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.
An independent charity with 20+ years of experience in helping people to build the belief, mindset and connections they need to accelerate growth and make an impact.
First Pledged: February 2025
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
Connect Three
Connect Three upskill and improve team leader, manager and leadership capability through virtual and/or face-to-face workshop programmes and tailored bespoke approaches.
