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Innovative Partners has rolled out a full suite of growth and funding services aimed at supporting UK businesses amid rising operating costs, shifting regulations, and limited access to funding for the sector.
The firm, which is part of Carlowrie Group’s portfolio of impact-driven businesses, said the new offering brings together accountancy, investment, grant funding, and growth advisory “under one roof in an integrated approach”.
Shifting away from the traditional approach of individual service offerings, the Scottish growth consultancy has launched a dedicated accountancy services arm and stepped up its investment capabilities, “actively backing UK businesses and introducing entrepreneurs to a trusted network of investors and partners”.
The firm has already invested in “forward-thinking” businesses, in particular those with a focus on technology and productivity.
Most recently, it invested in AI-powered legal technology platform, Hunit, which turns agreements into fully compliant, self-managing and self-executing legal contracts. Alongside this funding boost, it is providing accountancy services, strategic advice, and grant funding support to the client.
Michael Davie, director at Innovative Partners, said: “We work with founders every day who have exceptional talent and drive but are being held back by a fragmented support system.
“When we looked hard at how our firm could make the system more accessible for founders, it was clear that an integrated approach to growth support was the answer. By offering holistic support, from financial management and funding to strategic advice and investment, we’re creating real momentum for UK businesses to thrive.”
Aaron Powers, CEO of Hunit, added: “Innovative Partners understand the realities of building a business in the UK and we are happy to forge a long-term relationship that will support our business as we grow. Now with their accountancy offering in-house, it was an easy choice to streamline our financial management with a partner who understands the challenges of building a fast scaling business.”
To support Innovative Partners’ new approach, the team has appointed Mags McPherson as a non-executive director, who brings “extensive” experience in business leadership and strategy at an international level.
The team also welcomed its first Saltire Scholar intern, in partnership with Entrepreneurial Scotland, for a 12-week period.
