Shot Scope relocates to new headquarters to meet demands of rapid growth in international markets
13 November 2024
Edinburgh, UK – 13th November 2024 – Golf technology experts Shot Scope today announce their new headquarters on the outskirts of Edinburgh. With new additions to the management team, sales department, and support staff, a larger headquarters is necessary to accommodate the growing workforce after a successful round of Series B funding worth $8.5 million.
“We’re thrilled to announce Shot Scope is moving to our fantastic new office space. The company has grown internationally in the past 2-years with customers in over 160 countries. The move allows us to continue our ambitious growth plans servicing customers worldwide from the Home of Golf here in Scotland.” David Hunter, Shot Scope CEO.
Scottish Enterprise has been a key partner in Shot Scope’s journey from the outset, supporting the company from startup to global brand by providing a variety of support, including £1.75m of innovation funding and £3.3m of investment into the company. The organisation’s Chief Executive, Adrian Gillespie was on site to unveil Shot Scope’s new headquarters on the 6th of November 2024.
“Shot Scope is a fantastic example of an ambitious Scottish business who are developing innovative golf technologies for international markets. With our help, the company is accelerating its international plans, recruiting new talent to support its expansion, and developing its excellent products for new global markets. Its impressive new headquarters reflect that ambition and we look forward to continuing to support David and his terrific team in the future”, commented Adrian Gillespie, Scottish Enterprise Chief Executive.
Shot Scope are proud to be Scottish with the country’s rich golfing heritage, and traditions, intertwined with their brand values which have helped to establish them on the global golf landscape. Scotland is renowned for being an innovation hub, producing numerous successful businesses and Shot Scope is no different with continued achievements internationally.
To help with the company’s 2025 expansion plans, the new headquarters will allow Shot Scope stockists and retailers to attend educational conferences. These events will allow staff members to learn more about the brand’s products, services, and software. This will further develop their employees’ understanding of the brand, elevating product knowledge and selling potential.
With this new headquarters, Shot Scope hopes to accelerate their progress toward the brand’s mission of bringing better golf to players around the globe in 2025.
About Shot Scope
Shot Scope Technologies (www.shotscope.com), founded in 2014 and headquartered in Edinburgh Scotland, offers a range of industry-leading products that improve the way golfers access distances on the golf course, through both GPS wearables and laser rangefinders. Their innovative shot tracking devices record over 100 statistics, enabling every golfer to analyse their round, know their game, and help shoot lower scores. Shot Scope products have collected over 350 million shots and been used by hundreds of thousands of golfers worldwide, who enjoy lifetime free updates and no subscription fees – helping them to save an average of 4.1 strokes. The team consists of technology experts, golfers, and a former Walker Cup player who are passionate about driving game improvement and enjoyment through the most expansive and accessible lineup of golf products on the market.
For more information, contact:
Lyndsey Whitefield
Head of Marketing
Shot Scope
E: lyndseywhitefield@shotscope.com
Blog
