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Why attend FUEL Scotland?
Get the clarity and connections to move your business forward.
Whether you're preparing to raise finance or exploring your options for the first time, FUEL Scotland brings together the expertise, practical guidance and funding conversations that help businesses become finance ready.
Across one day you'll get access to:
A PERSONALISED EXPERIENCE
Whether through the details you share during registration or through a discussion with our team, we’ll personalise your experience to ensure every session and conversation is highly relevant to your stage and focused on your goals.
SESSIONS THAT
CREATE ACTION
Our funding readiness workshops help you take action with tailored checklists, pitch prep, and clear action plans. Helping you explore finance options, understand what suits your business, and manage associated risks effectively.
STORIES THAT
INSPIRE
Hear from real business owners and leaders as they share what worked (and what didn’t) when they went after funding, offering honest insights and lessons learned which you can use to shape your journey.
PRE-MATCHED 1-2-1s THAT MATTER
Join outcome-focused meetings with funders covering commercial finance, equity investment and grant support, arranged only when what you need aligns with what’s on offer, so every conversation leads to action.
ACCESS TO PEERS & CONNECTIONS
With lunch, refreshments, and networking included - join a room full of peers facing the same challenges and lived experiences, creating a valuable network alongside funders and support providers to help you get to where you want to be.
Meet the Money - Confirmed Funders
Every business has different ambitions, challenges and funding needs. Meet the Money brings together lenders, investors and finance providers in one place, giving you a clear view of those attending FUEL Scotland.
Below is the confirmed list of funders you’ll be able to meet on the day.
Banks and Specialist Commercial Lenders
From established high street banks and newer digital lenders to specialist commercial finance providers, these organisations offer a wide range of funding solutions to help businesses start, grow, invest, improve cash flow, and manage day-to-day operations. This includes loans, asset finance, invoice finance, trade finance, and other forms of business lending.
Community Development Finance Institutions
Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs) are specialist lenders focused on supporting businesses that may not fit traditional lending criteria. They take a people-first approach, looking beyond the numbers to understand your potential.
Institutional & Alternative Capital
These organisations offer specialist funding solutions beyond traditional bank lending and equity investment. From institutional finance and growth programmes to funding competitions and bespoke capital, they help businesses access the finance they need to innovate, grow, and achieve their ambitions.
Private Equity, Venture Capital and Angel Investment
These investors back ambitious businesses with funding in exchange for a share of the company. Alongside investment, they often bring valuable experience, connections, and support to help businesses grow.
FUEL Scotland Agenda
Every FUEL Roadshow agenda is built around real business challenges from finding the right funding, to strengthening your financial position, to connecting with the people who help make it happen.
Each session is designed to give you clarity, confidence, and practical next steps — whatever stage your business is at.
Agenda is subject to change.
Main Sessions
Venue, Travel and access
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Venue: Murrayfield Stadium, Roseburn Street, Edinburgh, EH12 5PJ. Located just to the west of Edinburgh city centre, the stadium is one of Scotland’s landmark venues with extensive event space and strong public transport links.
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By car: The stadium benefits from easy access via major routes into the city, including the A8 (Corstorphine Road) and the A71 corridor, with straightforward connections from the Edinburgh City Bypass. On‑site private parking is available for over 800 vehicles for eligible events and bookings.
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By rail/tram: Haymarket Station is the nearest rail hub, around a ten to fifteen‑minute walk from the stadium. The dedicated Murrayfield Stadium tram stop provides fast, direct links from both the city centre and Edinburgh Airport, with regular services throughout the day.
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By bus: Several Lothian Buses services run close to Murrayfield Stadium, including routes 12, 26, 31, 22, 30, and the Airlink 100 for airport connections.
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From Edinburgh Airport: The tram provides the most direct connection from the airport to the stadium, with frequent services and a short journey time. Car or taxi travel from the airport is typically quick in normal traffic conditions.
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Accessibility: Murrayfield Stadium provides wheelchair access and accessible facilities. If you have specific requirements, please contact us in advance so we can make arrangements.
Good to know for attendees
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1‑2‑1 matching: We’ll use your registration details to match you to the most relevant lenders and advisors.
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What to bring: A brief outline of your funding need, and if you have recent management accounts, a simple cash‑flow view, and (if relevant) a short deck, bring them to aid your conversations. If you don't have these things, don't worry, the agenda sessions will help you develop them.
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Wi‑Fi & mobile: Complimentary venue Wi‑Fi; coverage is good across the event spaces.
Frequently asked questions
Delivered by trusted parteners
FUEL Scotland is delivered by UMi in collaboration with organisations committed to improving access to business finance across the UK.