attracting international private equity investment to Scotland. Via co-investment funding and equity investment funds supported by EIF, businesses will be able to access GBP 100 million of new finance, helping to create jobs and growth in Scotland.”

Mr Mackay made the announcement on a visit to CelluComp, an industrial technology company that has developed a material called Curran, a cellulose non-fibre extracted from root vegetables which is used as an additive in a number of markets including paints and coatings.

CEO Christian Kemp-Griffin said:

“We are very pleased to be hosting the announcement for the new Co-investment Programme between the European Investment Fund and Scottish Enterprise in our facilities at Glenrothes. Our company has been able to grow to this point with the assistance of support mechanisms such as a European Eco Innovation grant (EcoADD) as well as various Scottish Enterprise grants and investments. We recognise that in order to take new and innovative products to market requires adequate financial commitments and support. It is precisely these strong initiatives between European and Scottish-based funds, along with the private sector, that will allow companies such as ours to prosper in the future.”

Josko Bobanovic, Sofinnova Partners said:

“Sofinnova Partners has been supporting Cellucomp in collaboration with the Scottish Enterprise for over four years. As an international investor we find collaboration with SE exemplary and highly relevant at different stages of the company development. Teaming up further with the EIF provides both groups with an unprecedented ability to stand behind unique internationally recognized projects with global ambitions when they need to grow. Cellucomp with its "wonder material" - nanocellulose - offers a tremendous market opportunity while at the same time addressing sustainability and environmental issues."

Background

Companies looking to secure this investment or explore the option, should in the first instance approach the Scottish Investment Bank for advice and support.

The Scottish Investment Bank is the investment arm of Scottish Enterprise. They operate across Scotland in partnership with Highlands and Islands Enterprise.

SIB aims to increase the supply of finance, and to help more Scottish SMEs with growth and export potential access it. www.scottish-enterprise.com/sib

The aim of the Scottish Growth Scheme is to unlock additional investment in the economy by boosting finance available to companies seeking to grow and expand their business. Further details of the Scottish Growth Scheme can be found: www.mygov.scot/scottish-growth-scheme

Further investment through the Scottish Growth Scheme will be announced in due course.

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