Scaling Scottish businesses. Connecting ambitious founders. Attracting global investment.
The Invest2Scale Podcast is where Scotland’s most ambitious scale-up founders meet the investors, advisors, and industry leaders who can help them grow. We go beyond the headlines to explore the real challenges and opportunities of scaling a business, with insights from those who’ve done it before—and those backing the next big success stories.
Each episode, we bring you candid conversations with visionary entrepreneurs, top-tier investors, and expert advisors who share their experiences, strategies, and lessons learned. Whether you’re leading a high-growth company, investing in Scotland’s business ecosystem, or simply passionate about entrepreneurship, this podcast delivers valuable insights to help you navigate the scale-up journey.
Backed by Invest2Scale, a network connecting Scotland’s most promising businesses with the investment and expertise they need to reach the next level, our mission is simple: empower scale-up founders to achieve their full potential.
Tune in and scale up.
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What US Investors Really Look For in Scottish Founders, with Jake Kleinert of Bettor Capital
How does a Scottish tech company end up with backing from a US investor? In this episode of the Invest2Scale podcast, Ewan is joined by Jake Kleinert of Bettor Capital, a US fund that invests in online gaming software and backed Scottish company BR-DGE earlier this year. Jake explains why the deal took three years of relationship building, and why founders should be talking to investors long before they need the money. He covers what specialist investors look for, from traction in one sector ...
13 Oct 2026
S2E2 - Going Through The Investment Rounds With Federico Charosky
What does the investment journey really look like when a Scottish business starts to scale internationally? Ewan Anderson is joined by Federico from Quorum Cyber at Invest2Scale to explore the company’s journey from securing its first investment in Scotland to working with investors in London and, ultimately, the US. Federico shares an honest founder perspective on raising investment, from feeling like a “goldfish swimming with sharks” in those early conversations to dealing with valuations...
5 Oct 2026
S2E1 - Debt Finance and Scottish Investment with Catherine Wright
Could debt finance play a bigger role in helping Scotland’s ambitious businesses scale? Ewan Anderson is joined by Catherine from HSBC Innovation Bank at Invest2Scale to explore the role of venture debt and why scaling businesses should consider it alongside more traditional equity investment. Catherine explains how debt finance can provide additional runway while limiting dilution, what HSBC Innovation Bank looks for when assessing a business, and why a strong financial model, credible leade...
9 Sept 2025
Going Global with Modulr | Season 1 - Episode 4 | Invest2Scale Podcast Episode
Investor Scale Podcast – Episode: Building a FinTech Powerhouse with Myles Stephenson, Co-Founder of Modulr In this episode of the Investor Scale Podcast, host Ewan Anderson sits down with Myles Stephenson, Co-Founder of Modulr, one of the UK’s leading embedded payments providers. Myles shares the story of building Modulr from the ground up—starting with the irony of struggling to open a bank account, to raising over £150 million in funding, and now scaling towards profitability and global ex...
8 Aug 2025
CleanTech Investment in Scotland | Season 1 - Episode 3 | Invest2Scale Podcast
Investor Scale Podcast – Episode: Scaling CleanTech: What Investors Are Looking For with Robert Hokin of Greenbackers In this episode of the Investor Scale Podcast, host Ewan Anderson speaks with Robert Hokin, Managing Partner at Greenbackers Investment Capital—a specialist investor network focused on cleantech and climate innovation. With decades of experience across technology, finance, and mergers and acquisitions, Robert shares practical insights into what makes a cleantech business “oven...
23 Jun 2025
Scotland’s Scale-Up Scene | Season 1 - Episode 2 | Invest2Scale Podcast
Investor Scale Podcast – Episode: Investing in Ambition: How Mercia VC Sees Opportunity in Scotland’s Scale-Up Scene In this episode of the Investor Scale Podcast, host Ewan Anderson is joined by Alex Gwyther and Dr Natalie Blagburn of Mercia Venture Capital, a leading UK investor backing high-growth companies from seed to Series B. Together, they unpack why Scotland is fast becoming a key region for innovation—and why Mercia is backing Scottish scale-ups across life sciences, software, and F...
26 May 2025
Exiting Your Business | Season 1 - Episode 1 | Invest2Scale Podcast
Investor Scale Podcast – Episode: Building a Global Tech Brand from Scotland with Daniel Rodgers, Founder of QuickServe In this episode of the Investor Scale Podcast, host Ewan Anderson speaks with Daniel Rodgers, founder of QuickServe – a tech company born from a rainy day frustration and grown into a global digital ordering platform used in over 44 countries. Daniel shares the story behind QuickServe’s inception, their rapid expansion during the pandemic, and how a strategic exit to The Acc...
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