Startup investors in Edinburgh
Edinburgh has 596 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 21 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 596
- Active investors, 2 years
- 1,444
- Rounds, 2 years
- 225
- Median round
- £206k
Who is investing
In the last two years 314 funds, firms and family offices and 1,126 angels took shares in companies in Edinburgh, with the latest round in Nov 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Old College Capital Holdings Limited | Fund or investment firm | 23 companies |
| Old College Capital LP | University | 22 companies |
| Scottish Growth Scheme - Techstart Ventures Equity Finance LP | Fund or investment firm | 16 companies |
| Shancastle Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 8 companies |
| Scottish National Investment Bank PLC | Fund or investment firm | 6 companies |
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 6 companies |
| Impact Ventures Scotland Limited | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| Archangels BBI | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
See all 1,444 active investors, including angels, with what they've backed, estimated cheque sizes and who they invest alongside.
Rounds and valuations
Over the last two years, 225 funding rounds were raised by companies in Edinburgh, an estimated £306.2m, with a median round of about £206k. 21 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 40% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Edinburgh compares
Edinburgh accounts for 21% of the 2,826 investor-backed companies in the region. The median round of £206k is close to the £199k median for the region. The leading sectors are business services (125), software & it (116) and health & care (68). By stage, 86 are at seed, 83 are at venture stage, 39 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Old College Capital Holdings Limited, in 23 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Edinburgh?
Pulse found 1,444 outside investors taking shares in companies in Edinburgh in the last two years: 314 funds, firms and family offices, and 1,126 angels.
How much do companies in Edinburgh raise?
Over the last two years 225 rounds were raised, an estimated £306.2m in total. The median round was about £206k.
Which sectors raise the most in Edinburgh?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (125), software & it (116), health & care (68) lead in Edinburgh, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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