Glasgow’s Silver Lion Innovations, Seluna And Smplicare Raises Over €1.1 Million Funding

The funding comes from STAC Invest, the investment arm of Scotland’s industry-led accelerator STAC.

Angus Macfadyen, Head of Investment at STAC, commented: “We created the STAC investment arm to address the glaring need in Scotland’s innovation landscape for industry-led, founder-centric capital that goes hand-in-hand with world-class support.

“Our model is about more than money – it’s about bringing together private investment, mentorship, and access to advanced labs and networks. We’re proud to back these outstanding female Founders and their business partners, who are not only building great companies but also using smart tech to tackle real-world pain points in health and social care. This is just the beginning of a new era for Scotland’s smart tech sector.”

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Founded in 2018 by Ruth Crozier and Conor Crozier, Silver Lion Innovations developed EasyOver, a smart mattress topper that enhances care for people with limited mobility. With the press of a button, users can turn safely and comfortably in bed—independently or with help from one carer—improving life for both patients and caregivers.

“The investment and support from STAC have been absolutely invaluable. It’s not just about the funding it’s about being part of a network that truly understands what’s involved in building a healthtech company. The 18-month STAC accelerator helped us refine our pitch, connect with the right partners, and gave practical support, from communications to hiring our first employee,” said Ruth Crozier.

“This backing gives us the further momentum to take EasyOver to those who need it most, faster than we could have otherwise. Being part of the STAC ecosystem means being around other Founders going through similar journeys, and that community aspect has made it easy to mutually support one another.”

Co-founded in 2022 by Dr. Scott Black and Dr. Yola Jones, Seluna is creating machine learning-powered software to diagnose and manage childhood sleep apnoea. Touted as the first of its kind in paediatric healthcare, it aims to automate sleep study analysis, enhance diagnostic accuracy, ease hospital workloads and optimise treatment planning.

Dr Jones explained: “STAC’s investment is a game-changer for Seluna. The accelerator’s mentorship and access to industry experts have already helped us sharpen our business model and scale our technology. With this funding we can conduct real-world validation studies with our NHS partners and accelerate towards formal clinical trials. STAC’s investment will help bring our solution to market sooner, to improve paediatric diagnostics and reduce the strain on health services.”

Founded in 2021 by Alexandra Melling and Garrett Sprague, Smplicare is developing fall prevention technology to help older adults stay independent while reducing fall risks—the top cause of lost independence in those over 65. Its platform reportedly uses machine learning to predict fall risk with 85% accuracy.

“Being selected as one of the first recipients of STAC’s investment is a huge endorsement of our mission. STAC’s ecosystem has given us invaluable guidance on everything from regulatory compliance to user experience. This investment will help us expand our platform and reach more families who need support” added Melling.

The funding will help all three companies speed up development, conduct validation studies, and grow their market presence. Each is based at thebeyond, STAC’s innovation hub in Finnieston, Glasgow, which is being developed as an International Centre of Excellence for smart, connected, and DeepTech businesses.

“The investment in these three companies represents a significant step in our vision to establish thebeyond as an International Centre of Excellence in Finnieston, Glasgow, creating a super cluster of innovative smart technology companies that can compete globally,” added Macfadyen.

Founded in 2021, STAC runs an 18-month program that supports 15–20 companies every nine months. It offers 116 structured “business ingredients” covering everything from product development and regulations to investment readiness and global scaling. Startups also get mentorship, co-working space at thebeyond innovation hub, and market access through partners like Volvo, Sonos, and RBS.

While STAC helps secure funding, the real focus is on the startups’ potential to solve key health and social care challenges. From mobility support to improving paediatric diagnostics and predicting fall risks, Silver Lion Innovations, Seluna, and Smplicare represent Scotland’s growing HealthTech sector with global ambitions.