15 December 2015
Around 80 prominent business delegates gathered at the London Stock Exchange to hear First Minister Nicola Sturgeon talk about why Scotland is a great investment location.
@LSEplc deeply honored by FM @nicolasturgeon mkt open & investor roundtable to discuss Scottish SMEs & innovation pic.twitter.com/Bvn3BWm8Ad
— Xavier Rolet (@xrolet) December 14, 2015
The First Minister and Scottish Enterprise Chief Executive, Lena Wilson also opened trading at the London Stock Exchange.
FM @NicolaSturgeon promoting Scottish business @LSEplc with @scotent pic.twitter.com/t4OoYxJuoX
— First Minister (@ScotGovFM) December 14, 2015
Figures published yesterday show that ‘risk capital’ – investment in new, growing businesses – was up 20 per cent to £244m in 2014 in Scotland.
Just announced @ScotGovFM risk capital investment in Scotland up 20% to £244m in 2014 https://t.co/2ORbFj6C9F pic.twitter.com/bb0JmGxMH8
— ScotEnt CEO (@scotentCEO) December 14, 2015
The results represent a five-year growth of 90 per cent and show increasing confidence in the Scottish business market.
Key difference for business investment in Scotland is open door policy to @ScotGovFM @scotent to support growth. @ScotChambers
— Nora Senior (@norasenior1) December 14, 2015