Funding boost sees broadcast production company QTV open 'state-of-the-art' Glasgow HQ

The company has also expanded its fleet of outside broadcast vehicles, which take to the road each weekend to deliver match coverage in the Scottish Premiership, and a busy calendar of other sport and live events.

The new HQ has been created thanks to funding support from UKSE, which was established in 1975 and is now a subsidiary of Tata Steel.

The funding from UKSE - formerly UK Steel Enterprise - complements additional financial resources from Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Growth Fund and commercial lending partners, totalling in excess of £3.5 million, which will underpin the company’s next phase of growth within UK and international markets.

QTV provides end-to-end broadcast and live streaming services and works with a wide array of partners such as the Scottish Professional Football League, Scottish Rugby, World Archery and World Curling.

The firm’s team has grown from a headcount of 16 in 2019 to 35 permanent staff by this July. It expects to create at least a further eight roles in the next 18 months.

Jack McGill, chief executive at QTV, said: “I am incredibly proud of the work by our fantastic team over the last three years to bring to life my vision of building a world class production facility in Scotland, now made possible by UKSE’s investment.

“These facilities will open new revenue streams and boost the local economy through further investment and job creation.”

Terry Quinn, regional executive at UKSE, said: “QTV is a fantastic example of a Scottish firm that has continued to go from strength to strength, working with world-renowned organisations and making a positive impact in the world of sports and live event coverage.

“UKSE is proud to support its next phase of growth,” he added.