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ESM Investments
ESM Investments is an impact investing firm that invests in technology companies at early growth stage. Located in Stirling, Scotland, it invests in Scotland...
ESM Investments
ESM Investments is an impact investing firm that invests in technology companies at early growth stage. Located in Stirling, Scotland, it invests in Scotland and expands UK wide. ESM makes informed and ethical investment decisions focused on ESG and Impact investing, nurturing business development and promoting growth. It is led by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and offers guidance beyond capital.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2011
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
Stirling
Corporate office
Stirling, United Kingdom
Principals
Steven Morris
Managing Partner
Victoria Russell
Events, coaching and mentoring
David McIntosh
Investor Director, board and NED positions
Danny Meaney
Member of ESM Investment Panel & ESM sponsor development
Tom Angus
Company finance and portfolio company monitoring
Scott White
Head of PR
Mark Davidson
Associate Director
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who makes the final investment decision at ESM?
After a company pitches at an ESM member event, the opportunity moves to an investment panel. The panel includes named members such as Danny Meaney and draws on sector experts and experienced investors. Managing Partner Steven Morris oversees the firm, but the website frames the panel as the decision point rather than a single individual.
Does ESM take board seats?
Yes. David McIntosh holds the formal title of Investor Director and undertakes board and non-executive director positions at portfolio companies. The firm stresses providing an experienced NED resource as part of its post-investment value-add.
In which sectors and stages does ESM concentrate?
ESM targets early to growth-stage companies, with its portfolio covering business accounting, financial services, brand design, corporate consultancy, and inventory management. Core sector exposure is weighted toward enterprise software, financial technology, and business services in the United Kingdom.
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