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Martin Dowson, new MD consulting at Optima Partners. Picture: contributed.

Consultancy Optima Partners locks sights on major expansion, cheers senior hire

Craig Letton, CEO at MRM, and Euan Baxter, investor at BGF. Picture: Peter Lawson

Edinburgh marketing tech specialist nets £2m to fuel US growth ambitions

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

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

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

'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

'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

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

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

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

The Artisanal Spirits Company toasts signing of Uddingston facility lease

'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

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

'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