Scots entrepreneurs share fund’s aim to inspire youngsters
THERE is no doubt that the Digital Xtra Fund’s vision of digital learning is a highly challenging and ambitious one. But Kraig Brown believes in thinking big. His mantra is that if there is a will, there is a way.
Bringing Chroma Ventures on board is undoubtedly a big step forward. The company was established in Scotland earlier this year by entrepreneurs Paddy Burns and Chris van der Kuyl.
It is the investment arm of 4J Studios, the multiple award winning video games company best known for developing Minecraft for Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo games consoles.
It shares the fund’s ethos that inspiring young people to understand and to create with technology is essential to the future well-being of Scotland.
The donation is one of the biggest the charity has received to this date.
As part of the company’s new commitment to the fund its Principal Paddy Burns, who is also Chief Executive of 4J Studios, will now join as a trustee, bringing new thinking and strengthening the charity’s entrepreneurial credentials.
Kraig Brown says that he is delighted about the tie-up. “Like many charities, 2020 was full of uncertainty for us.
“This support from Chroma Ventures has enabled us to continue supporting educators and young people at the same level as previous years. At a time when many in the third sector are struggling, this is important as it builds confidence among our grant recipients, stakeholders and other industry partners that we will
consistently support talent in Scotland’s tech sector.”
And Paddy Burns comments: “Technology is a thread that runs through my own back story and the sort of initiatives delivered by Digital Xtra Fund resonated strongly. I firmly believe that improving digital skills throughout Scotland can lead to life changing opportunities for young people across the country.”