Barclays is one of the UK's leading financial institutions, with a long-standing commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and growing businesses across Scotland. Through their Eagle Labs programme and wider enterprise support activity, Barclays connects ambitious founders with the skills, networks and resources they need to scale — helping build a more inclusive and resilient economy.
A detailed report of Barclays pledges and associated outcomes can be accessed by our pledge partners.
Originally formed in 1992 and based in Edinburgh, Archangels is a prominent business angel syndicate which has been at the forefront of early stage investing in Scotland for more than a quarter of a century.
First Pledged: February 2025
CodeBase
CodeBase is an ecosystem builder, building better startup ecosystems. By lowering the barriers to entry for startup founders and accelerating their growth, and providing SMEs with the support they need to scale, we create a healthier, wealthier and more sustainable society. Techscaler is a programme for building, growing and scaling tech startups in Scotland, delivered by CodeBase and funded by The Scottish Government.
First Pledged: February 2024
Burness Paull
Burness Paull is a full-service, independent Scottish commercial law firm focused on employing and working with the best people to deliver a consistently high-quality service to clients.
