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Justine Muir, Alan Crawley and Chris Foley of Optima Partners. Picture: Duncan McGlynn

Edinburgh-headquartered consultancy on track to double UK workforce to 100 Scott Reid

Mathewson Dental includes St John’s Road Dental Practice in Corstorphine. Picture: contributed.

Major Edinburgh dentistry firm snapped up by rapidly growing Scotland-wide group Emma Newlands

'BGF’s investment will help us scale our business, allowing us to serve more customers,' says Optima boss Alan Crawley. Picture: contributed.

Edinburgh consultancy Optima Partners doubling staff after major BGF boost Emma Newlands

'The pipeline for the remainder of the year is strong, with more new deals and further positive exits anticipated,' says Patrick Graham, BGF’s head of Scotland and Northern Ireland. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Major investor BGF bullish regarding Scottish portfolio after buoyant H1 Emma Newlands

CSN operates a national network of branches across the UK and its care brands include Carewatch, MyLife and New Directions.

BGF exits Edinburgh's CSN Care Group after major investment and sale Scott Reid

Leeanne and Guy Hundleby, who will actively lead Strathberry 'with the same passion and expertise that inspired them to create the brand in 2013'. Picture: contributed.

Luxury handbag brand Strathberry targets global growth after £8m funding boost Emma Newlands

The news comes as SMWS’ global membership has now surpassed 30,000 for the first time. Picture: Peter Sandground.

Lifestyle The Artisanal Spirits Company toasts signing of Uddingston facility lease Emma Newlands

'We are confident that the future is bright for ambitious, well-managed growing businesses,' says BGF's Patrick Graham. Picture: contributed.

Investor BGF bullish over business' appetite for funding Emma Newlands

Headquartered in Edinburgh, ASC is the owner of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), which looks to share the world’s best curated whiskies, bringing them to life through tasting events, content and other member activities.

Scotch Malt Whisky Society owner ASC completes 'cornerstone' investment Scott Reid

'I thoroughly enjoy my job, and the key driver of that is the people I have the privilege to work with,' says Mr Graham. Picture: Lisa Ferguson. Patrick Graham of BGF images Paddy Graham

The Big Interview: Paddy Graham of BGF Emma Newlands