ESM Investments Overview
Founded in 2011 by Steven Morris, ESM Investments is based in Stirling, Scotland, and comprises over 100 individual investors. The firm specializes in investing in early growth stage technology companies, primarily in Scotland and the North of England. ESM typically invests between £100,000 and £1 million per company per investment round, often co-investing with other syndicated investment groups, corporate investors, family offices, and public sector investors. The firm emphasizes an entrepreneur-to-entrepreneur approach, providing hands-on support and encouraging collaboration among portfolio companies.
Is ESM Investments the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with ESM Investments, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
ESM Investments
Investment focus
Invest in
- Western Europe 1 / 14
Stages
Seed, Series A
First ticket size
£100,000 - £1,000,000
How to approach funds like ESM Investments
When approaching ESM Investments, highlight your traction and scalability within the Scottish or Northern English tech ecosystem, as they value regional impact and tangible early growth. Demonstrate how your team can benefit from and contribute to a collaborative, entrepreneur-driven network, and be prepared to discuss how you envision leveraging co-investment opportunities. Articulate your path to significant milestones that align with their hands-on, partnership-oriented style.
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