Finding faster and cleaner ways to build homes has become a major priority as the UK works to tackle housing shortages and reduce carbon emissions. Companies developing sustainable construction technologies are attracting growing investor interest, and VASO Global is one of the latest examples. The Scotland-based construction technology company has secured more than £5 million in funding to expand its manufacturing capabilities and accelerate the commercial rollout of its low-carbon modular building system.
VASO Global secures more than £5 million in funding
VASO Global has raised more than £5 million through a combination of venture capital, grants, and debt financing. The funding package includes a £1.4 million seed investment led by PXN Ventures, £621,000 from Scottish Enterprise, a £2 million innovation loan from Innovate UK Loans Limited, and £800,000 from ECO Group. The company had also received earlier support from South of Scotland Enterprise to help commercialise its technology.
The latest funding will allow VASO Global to strengthen its manufacturing operations, increase production capacity, and develop strategic routes to market over the next two years. The investment also reflects growing confidence in construction technologies that can deliver homes more efficiently while reducing environmental impact.
Recycled glass technology for sustainable construction
Headquartered in Dumfries, Scotland, VASO Global has developed a construction system that transforms recycled waste glass into high-performance structural composite panels. These panels form the core of the company’s modular building system, which is designed to reduce carbon emissions and improve the efficiency of modern construction.
The company combines digital design, integrated manufacturing, and semi-autonomous construction methods to produce modular buildings. By manufacturing key building components off-site, VASO Global aims to reduce material waste, improve quality control, and shorten construction timelines compared with many traditional building methods.
New manufacturing facility to support expansion
A significant portion of the funding will support the company’s new 60,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Dumfries. The expanded facility will increase production capacity and support the commercial deployment of VASO Global’s building technology across the UK.
The company expects the expansion to create up to 70 skilled jobs over the next five years, contributing to economic growth in the South of Scotland while supporting the wider construction sector’s transition toward lower-carbon building methods.
Investors back a faster approach to homebuilding
According to VASO Global, the funding will help move its technology from development to wider commercial use. The company believes its construction system can help address the UK’s housing challenge by delivering homes more quickly while lowering emissions throughout the building process.
Tom Croy, Investment Director at PXN Ventures, said the company sees strong potential in VASO Global’s technology because it addresses both housing demand and sustainability. He noted that one planned Scottish housing project could reduce its construction schedule from 33 weeks to around 10 weeks by using VASO Global’s modular system.
Leadership outlines the next phase of growth
Eddie Black, Co-Founder and Managing Director of VASO Global, said the investment marks an important milestone for the company. He explained that the funding will help expand manufacturing, accelerate commercial growth, and bring the company’s low-carbon construction technology to more housing projects across the UK.
Black also acknowledged the support of Professor Sean Smith and the UKRI Centre for Net Zero High Density Buildings at the University of Edinburgh, whose research collaboration helped advance the company’s technology.
Looking ahead
With fresh funding in place, VASO Global is preparing for its next stage of growth by expanding production, creating skilled jobs, and bringing its recycled-glass modular construction system to a wider market. As demand increases for sustainable and efficient housing solutions, the company aims to demonstrate how innovative building technologies can help deliver homes faster while reducing the environmental impact of construction.
