Net Zero
Address the climate crisis, through growing a fair and sustainable economy
The for a better Scotland Bank
A development investment Bank for a better Scotland.
About the Bank
The Scottish National Investment Bank is a development investment bank, established and funded by Scottish Ministers on behalf of the people of Scotland.
Development banks seek to invest where the private sector is not providing sufficient investment to businesses or projects that support the development of a country's economy.
The Bank has been established to operate commercially, and is operationally independent from government.
What we do
The Bank invests in Scottish business, projects and communities to deliver environmental, social and financial returns for the people of Scotland.
Investments in debt and equity are made on commercial terms based on the needs of individual projects or businesses. The Bank seeks to invest widely and diversely, and approaches every opportunity on an individual basis, so that the financing offered is tailored to the needs of the individual business or project seeking support.
The Bank invests in businesses based in Scotland, projects based in Scotland, or businesses seeking to move to Scotland. Typically the Bank will invest in businesses and projects seeking more than £1m in investment support (debt or equity).
All investments must deliver both commercial returns and mission impact returns that support at least one of the Bank's missions.
The Missions
The Bank’s missions have been designed to address the long term, persistent challenges facing Scotland. The missions have been set by the Scottish Government.
Place
Transform communities, making them places where everyone thrives.
Innovation
Scale up innovation and technology, for a more competitive and productive economy.