# Top 50 Startups in Edinburgh by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded startups in Edinburgh, ranked by total funding raised: $2.9B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/startups-edinburgh (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Fidra Energy** Fidra Energy is a battery energy storage firm/business that aims to aid decarbonization for electrical system.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fidra-energy) Fidra Energy is a battery energy storage firm/business that aims to aid decarbonization for electrical system. *Founded* 2024 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$804M** last round Sept 2025
- 2 [**SquareBook** SquareBook is a socially responsible FinTech driving a new IPO equity culture.](https://millionrounds.com/company/squarebook) SquareBook is a socially responsible FinTech driving a new IPO equity culture. *Founded* 2017 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$285M** last round Oct 2023
- 3 [**Skyscanner** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/skyscanner) 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* 2001 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$197M** last round Jan 2016
- 4 [**Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm** Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm energy infrastructure, including offshore wind, onshore wind, solar photovoltaic (PV).](https://millionrounds.com/company/pentland-floating-offshore-wind-farm) Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm energy infrastructure, including offshore wind, onshore wind, solar photovoltaic (PV). *Founded* 2012 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$196M** last round Nov 2025
- 5 [**GoFibre** GoFibre is delivering Ultrafast Gigabit Fibre Broadband to premises across the UK.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gofibre) GoFibre is delivering Ultrafast Gigabit Fibre Broadband to premises across the UK. *Founded* 2017 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$169M** last round Aug 2025
- 6 [**LendingCrowd** LendingCrowd is a fintech lending platform serving mainland UK.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lendingcrowd) LendingCrowd is a fintech lending platform serving mainland UK. *Founded* 2014 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$136M** last round Feb 2022
- 7 [**Neurocentrx Pharma** Neurocentrx Pharma Ltd is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Edinburgh, Scotland.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neurocentrx-pharma) Neurocentrx Pharma Ltd is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Edinburgh, Scotland. *Founded* 2013 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$135M** last round Oct 2025
- 8 [**Build A Rocket Boy** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/build-a-rocket-boy) 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* 2016 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$110M** last round Jan 2024
- 9 [**Parkure** Parkure is a Scottish company with the mission of finding a cure for Parkinson's disease.](https://millionrounds.com/company/parkure) Parkure is a Scottish company with the mission of finding a cure for Parkinson's disease. *Founded* 2014 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$97M** last round Jul 2020
- 10 [**Trogenix** Trogenix is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing precision cancer gene therapies for solid tumors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/trogenix) Trogenix is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing precision cancer gene therapies for solid tumors. *Founded* 2023 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$55M** last round Oct 2025
- 11 [**Logan Energy** Logan Energy design, install, commission and maintain Energy Centres across the UK and Europe.](https://millionrounds.com/company/logan-energy) Logan Energy design, install, commission and maintain Energy Centres across the UK and Europe. *Founded* 1955 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$54M** last round Feb 2026
- 12 [**Nova Innovation** Nova Innovation is an energy company that designs, builds, operates tidal energy devices, and develops sites for arrays of tidal turbines.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nova-innovation) Nova Innovation is an energy company that designs, builds, operates tidal energy devices, and develops sites for arrays of tidal turbines. *Founded* 2010 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$51M** last round Aug 2026
- 13 [**Artisanal Spirits Company** Artisanal Spirits Company is a manufacturer and seller of alcoholic beverages.](https://millionrounds.com/company/artisanal-spirits-company) Artisanal Spirits Company is a manufacturer and seller of alcoholic beverages. *Founded* 2015 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$48M** last round Sept 2025
- 14 [**Flexitricity** Flexitricity is the demand response pioneer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/flexitricity) Flexitricity is the demand response pioneer. *Founded* 2004 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$36M** last round Sept 2025
- 15 [**Dukosi** Dukosi is bringing new technology to market drawing on its extensive experience in battery systems](https://millionrounds.com/company/dukosi) Dukosi is bringing new technology to market drawing on its extensive experience in battery systems *Founded* 2003 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$35M** last round Feb 2026
- 16 [**Smplicare** Smplicare Ltd.](https://millionrounds.com/company/smplicare) Smplicare Ltd. *Founded* 2021 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$35M** last round Sept 2025
- 17 [**8 Million Stories** 8 Million Stories is a digital agency specialising in content monetisation, digital strategy & brand storytelling.](https://millionrounds.com/company/8-million-stories) 8 Million Stories is a digital agency specialising in content monetisation, digital strategy & brand storytelling. *Founded* 2013 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$34M** last round Jan 2022
- 18 [**Travelnest** Travelnest is a holiday rental management software company based in Edinburgh, UK, founded in 2014.](https://millionrounds.com/company/travelnest) Travelnest is a holiday rental management software company based in Edinburgh, UK, founded in 2014. *Founded* 2015 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$28M** last round Sept 2025
- 19 [**Ecometrica** Ecometrica is an end-to-end environmental software-as-a-service that helps businesses and governments identify risks and opportunities.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ecometrica) Ecometrica is an end-to-end environmental software-as-a-service that helps businesses and governments identify risks and opportunities. *Founded* 2008 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$27M** last round Aug 2023
- 20 [**Calcivis** Calcivis is a biotech company that focuses on unmet needs in dentistry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/calcivis) Calcivis is a biotech company that focuses on unmet needs in dentistry. *Founded* 2011 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$24M** last round Mar 2024
- 21 [**Sofant Technologies** Sofant Technologies offers Smart Antenna and tunable RF solutions for next generation mobile and wearable devices.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sofant-technologies) Sofant Technologies offers Smart Antenna and tunable RF solutions for next generation mobile and wearable devices. *Founded* 2011 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$23M** last round Apr 2026
- 22 [**Bioliberty** Bioliberty is a medical technology startup based in Edinburgh and Boston, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bioliberty) Bioliberty is a medical technology startup based in Edinburgh and Boston, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$22M** last round Nov 2026
- 23 [**Speech Graphics** Speech Graphics Ltd is a technology company based in Edinburgh, UK, specializing in audio-driven, AI-powered facial animation software.](https://millionrounds.com/company/speech-graphics) Speech Graphics Ltd is a technology company based in Edinburgh, UK, specializing in audio-driven, AI-powered facial animation software. *Founded* 2010 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$21M** last round Apr 2026
- 24 [**Macomics** Macomics Ltd is a biotechnology and immuno-oncology company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, with additional facilities in Cambridge, UK.](https://millionrounds.com/company/macomics) Macomics Ltd is a biotechnology and immuno-oncology company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, with additional facilities in Cambridge, UK. *Founded* 2020 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$21M** last round May 2026
- 25 [**Cumulus Oncology** Cumulus Oncology is a biotechnology firm based in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cumulus-oncology) Cumulus Oncology is a biotechnology firm based in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$17M** last round Jan 2024
- 26 [**Exergy3** Exergy3 is clean-tech spinout from the University of Edinburgh.](https://millionrounds.com/company/exergy3) Exergy3 is clean-tech spinout from the University of Edinburgh. *Founded* 2023 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$15M** last round Apr 2026
- 27 [**Software Sustainability Institute** Software Sustainability Institute is a national facility for building better software based in the UK](https://millionrounds.com/company/software-sustainability-institute) Software Sustainability Institute is a national facility for building better software based in the UK *Founded* - Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$13M** last round Aug 2024
- 28 [**BR-DGE** BR-DGE is a payment orchestration platform based in Edinburgh, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/br-dge) BR-DGE is a payment orchestration platform based in Edinburgh, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$13M** last round Jun 2026
- 29 [**TPP Global Development** TPP Global Development is a preclinical stage drug development company focused on nervous system disorders, immunology, and oncology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tpp-global-development) TPP Global Development is a preclinical stage drug development company focused on nervous system disorders, immunology, and oncology. *Founded* 2010 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$12M** last round Jul 2010
- 30 [**FreeAgent** FreeAgent provides online accounting and money management software for small businesses and freelancers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/freeagent) FreeAgent provides online accounting and money management software for small businesses and freelancers. *Founded* 2007 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$12M** last round May 2015
- 31 [**PlayerData** PlayerData is a sports technology company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, founded in 2017 by Roy Hotrabhvanon.](https://millionrounds.com/company/playerdata) PlayerData is a sports technology company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, founded in 2017 by Roy Hotrabhvanon. *Founded* 2017 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$12M** last round May 2026
- 32 [**BIOCAPTIVA** BioCaptiva develops liquid biopsy technology devices to diagnose and monitoring to detect cancers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/biocaptiva) BioCaptiva develops liquid biopsy technology devices to diagnose and monitoring to detect cancers. *Founded* 2018 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$12M** last round Mar 2026
- 33 [**Zelim** Zelim 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](https://millionrounds.com/company/zelim) Zelim 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* 2017 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$11M** last round Sept 2025
- 34 [**Cyacomb** Cyacomb Limited is a technology company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, focused on enhancing online safety and digital forensics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cyacomb) Cyacomb Limited is a technology company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, focused on enhancing online safety and digital forensics. *Founded* 2016 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$11M** last round May 2025
- 35 [**Strathberry** Strathberry is a luxury fashion brand based in Edinburgh, specializing in handcrafted leather goods, particularly designer handbags.](https://millionrounds.com/company/strathberry) Strathberry is a luxury fashion brand based in Edinburgh, specializing in handcrafted leather goods, particularly designer handbags. *Founded* 2013 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$11M** last round Jan 2022
- 36 [**Rhizocore Technologies** Rhizocore Technologies Ltd is a UK-based ecological innovation and biotechnology company focused on mycorrhizal fungi products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rhizocore-technologies) Rhizocore Technologies Ltd is a UK-based ecological innovation and biotechnology company focused on mycorrhizal fungi products. *Founded* 2021 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$11M** last round Nov 2025
- 37 [**AdoRx** Adorx Therapeutics Limited is a drug discovery company for cancer, based on modulation of the adenosine pathway that evades from the immune system.](https://millionrounds.com/company/adorx) Adorx Therapeutics Limited is a drug discovery company for cancer, based on modulation of the adenosine pathway that evades from the immune system. *Founded* 2017 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$10M** last round Jun 2018
- 38 [**Continuum Industries** Continuum Industries is a technology company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, specializing in AI-powered infrastructure planning and development solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/continuum-industries) Continuum Industries is a technology company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, specializing in AI-powered infrastructure planning and development solutions. *Founded* 2018 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$9.8M** last round Sept 2023
- 39 [**Atto** At Atto, we provide instant insights into the financial behaviours of borrowers through real-time transaction data.](https://millionrounds.com/company/atto) At Atto, we provide instant insights into the financial behaviours of borrowers through real-time transaction data. *Founded* 2010 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$9.5M** last round Feb 2023
- 40 [**Shot Scope** Shot Scope is a golf technology company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 2014.](https://millionrounds.com/company/shot-scope) Shot Scope is a golf technology company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 2014. *Founded* 2014 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$9.0M** last round Jul 2024
- 41 [**Money Dashboard** Money Dashboard is an online personal financial management service allowing users to view their online financial accounts.](https://millionrounds.com/company/money-dashboard) Money Dashboard is an online personal financial management service allowing users to view their online financial accounts. *Founded* 2010 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$9.0M** last round Aug 2019
- 42 [**Kynos Therapeutics** Kynos Therapeutics develops KMO inhibitors across key indications in inflammation, immunity, and metabolism.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kynos-therapeutics) Kynos Therapeutics develops KMO inhibitors across key indications in inflammation, immunity, and metabolism. *Founded* 2020 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$8.5M** last round Apr 2022
- 43 [**Brainnwave** Brainnwave is a Decision Intelligence company founded in 2015 and based in Edinburgh, with additional locations in London.](https://millionrounds.com/company/brainnwave) Brainnwave is a Decision Intelligence company founded in 2015 and based in Edinburgh, with additional locations in London. *Founded* 2014 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$8.1M** last round Nov 2021
- 44 [**Earth Blox** Earth Blox is an environmental intelligence company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/earth-blox) Earth Blox is an environmental intelligence company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$8.0M** last round Mar 2026
- 45 [**1nhaler** 1nhaler Ltd is a Scottish medical device company based in Edinburgh, founded in 2017 by Don Smith and Lisa McMyn.](https://millionrounds.com/company/1nhaler) 1nhaler Ltd is a Scottish medical device company based in Edinburgh, founded in 2017 by Don Smith and Lisa McMyn. *Founded* 2017 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$7.4M** last round Nov 2026
- 46 [**Desana** Desana Network Limited, based in Edinburgh, Scotland, is a prominent player in the Property Technology (PropTech) and Business/Productivity Software sectors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/desana) Desana Network Limited, based in Edinburgh, Scotland, is a prominent player in the Property Technology (PropTech) and Business/Productivity Software sectors. *Founded* 2016 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$7.4M** last round Mar 2023
- 47 [**Carcinotech** Carcinotech is a MedTech and biotechnology company focused on 3D bioprinting of patient-derived mini-tumors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/carcinotech) Carcinotech is a MedTech and biotechnology company focused on 3D bioprinting of patient-derived mini-tumors. *Founded* 2018 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$7.4M** last round Jan 2024
- 48 [**Game4Padel** Game4Padel funds, plans, builds, runs, and promotes padel venues.](https://millionrounds.com/company/game4padel) Game4Padel funds, plans, builds, runs, and promotes padel venues. *Founded* 2018 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$7.3M** last round Nov 2024
- 49 [**Caldan Therapeutics** Caldan Therapeutics is a biotech company based in Edinburgh, formed as a spin-out from the Universities of Glasgow and Southern Denmark.](https://millionrounds.com/company/caldan-therapeutics) Caldan Therapeutics is a biotech company based in Edinburgh, formed as a spin-out from the Universities of Glasgow and Southern Denmark. *Founded* 2015 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$6.9M** last round Nov 2015
- 50 [**Gravitricity** Gravitricity develops a novel storage technology which offers some of the best characteristics of lithium batteries and pumped storage.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gravitricity) Gravitricity develops a novel storage technology which offers some of the best characteristics of lithium batteries and pumped storage. *Founded* 2011 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$6.4M** last round Dec 2024

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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