The Ventures Lab supports the creation and growth of impact-led ventures in Scotland and beyond. Run by The Challenges Group, they help purpose-driven founders to validate their ideas, build resilient and investment-ready business models, and scale after investment — providing the flexible, hands-on support that ambitious ventures need to make a lasting difference.
A detailed report of The Ventures Lab pledges and associated outcomes can be accessed by our pledge partners.
BTO Solicitors LLP is a modern, full service legal practice with strong roots in the Scottish business community.
First Pledged: April 2026
Maven
Maven is a leading private equity and property manager, with over 120 executives based across our UK office network.
First Pledged: April 2026
The Glasgow School of Art
The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is internationally recognised as one of Europe's top university-level institutions in the visual creative disciplines. It is ranked 3rd in the UK and 8th in the world for art and design in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2026