SME News Q1 2025 / 32 Funding Innovation, Supporting Business Growth Innovative Partners has been a leader in funding support for UK businesses since its inception in 2019. The firm was founded by Andrew Marshall and Liam Hurley, who spotted a distinct need for an innovation funding consultancy that simplifies the process for businesses to access investment, grants, and tax relief. As its name suggests, the firm is geared towards innovation funding, affording businesses a simple process whilst empowering them to reap the benefits of the maximum amount of funding they can secure. On the back of its transformative impact, we have recognised Innovative Partners as the Best Boutique Funding Consultancy Firm 2025. In 2022, Michael Davie joined as a partner, bringing extensive expertise in innovation funding and strategic growth. Since then, the business has expanded significantly, opening offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Aberdeen, with team members also based in Manchester and London. Today, Innovative Partners continues to support businesses across the UK, providing tailored funding solutions that empower companies to scale and succeed. For almost six years, Innovative Partners has been working with business founders and directors who are seeking to scale their business, offering them a unique blend of funding support, advice, and strategy to ensure they have the right tools to achieve their growth goals. It is the firm’s core mission to support the growth and development of businesses across the UK, and it does this by joining a holistic approach with bespoke solutions, serving as a long term partner for its clients as they navigate the complex funding landscape. The firm succeeds in its mission by unlocking funding opportunities for clients by leveraging the abundance of funding solutions that can be found through tax incentives, investments, and grants, the vast majority of which go unknown or under utilised by the general population. Across these methods, this leading growth and funding consultancy prioritises exploring the avenues most likely to fuel long-term success, with the support provided personalised to a client’s unique situation. "Our service is unmatched in the industry, reflected in our growth, which has been driven largely by word-of-mouth referrals. We take great pride in the strong network of Scottish businesses and business leaders we have built, fostering lasting relationships that drive success. We want to be here for the journey with companies, not quick wins." - Michael Davie Innovative Partners’ encompassing method sees businesses transformed, be it through help with their growth strategies or in sourcing direct investments or grants. Such a strong suite of services has resulted in the firm securing clients in diverse industries right across the UK. Having supported industryleading companies like Elastik and ValStream, one of the most rewarding aspects of the job for the team is championing innovative technology startups, encouraging the future of industry to thrive. It goes without saying that the firm is equally passionate about supporting upcoming businesses as seen through its recent work with one of the leading engineering companies in Scotland. One of many enterprises struggling in the current economic climate, the company was at serious risk of closure, with more than 100 jobs being at risk. Innovative Partners helped the business with its R&D tax and strategy support, and the wraparound support it delivered led to a cash injection that ultimately saved the business. As was the case with the above business, these struggling companies are often not even aware that they have funding available to them, let alone how they go about accessing it. Even for those who are aware, countless entrepreneurs are reluctant to seek out this funding as a result of confusion around tax and compliance. One of the firm’s main goals is to educate around these incentives and nurture faith in the system. Appealing to those SMEs looking to be successful, Director, Michael Davie advises these companies to, “work with a trusted funding consultancy like us.” Furthermore, Michael stresses the importance of always asking questions, as learning from those around them is key for those looking to improve their skills. “At Innovative Partners,” he says, “we tend to ask a lot of questions to fully grasp our clients’ businesses and goals. By having an in-depth understanding, we can offer targeted, beneficial advice.” Excitingly, the immense knowledge behind Innovative Partners will soon be put to a new use, as the firm is planning on creating a seed fund for those businesses still in their infancy. Giving these early-stage companies a much-needed funding injection, the ultimate aim for the team is to help support the resurgence of Scottish businesses. Alongside launching this fund, the firm is also keen to invest in more technology and build an area for innovation straight into its office that can support specialised, tech-based operations. A lifeline when it comes to investment in both Scottish businesses and those throughout the UK, Innovative Partners helps its clients to achieve rapid business growth through innovation funding. Passionate and experienced, this is a firm more than worthy of recognition. Innovative Partners is part of Carlowrie Group, a collection of businesses and charities with a shared mission to make a positive impact. The group includes well-known brands across the UK, including luxury events venue Carlowrie Castle, hospitality hotspot Edinburgh Street Food, and two homelessness charities, The Breakfast Bothy and RESTART Lives. Contact: Michael Davie Web Address: https://innovativepartners.co.uk/ Fe035b25
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