Catalyst Direct Support

Ambitious social entrepreneurs can access Catalyst Fund investment directly through Firstport services.

For Scotland’s Ambitious Social Entrepreneurs

All Scottish social enterprises can of course receive support to start and grow through Firstport services. Our LaunchMe investment readiness programme can provide the support social enterprises need to get ready for investment and apply directly to the Catalyst Fund.

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LaunchMe is Firstport’s investment readiness programme supporting ambitious social and community enterprises prepare to secure investment to scale. Enterprises can join a cohort of peers growing together through weekly workshops. Alternatively, enterprises can access bespoke support for specific investment readiness needs. If this sounds like you, contact Emily MacDonald, Investment Readiness Programme Manager, for a chat.