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.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon opens London Stock Exchange on December 14, 2015

A video posted by Scottish Government (@scotgov) on Dec 15, 2015 at 3:12am PST

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