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Investment Fund for Scotland (IFS)

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A public fund offering loans and equity to smaller businesses in Scotland, delivered through appointed fund managers

About Investment Fund for Scotland (IFS)

Investment Fund for Scotland (IFS) is a public investment programme for smaller businesses in Scotland, UK. The fund does not invest directly. It appoints fund managers, and they take enquiries and applications.

Services

  • Smaller loans: finance for smaller businesses, arranged through the appointed fund managers.
  • Debt finance: loans for businesses that need more capital than a smaller loan covers.
  • Equity: investment in established businesses with ambitious plans, and in large start-ups with high growth potential.

Customers and markets

Businesses headquartered in Scotland, or with a significant operating presence there.

Key facts

  • Based in: Scotland, UK
  • Run by: the British Business Bank, through appointed fund managers

Profile written by TrustList from the business's own published information, Oct 2026.

Categories & features

Trust Score

4/ 100
Trust Score: New

An earned signal from verification, reviews, awards, transparency and engagement - the vendor can't buy it.

Verification
0/100 · 20%
Reviews
0/100 · 30%
Awards
0/100 · 15%
Transparency
18/100 · 20%
Engagement
0/100 · 15%
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Updated 9/17/2026

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