The figure represents a 26 per cent rise from the £12.4 million recorded in 2011, with the number of companies supported by angel capital also rising by 13 per cent.
LINC Scotland, the national association for business angels in Scotland, says its member can account for £10 million of the £15.6 million allocated. This is up from the £7.4 million contribution made last year.
Some 19 angle groups across Scotland are represented by LINC, a collection which has this year closed 59 investments compared to the 54 completed in 2011.
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