Like many of the businesses Firstport support, they are a charity and social enterprise. For over 16 years, they have been helping budding social entrepreneurs make their ideas happen. From the start, they have offered grant funding and business advice. Over the years, they've grown and developed new services including investment readiness support and social investment products, responding to the needs of the entrepreneurs they are support.
A detailed report of Firstport pledges and associated outcomes can be accessed by our pledge partners.
CivTech is a Scottish Government programme that brings the public, private and third sectors together to build things that make people’s lives better.
First Pledged: February 2024
Equity Gap
Equity Gap is an Edinburgh based angel investment syndicate, established to help match investors with entrepreneurs looking for early stage business funding.
First Pledged: February 2025
Converge
Converge works with Scotland’s universities to empower staff, students and graduates to transform academic research and innovation into real-world solutions. Through collaboration, Converge harnesses expertise, knowledge and connections to support the creation of impactful businesses that contribute to a more sustainable future.
