Calum Paterson is the co-founder and former Managing Partner of Scottish Equity Partners (SEP). See sector focus and contact routes.
Calum Paterson is the co-founder and former Managing Partner of Scottish Equity Partners (SEP), a Glasgow-based growth equity firm he established in 2000, and he currently serves as Chairman & Senior Partner while chairing the firm’s Investment Committee. His investment thesis targets innovative technology companies at the growth stage across the UK and Europe, emphasizing businesses that can scale into larger, high-employment enterprises. SEP typically provides both capital and ongoing operational support to its portfolio, which includes around 25 high-growth companies employing 6,500 people. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly detailed, Paterson has been closely involved with portfolio firms and served on the Board of Directors at Skyscanner, a notable SEP investment. Other named portfolio companies are not explicitly listed in available sources beyond Skyscanner, though the firm’s focus remains on fast-growing tech businesses. Paterson has publicly argued that “Scotland needs bigger tech firms,” reflecting his view that the region must cultivate larger technology enterprises to drive economic impact. He also served as C
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