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Scottish Equity Partners

Scottish Equity Partners

United Kingdom

Leading

About

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.

Details

Round

Series B
Series C+
Private Equity Round
Venture Round

Previous Investments

AI & Deep Tech
B2B
Biotech
Communications & Messaging
E-commerce & Retail
Education
Energy & Utilities
Fashion & Apparel
Fintech & Financial services
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
Healthtech & Wellness
HR & Recruitment
Legal & Professional services
Lifestyle
Media, Events & Entertainment
Other
Security & Privacy
Social media
Software & Apps
Sports & Fitness
Transportation & Mobility

Geo focus

Europe

Highlights

$1.1M

Historical average check

$91.1M

Historical max check

February 2025

Last investment date

164

Investments

Software & Apps

Fintech & Financial services

Data & Analytics

AI & Deep Tech

Travel & Tourism

E-commerce & Retail

Legal & Professional services

Security & Privacy

Other

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Website

sep.co.uk

Email

enquiries@sep.co.uk

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