Business News Round Up (19/03/19)


Blueprint pinpoints weaknesses in Scottish growth

A new report suggests Scotland needs to address eight core issues if it is to keep pace with competitor nations.

https://dailybusinessgroup.co.uk/2019/03/blueprint-pinpoints-weaknesses-in-scottish-growth/

House prices fall in London while North West and Scotland thrive

The property market in the North West and Scotland has seen growth while asking prices fell by 5.5% in the London area.

https://www.yourmoney.com/mortgages/house-prices-fall-in-london-while-north-west-and-scotland-thrive/

Scottish Investment Bank programme allocates first round of £16 million to tech and data companies

The Scottish Investment Bank has set up a co-investment programme which aims to increase available equity funding options for companies looking to expand and grow.

https://www.insider.co.uk/news/scottish-investment-bank-programme-allocates-14141008

Praetura Ventures announces £15m fund for North West start-ups

Praetura Ventures is planning to raise £15 million for its first Enterprise Investment Scheme to fund between eight and ten early stage companies in the North West region.

https://businessmanchester.co.uk/2019/03/19/praetura-ventures-announces-15m-fund-for-north-west-start-ups/