Matthew Foulds
Matt has an extensive background in social enterprise and community business, having co-founded and led two organisations in the Health and Wellbeing and Grocery Retail industries.
read moreEmily Macdonald (she/her) – Investment Readiness Programme Manager
Emily oversees the LaunchMe investment readiness programme for the Firstport Group, joining in February 2024.
read moreLauren Scott (she/her) – Investment Manager
Lauren assesses applications for repayable finance including for The Catalyst Fund.
read moreStarkeeper Morton (she/her) – Vice-Chair
Starkeeper is the founding CEO of The Haven in Stonehaven.
read moreRenae Bell (she/her) – Social Investment Relationship Manager
Renae supports social enterprises to become investment-ready through the LaunchMe programme.
read moreDavid Brewis – Boost Fund Relationship Manager
David supports applicants and awardees of the Boost Fund.
read moreProfessor Mark J. Biggs CEng FIChemE (he/him) – Chair
Professor Biggs has served as Associate Principal at Heriot-Watt University since April 2024. Previously, he served as Vice-Principal, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor.
read more