Invest2Scale Podcast

Investor Scale Podcast – Episode: Building a FinTech Powerhouse with Myles Stephenson, Co-Founder of Modulr

In this episode of the Investor Scale Podcast, host Ewan Anderson sits down with Myles Stephenson, Co-Founder of Modulr, one of the UK’s leading embedded payments providers. Myles shares the story of building Modulr from the ground up—starting with the irony of struggling to open a bank account, to raising over £150 million in funding, and now scaling towards profitability and global expansion.

We explore how Modulr found product-market fit, built long-term investor relationships, and navigated the challenges of aligning values and ambitions across different funding rounds. Myles also offers candid insights into the differences between UK, European, and US investors, and what it takes to build a resilient FinTech business in a regulated environment.

This episode is packed with practical takeaways for founders, investors, and anyone involved in scaling high-growth tech companies, especially those building from Scotland with global ambitions.

Investor Scale Podcast – Episode: Scaling CleanTech: What Investors Are Looking For with Robert Hokin of Greenbackers

In this episode of the Investor Scale Podcast, host Ewan Anderson speaks with Robert Hokin, Managing Partner at Greenbackers Investment Capital—a specialist investor network focused on cleantech and climate innovation. With decades of experience across technology, finance, and mergers and acquisitions, Robert shares practical insights into what makes a cleantech business “oven-ready” for funding.

From product-market fit to team strength and market size, Robert breaks down the key investor criteria for climate and renewable ventures. He also offers a candid view of Scotland’s clean energy potential—explaining why the region is rich in talent and innovation, but still needs more coordination and policy support to hit net zero targets.

Packed with honest reflections, this episode is a must-listen for founders navigating the cleantech investment landscape and for ecosystem players working to position Scotland as a global green energy leader.

Investor Scale Podcast – Episode: Investing in Ambition: How Mercia VC Sees Opportunity in Scotland’s Scale-Up Scene

In this episode of the Investor Scale Podcast, host Ewan Anderson is joined by Alex Gwyther and Dr Natalie Blagburn of Mercia Venture Capital, a leading UK investor backing high-growth companies from seed to Series B. Together, they unpack why Scotland is fast becoming a key region for innovation—and why Mercia is backing Scottish scale-ups across life sciences, software, and FinTech.

Alex and Natalie discuss what makes Scotland’s startup ecosystem so investible—from world-class universities and angel networks to global ambition baked into local founders. They also reflect on what it really takes to attract funding at Series A and B stages, the long-term value of relationship-building with VCs, and the importance of storytelling in investment journeys.

If you’re a founder, investor, or ecosystem supporter, this episode offers practical insights on how to scale with purpose—and why shouting about your success matters just as much as achieving it.

Investor Scale Podcast – Episode: Building a Global Tech Brand from Scotland with Daniel Rodgers, Founder of QuickServe

In this episode of the Investor Scale Podcast, host Ewan Anderson speaks with Daniel Rodgers, founder of QuickServe – a tech company born from a rainy day frustration and grown into a global digital ordering platform used in over 44 countries.

Daniel shares the story behind QuickServe’s inception, their rapid expansion during the pandemic, and how a strategic exit to The Access Group has fuelled their next stage of growth. They explore the realities of scaling a tech business from Scotland, navigating the UK investment ecosystem, and the challenges of raising capital in a more risk-averse market.

Whether you're an investor looking to understand the Scottish tech landscape, or a founder seeking insights on funding and scaling, this conversation offers honest reflections and practical lessons on ambition, timing, and building visionary businesses beyond borders.