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Startups in Edinburgh
153 startups in Edinburgh have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $2.9B between them.
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Fidra EnergyFidra Energy is a battery energy storage firm/business that aims to aid decarbonization for electrical system.Fidra Energy is a battery energy storage firm/business that aims to aid decarbonization for electrical system.
Founded 2024Edinburgh, United Kingdom$804Mlast round Sept 2025 - 2
SquareBookSquareBook is a socially responsible FinTech driving a new IPO equity culture.SquareBook is a socially responsible FinTech driving a new IPO equity culture.
Founded 2017Edinburgh, United Kingdom$285Mlast round Oct 2023 - 3
SkyscannerBook and compare the cheapest flights from all major airlines and online travel agents, and find the best plane tickets to all your favorite destinations.Book and compare the cheapest flights from all major airlines and online travel agents, and find the best plane tickets to all your favorite destinations.
Founded 2001Edinburgh, United Kingdom$197Mlast round Jan 2016 - 4
Pentland Floating Offshore Wind FarmPentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm energy infrastructure, including offshore wind, onshore wind, solar photovoltaic (PV).Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm energy infrastructure, including offshore wind, onshore wind, solar photovoltaic (PV).
Founded 2012Edinburgh, United Kingdom$196Mlast round Nov 2025 - 5
GoFibreGoFibre is delivering Ultrafast Gigabit Fibre Broadband to premises across the UK.GoFibre is delivering Ultrafast Gigabit Fibre Broadband to premises across the UK.
Founded 2017Edinburgh, United Kingdom$169Mlast round Aug 2025 - 6
LendingCrowdLendingCrowd is a fintech lending platform serving mainland UK.LendingCrowd is a fintech lending platform serving mainland UK.
Founded 2014Edinburgh, United Kingdom$136Mlast round Feb 2022 - 7
Neurocentrx PharmaNeurocentrx Pharma Ltd is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Edinburgh, Scotland.Neurocentrx Pharma Ltd is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Founded 2013Edinburgh, United Kingdom$135Mlast round Oct 2025 - 8
Build A Rocket BoyBuild A Rocket Boy is an independent game development studio based in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 2016 by Leslie Benzies, a veteran of the gaming industry.Build A Rocket Boy is an independent game development studio based in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 2016 by Leslie Benzies, a veteran of the gaming industry.
Founded 2016Edinburgh, United Kingdom$110Mlast round Jan 2024 - 9
ParkureParkure is a Scottish company with the mission of finding a cure for Parkinson's disease.Parkure is a Scottish company with the mission of finding a cure for Parkinson's disease.
Founded 2014Edinburgh, United Kingdom$97Mlast round Jul 2020 - 10
TrogenixTrogenix is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing precision cancer gene therapies for solid tumors.Trogenix is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing precision cancer gene therapies for solid tumors.
Founded 2023Edinburgh, United Kingdom$55Mlast round Oct 2025 - 11
Logan EnergyLogan Energy design, install, commission and maintain Energy Centres across the UK and Europe.Logan Energy design, install, commission and maintain Energy Centres across the UK and Europe.
Founded 1955Edinburgh, United Kingdom$54Mlast round Feb 2026 - 12
Nova InnovationNova Innovation is an energy company that designs, builds, operates tidal energy devices, and develops sites for arrays of tidal turbines.Nova Innovation is an energy company that designs, builds, operates tidal energy devices, and develops sites for arrays of tidal turbines.
Founded 2010Edinburgh, United Kingdom$51Mlast round Aug 2026 - 13
Artisanal Spirits CompanyArtisanal Spirits Company is a manufacturer and seller of alcoholic beverages.Artisanal Spirits Company is a manufacturer and seller of alcoholic beverages.
Founded 2015Edinburgh, United Kingdom$48Mlast round Sept 2025 - 14
FlexitricityFlexitricity is the demand response pioneer.Flexitricity is the demand response pioneer.
Founded 2004Edinburgh, United Kingdom$36Mlast round Sept 2025 - 15
DukosiDukosi is bringing new technology to market drawing on its extensive experience in battery systemsDukosi is bringing new technology to market drawing on its extensive experience in battery systems
Founded 2003Edinburgh, United Kingdom$35Mlast round Feb 2026 - 16
SmplicareSmplicare Ltd.Smplicare Ltd.
Founded 2021Edinburgh, United Kingdom$35Mlast round Sept 2025 - 17
8 Million Stories8 Million Stories is a digital agency specialising in content monetisation, digital strategy & brand storytelling.8 Million Stories is a digital agency specialising in content monetisation, digital strategy & brand storytelling.
Founded 2013Edinburgh, United Kingdom$34Mlast round Jan 2022 - 18
TravelnestTravelnest is a holiday rental management software company based in Edinburgh, UK, founded in 2014.Travelnest is a holiday rental management software company based in Edinburgh, UK, founded in 2014.
Founded 2015Edinburgh, United Kingdom$28Mlast round Sept 2025 - 19
EcometricaEcometrica is an end-to-end environmental software-as-a-service that helps businesses and governments identify risks and opportunities.Ecometrica is an end-to-end environmental software-as-a-service that helps businesses and governments identify risks and opportunities.
Founded 2008Edinburgh, United Kingdom$27Mlast round Aug 2023 - 20
CalcivisCalcivis is a biotech company that focuses on unmet needs in dentistry.Calcivis is a biotech company that focuses on unmet needs in dentistry.
Founded 2011Edinburgh, United Kingdom$24Mlast round Mar 2024 - 21
Sofant TechnologiesSofant Technologies offers Smart Antenna and tunable RF solutions for next generation mobile and wearable devices.Sofant Technologies offers Smart Antenna and tunable RF solutions for next generation mobile and wearable devices.
Founded 2011Edinburgh, United Kingdom$23Mlast round Apr 2026 - 22
BiolibertyBioliberty is a medical technology startup based in Edinburgh and Boston, founded in 2020.Bioliberty is a medical technology startup based in Edinburgh and Boston, founded in 2020.
Founded 2020Edinburgh, United Kingdom$22Mlast round Nov 2026 - 23
Speech GraphicsSpeech Graphics Ltd is a technology company based in Edinburgh, UK, specializing in audio-driven, AI-powered facial animation software.Speech Graphics Ltd is a technology company based in Edinburgh, UK, specializing in audio-driven, AI-powered facial animation software.
Founded 2010Edinburgh, United Kingdom$21Mlast round Apr 2026 - 24
MacomicsMacomics Ltd is a biotechnology and immuno-oncology company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, with additional facilities in Cambridge, UK.Macomics Ltd is a biotechnology and immuno-oncology company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, with additional facilities in Cambridge, UK.
Founded 2020Edinburgh, United Kingdom$21Mlast round May 2026 - 25
Cumulus OncologyCumulus Oncology is a biotechnology firm based in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 2017.Cumulus Oncology is a biotechnology firm based in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 2017.
Founded 2017Edinburgh, United Kingdom$17Mlast round Jan 2024 - 26
Exergy3Exergy3 is clean-tech spinout from the University of Edinburgh.Exergy3 is clean-tech spinout from the University of Edinburgh.
Founded 2023Edinburgh, United Kingdom$15Mlast round Apr 2026 - 27
Software Sustainability InstituteSoftware Sustainability Institute is a national facility for building better software based in the UKSoftware Sustainability Institute is a national facility for building better software based in the UK
Founded -Edinburgh, United Kingdom$13Mlast round Aug 2024 - 28
BR-DGEBR-DGE is a payment orchestration platform based in Edinburgh, founded in 2018.BR-DGE is a payment orchestration platform based in Edinburgh, founded in 2018.
Founded 2018Edinburgh, United Kingdom$13Mlast round Jun 2026 - 29TPP Global DevelopmentTPP Global Development is a preclinical stage drug development company focused on nervous system disorders, immunology, and oncology.
TPP Global Development is a preclinical stage drug development company focused on nervous system disorders, immunology, and oncology.
Founded 2010Edinburgh, United Kingdom$12Mlast round Jul 2010 - 30
FreeAgentFreeAgent provides online accounting and money management software for small businesses and freelancers.FreeAgent provides online accounting and money management software for small businesses and freelancers.
Founded 2007Edinburgh, United Kingdom$12Mlast round May 2015 - 31
PlayerDataPlayerData is a sports technology company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, founded in 2017 by Roy Hotrabhvanon.PlayerData is a sports technology company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, founded in 2017 by Roy Hotrabhvanon.
Founded 2017Edinburgh, United Kingdom$12Mlast round May 2026 - 32
BIOCAPTIVABioCaptiva develops liquid biopsy technology devices to diagnose and monitoring to detect cancers.BioCaptiva develops liquid biopsy technology devices to diagnose and monitoring to detect cancers.
Founded 2018Edinburgh, United Kingdom$12Mlast round Mar 2026 - 33
ZelimZelim is a global maritime technology company based in Edinburgh, UK, focused on enhancing search and rescue (SAR) operations at sea through AI-powered safety aZelim is a global maritime technology company based in Edinburgh, UK, focused on enhancing search and rescue (SAR) operations at sea through AI-powered safety a
Founded 2017Edinburgh, United Kingdom$11Mlast round Sept 2025 - 34
CyacombCyacomb Limited is a technology company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, focused on enhancing online safety and digital forensics.Cyacomb Limited is a technology company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, focused on enhancing online safety and digital forensics.
Founded 2016Edinburgh, United Kingdom$11Mlast round May 2025 - 35
StrathberryStrathberry is a luxury fashion brand based in Edinburgh, specializing in handcrafted leather goods, particularly designer handbags.Strathberry is a luxury fashion brand based in Edinburgh, specializing in handcrafted leather goods, particularly designer handbags.
Founded 2013Edinburgh, United Kingdom$11Mlast round Jan 2022 - 36
Rhizocore TechnologiesRhizocore Technologies Ltd is a UK-based ecological innovation and biotechnology company focused on mycorrhizal fungi products.Rhizocore Technologies Ltd is a UK-based ecological innovation and biotechnology company focused on mycorrhizal fungi products.
Founded 2021Edinburgh, United Kingdom$11Mlast round Nov 2025 - 37AdoRxAdorx Therapeutics Limited is a drug discovery company for cancer, based on modulation of the adenosine pathway that evades from the immune system.
Adorx Therapeutics Limited is a drug discovery company for cancer, based on modulation of the adenosine pathway that evades from the immune system.
Founded 2017Edinburgh, United Kingdom$10Mlast round Jun 2018 - 38
Continuum IndustriesContinuum Industries is a technology company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, specializing in AI-powered infrastructure planning and development solutions.Continuum Industries is a technology company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, specializing in AI-powered infrastructure planning and development solutions.
Founded 2018Edinburgh, United Kingdom$9.8Mlast round Sept 2023 - 39
AttoAt Atto, we provide instant insights into the financial behaviours of borrowers through real-time transaction data.At Atto, we provide instant insights into the financial behaviours of borrowers through real-time transaction data.
Founded 2010Edinburgh, United Kingdom$9.5Mlast round Feb 2023 - 40
Shot ScopeShot Scope is a golf technology company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 2014.Shot Scope is a golf technology company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 2014.
Founded 2014Edinburgh, United Kingdom$9.0Mlast round Jul 2024 - 41
Money DashboardMoney Dashboard is an online personal financial management service allowing users to view their online financial accounts.
Money Dashboard is an online personal financial management service allowing users to view their online financial accounts.
Founded 2010Edinburgh, United Kingdom$9.0Mlast round Aug 2019 - 42
Kynos TherapeuticsKynos Therapeutics develops KMO inhibitors across key indications in inflammation, immunity, and metabolism.Kynos Therapeutics develops KMO inhibitors across key indications in inflammation, immunity, and metabolism.
Founded 2020Edinburgh, United Kingdom$8.5Mlast round Apr 2022 - 43
BrainnwaveBrainnwave is a Decision Intelligence company founded in 2015 and based in Edinburgh, with additional locations in London.Brainnwave is a Decision Intelligence company founded in 2015 and based in Edinburgh, with additional locations in London.
Founded 2014Edinburgh, United Kingdom$8.1Mlast round Nov 2021 - 44
Earth BloxEarth Blox is an environmental intelligence company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 2019.Earth Blox is an environmental intelligence company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 2019.
Founded 2019Edinburgh, United Kingdom$8.0Mlast round Mar 2026 - 45
1nhaler1nhaler Ltd is a Scottish medical device company based in Edinburgh, founded in 2017 by Don Smith and Lisa McMyn.1nhaler Ltd is a Scottish medical device company based in Edinburgh, founded in 2017 by Don Smith and Lisa McMyn.
Founded 2017Edinburgh, United Kingdom$7.4Mlast round Nov 2026 - 46
DesanaDesana Network Limited, based in Edinburgh, Scotland, is a prominent player in the Property Technology (PropTech) and Business/Productivity Software sectors.Desana Network Limited, based in Edinburgh, Scotland, is a prominent player in the Property Technology (PropTech) and Business/Productivity Software sectors.
Founded 2016Edinburgh, United Kingdom$7.4Mlast round Mar 2023 - 47
CarcinotechCarcinotech is a MedTech and biotechnology company focused on 3D bioprinting of patient-derived mini-tumors.Carcinotech is a MedTech and biotechnology company focused on 3D bioprinting of patient-derived mini-tumors.
Founded 2018Edinburgh, United Kingdom$7.4Mlast round Jan 2024 - 48
Game4PadelGame4Padel funds, plans, builds, runs, and promotes padel venues.Game4Padel funds, plans, builds, runs, and promotes padel venues.
Founded 2018Edinburgh, United Kingdom$7.3Mlast round Nov 2024 - 49
Caldan TherapeuticsCaldan Therapeutics is a biotech company based in Edinburgh, formed as a spin-out from the Universities of Glasgow and Southern Denmark.Caldan Therapeutics is a biotech company based in Edinburgh, formed as a spin-out from the Universities of Glasgow and Southern Denmark.
Founded 2015Edinburgh, United Kingdom$6.9Mlast round Nov 2015 - 50
GravitricityGravitricity develops a novel storage technology which offers some of the best characteristics of lithium batteries and pumped storage.Gravitricity develops a novel storage technology which offers some of the best characteristics of lithium batteries and pumped storage.
Founded 2011Edinburgh, United Kingdom$6.4Mlast round Dec 2024
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