A full-service, industry-led venture builder

We exist to support deep tech visionaries on their journey to launch, build, scale, and achieve lasting global success.

Product Realisation and Scale

We strive to get product development right the first time by solving global problems with the best technologies. STAC-supported companies can reach volume with world-class supply chains - reaching international markets with competitive, high-quality products.

Sustainable Growth

Through the development of 116 key scaling ingredients we help companies build for scale with talent, processes, systems, and governance to grow whilst demonstrating compliance in every way.

Investment Planning and Readiness

From perfecting value propositions we support our start-ups to chart their investment needs, schedule, and value-building plans.

why glasgow?

We have the talent and innovation from our universities, now we are boosting entrepreneurship and increasing the ambition to position Glasgow as a leader in the development and application of key future technologies that will allow it to compete on the global stage.

Jim Rowan

STAC Chair,
Former CEO of Volvo and Dyson

An emerging epicentre for innovation and collaboration

Our cultural diversity enriches the collaborative environment, fostering a unique and inclusive atmosphere essential for tech innovation. Positioned strategically as a gateway to the UK and European markets, with a high quality of life, thriving cultural scene, and a history of industrial prowess, Glasgow emerges as the quintessential address for a Deep tech hub.

Our
Team

Our team and advisory board are trusted and experienced in leadership, business growth, product development, sales, manufacture, sustainability and investment, having developed products and ran businesses for some of the biggest names in tech.

Paul Wilson

Founder, CEO & Fund Managing Partner​

Angus MacFadyen

Founder, Chief of Investment & Fund Partner

Katie Woods

Operations Director

Dennis Kerr

CFO & Fund Partner​

Dr. Rhonda Wheate

Programme Director

Elena Bassiachvili

Technology Director & Mentor​

Ian Reading

B2B Sales & BD Mentor

Stewart White

Med Tech Sales & BD Mentor

Robin Knox

B2C Sales & BD Mentor

Gregor Aikman

Product Design Mentor

Callum Sinclair

Legal & Governance Mentor

Taylor Wilson

Marketing Mentor & Digital Media Manager

Claire Gillespie

HR & People Mentor

Conner Paterson

Senior Programme Coordinator

Neil Wilson

Accountancy Mentor

Our Board &
Advisory Board

Jim Rowan

Chair of Board &
Fund Partner

Richard Lewis

Board Member &
Fund Partner

Ronnie Darroch

Board Member &
Fund Partner

Andrew Davison

Board Member &
Fund Partner

Sean Murphy

VP of Supply Chain
Meta, Advisor

Don’t just take our word for it

The unique pitch events go beyond just preparation. Meaningful feedback from small groups of investors and potential follow-ups create a distinctive experience. It’s not just about pitch day; it’s about integrating pitching into the core of the founder journey

Garrett Sprague

CEO, Smplicare

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Let’s create something extraordinary together

STAC establishes connections between industry, creative thinkers, and entrepreneurs to address some of the the world’s biggest problems.