Scottish Equity Partners

Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) is a prominent European growth equity investor that focuses on scaling fast-growing technology companies. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, SEP has a strong presence in both the UK and internationally, with offices in London and strong connections across Europe and the US. SEP's portfolio includes notable companies like Skyscanner, which grew significantly under SEP’s investment, expanding from a small flight search business into a major global online travel brand before its acquisition by Trip.com for £1.5 billion in 2016. Another standout is Babbel, an online language learning app that became a market leader with over 10 million active subscribers, facilitated by SEP’s support in scaling internationally and strengthening its executive team. The firm typically invests in enterprise software and technology scaleups, with recent investments in companies such as Braincube, Cora Systems, and Pelion. SEP takes a hands-on approach, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance, leveraging their extensive network to help companies achieve sustainable growth. SEP’s team includes experienced partners like Calum Paterson and Stuart Paterson, who play active roles in their portfolio companies, ensuring that the companies have the necessary resources and guidance to succeed.