Scotmas Group secures £2.2m from Maven Capital Partners and Scottish Enterprise to fund international expansion.
The investment round was led by Maven Capital Partners through the Investment Fund for Scotland alongside Scottish Enterprise.
Scotmas Group is a specialist water treatment technologies business that provides chlorine dioxide systems for disinfection and pathogen control. Based in Kelso, the B-Corp accredited company treats over two billion litres of water daily across international markets.
Scotmas Group has raised £2.2m in equity funding led by Maven Capital Partners via the Investment Fund for Scotland, alongside participation from Scottish Enterprise. The capital will be deployed to accelerate international expansion, increase manufacturing capacity at the Kelso facility, fund product development, and expand commercial and technical teams.
The business develops chlorine dioxide solutions used to control bacteria in water and food contact surfaces across multiple sectors. With this injection of capital, the firm intends to establish direct in-country sales and servicing capabilities in South America and the Middle East while creating up to 40 new jobs over the next three years.
From the founder
"We are delighted to have secured this significant investment led by Maven, which highlights the strength of our technology and reinforces our vision for the future of water disinfection. This funding represents a tremendous opportunity to scale our operations, drive innovation through research and development, and deliver sustainable, cost-effective water treatment solutions to a growing global market."
Alistair Cameron
CEO at Scotmas Group
Investor perspective
"Scotmas is a shining example of an ambitious Scottish business driving innovation on an international scale with its environmentally friendly water treatment technology. The team’s dedication to sustainability and addressing critical global challenges aligns seamlessly with the IFS mission to back businesses that deliver local economic growth and create jobs in the communities they serve. We are thrilled to support Scotmas as it continues to expand and solidify its position as a leader in water disinfection technology."
Sarah Newbould
Senior Investment Manager, British Business Bank
Use of funds
- 01Expand into international markets
- 02Grow the team
- 03Continue product development
- 04Scale operations
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About the company
Scotmas Group
Specialist water treatment technologies business providing chlorine dioxide disinfection systems for global industries.