Scottish Borders-based Scotmas, a specialist in what it describes as ‘environmentally friendly’ water disinfection solutions, has secured £2.2 million in equity funding to support its international expansion plans.
A second-generation family-owned water treatment and disinfection firm based in Kelso, the 50-strong business specialises in the application of Chlorine Dioxide (ClO₂) technology –
currently treating over two billion litres of water per day, serving markets as far-reaching as New Zealand, Dubai, and Chile, and, as it puts it, ‘demonstrating a global commitment to sustainability and excellence in healthcare water treatment’.
The deal includes investment from the Investment Fund for Scotland, managed by Maven Capital Partners, and delivered by the British Business Bank, alongside investment from Scottish Enterprise. The funding is pivotal for Scotmas as the company continues to expand its global reach and enhance its product offerings.
“We are delighted to have secured this significant investment led by Maven, which highlights the strength of our technology, and reinforces our vision for the future of water disinfection,” said Alistair Cameron, CEO of Scotmas (pictured). “This funding represents a tremendous opportunity to scale our operations, drive innovation through research and development, and deliver sustainable, cost-effective water treatment solutions to a growing global market. As a company deeply rooted in the Scottish Borders, we take great pride in contributing to the local economy by creating high-quality jobs, apprenticeships, and career development opportunities. This investment is not just about the growth of Scotmas; it’s also about fostering economic development in our community, and tackling pressing global challenges like water stress and climate change. With Maven's support, we are poised to expand our reach both locally and internationally.”
The business says the funding will also support it ‘in addressing the growing demand for more intelligent water treatment solutions as industries worldwide strive to meet stringent regulatory requirements and environmental goals’.
Alan Robertson, a Partner at Maven, said: “Scotmas has grown to be the best-in-class provider of ClO₂ technology through years of R&D and academic partnerships. Its technology has solved safety and by-product concerns that have historically hampered the ClO₂’s adoption as a disinfectant of drinking and industrial water. There is a clear and increasing need for Scotmas’ services due to increasing global water demands and water quality regulations becoming more stringent. We’re delighted to back Alistair and the team at this point in the group’s growth journey as they embark on ambitious expansion plans to serve international markets.”
2025 has already seem Scotmas successfully gain official certification as a B Corporation (B Corp), which the firm says brings it into ‘a growing community of businesses dedicated to meeting the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability’.
