Amati Global Investors is an independent fund manager based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Founded in 2010 and registered under number SC199908, the firm is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. From its offices on Coates Crescent, Amati offers a suite of investment funds that focus on small and mid-sized companies. Solutions include Venture Capital Trusts, portfolio services and specialist vehicles designed to support high-potential businesses through active, long-term ownership. The firm also publishes regular insights and hosts webinars to support investor understanding.
Amati applies a hands-on approach to investing in small and mid-cap UK businesses through its core vehicles, which include the Amati AIM VCT, the AIM Inheritance Tax Portfolio Service, the WS Amati UK Listed Smaller Companies Fund, the WS Amati Strategic Metals Fund and the WS Amati Global Innovation Fund. The investment team combines in-depth company research, sector analysis and close collaboration with management teams to identify growth opportunities over multi-year cycles, balancing early-stage positions with more established holdings for risk management. The firm maintains detailed risk disclosures and adheres to stringent compliance standards.
Amati’s focus on clean technology and battery materials highlights its commitment to sustainable innovation. Its AIM VCT has supported a global supply chain platform that measures and cuts carbon emissions, a wind turbine optimization developer using LiDAR sensors, and a firm that reduces textile water and power use with bead-based washing technologies. The WS Amati Strategic Metals Fund invests in resources such as lithium, nickel, graphite and uranium, all vital for electric vehicle batteries and renewable power infrastructure. These positions reflect a focus on generating long-term environmental and financial benefits.
