Three female Co-founded HealthTech startups based in Glasgow (Silver Lion Innovations, Seluna, and Smplicare) have secured over €1.1 million in early-stage funding, a boost that will accelerate their delivery of innovative healthcare technologies to market.
The investment comes via 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.”
Silver Lion Innovations, founded in 2018 by Ruth Crozier and Conor Crozier, is behind EasyOver, a smart mattress topper designed to transform care for people with limited mobility. EasyOver enables users to turn safely and comfortably in bed, either on their own or with the help of one carer, at the touch of a button. The device is designed to improve quality of 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.”
Seluna, co-founded in 2022 by Dr Scott Black and Dr Yola Jones, is developing machine learning-enabled software to diagnose and manage childhood sleep apnoea. This will reportedly be the first solution of its kind in paediatric healthcare, designed to automate and streamline the interpretation of sleep studies, improve diagnostic accuracy, reduce hospital workload 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.”
Smplicare, co-founded in 2021 by Alexandra Melling and Garrett Sprague, is building fall prevention technology aimed at helping older adults maintain independence while lowering the risk of falls – the leading cause of lost independence in people over 65. Its platform uses machine learning algorithms to predict fall risk with an alleged 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 enable all three companies to accelerate development, run validation studies, and expand market reach. Each of these startups is headquartered in thebeyond, STAC’s innovation hub in Finnieston, Glasgow, which is being positioned as an International Centre of Excellence for smart, connected and DeepTech companies.
“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.
STAC, founded in 2021, runs an 18-month programme that supports 15–20 companies every nine months, providing 116 structured “business ingredients” that cover everything from product development and regulatory compliance to investment readiness and international scaling. Participants gain access to mentorship, co-working space in thebeyond innovation hub, and direct market access through corporate partnerships with major brands such as Volvo, Sonos and RBS.
While STAC is facilitating the funding, the real story lies in the startups’ potential to address pressing health and social care needs. From mobility care to improving paediatric diagnostics and predicting fall risk, Silver Lion Innovations, Seluna and Smplicare are part of Scotland’s growing wave of HealthTech innovation that aims to scale globally.
Read the orginal article: https://www.eu-startups.com/2025/08/glasgows-silver-lion-innovations-seluna-and-smplicare-secure-over-e1-1-million-in-early-stage-funding-to-advance-healthtech-solutions/
