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First Minister announces Scottish risk capital market heading for new heights
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today announced the findings of a report published by Scottish Enterprise, revealing that risk capital investment in Scotland was up 20% to £244m in 2014. The results represent a five-year growth of 90%, approaching the highest recorded level of £250m back in 2001.

Scottish entrepreneurs to SCALE new heights
Ambitious entrepreneurs in Scotland are set to benefit from a new five-year international development programme, launched this week.

Encompass Brings Visual Information Management Technology to Scotland’s Smart City
Australian firm invests in Glasgow office backed by Scottish Enterprise grant
Encompass Corporation, provider of industry-leading visual information management technology to the insolvency and restructuring sector, is to invest over £2.2 million opening a new office in Glasgow’s financial services district creating 21 new jobs. The investment is being supported by Scottish Enterprise through a Regional Selective Assistance grant worth up to £357,000.

Exports hit £27.9 billion
Scottish Development International welcomes findings from the latest Global Connections Survey which reveal that Scottish exports have increased by 7.2% to reach a record £27.9 billion.

385 jobs for Glasgow
First Minister Alex Salmond today (Thursday, October 23) announced 385 new jobs for Glasgow from business management company, Geniac.

Glasgow Finance Centre for US insurance firm
FM announces Scottish Finance Centre and 67 new jobs during Scotland Week

Up to 400 new jobs created at PRA UK in Kilmarnock
FM announces jobs and £1.2m investment as part of Scotland Week programme.

US firm Ceridian to create 130 new jobs
First Minister announces company plans for expansion during Scotland Week.