Best Venture Capital Firms in Edinburgh (2026)

Browse updated 2026 startup programs, accelerators, incubators, and venture capital investors in Edinburgh. Find open deadlines, offers, and funding.

Updated Jul 2026

12 VCs found

Venture Capital Firm

Baillie Gifford

Baillie Gifford is an independently owned firm that focuses on investment and asset management.

OpenCan lead

Edinburgh

Stage

Series D, Series C +7

Focus

Health, Transportation +32

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Accelerator

Wayra AI and Blockchain Accelerator

We scale your start-up. No one gives you more time and better results

OpenCan lead

Edinburgh

London

Stage

Seed, Early Stage VC +2

Focus

AI, Blockchain +2

Offer

£7500

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Venture Capital Firm

Par Equity

Par Equity is a leading, early-stage venture capital firm, investing in innovative, high growth technology companies.

OpenCan lead

Edinburgh

Stage

Early Stage VC, Seed +3

Focus

Enterprise Software, Health +24

Check size

$100,000 – $5,000,000

Offer

£500K - £10M

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Accelerator

Smart City Innovation Testbed - UP Ventures

A unique technology accelerator focused on helping people and businesses thrive in a post-pandemic world.

OpenRemote

Edinburgh

Manchester

Stage

Non Equity Assistance

Focus

Smart Cities

Offer

Fully funded with no equity exchange.

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Accelerator

Natwest Entrepreneur Fintech Accelerator

Start. Scale. Succeed. Tailored to empower established businesses looking to grow.

Bristol

Edinburgh

Stage

Non-equity

Focus

FinTech

Offer

Fully funded program, zero equity

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Accelerator

Natwest Entrepreneur Accelerator

Start. Scale. Succeed. Tailored to empower established businesses looking to grow.

Birmingham

Brighton

Stage

Non-equity

Focus

FinTech, Industry Agnostic

Offer

Fully funded 6-month programme, no equity taken

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Venture Capital Firm

Epidarex

EPIDAREX IS A TRANSATLANTIC VENTURE CAPITAL FIRM LED BY A DIVERSE TEAM OF EARLY-STAGE INVESTORS BUILDING BREAKTHROUGH LIFE SCIENCE COMPANIES IN EMERGING HUBS

Open

Edinburgh

Bethesda

Stage

Early Stage VC, Series A

Focus

BioTech, HealthTech +1

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Family Office

Souter Investments

Souter Investments invests in a diverse range of private equity funds, hedge funds, bonds, investments, and properties.

OpenCan lead

Edinburgh

Stage

Early Stage VC, Late Stage VC +3

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Angel Investor

Rob Dobson

Rob founded Actix (actix.com) in 1991 and as CEO (1991-2005) grew it to over $50m revenue by 2005. More than 90% of the world’s mobile phone customers have the…

OpenCan lead

Edinburgh

Stage

Seed

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Angel Investor

Gareth Williams

Gareth Williams co-founded Skyscanner Limited in 2001 and has been its CEO through to 2018. Chairman to Jan 2020. We spent $6m of primary capital raised throug…

OpenCan lead

Edinburgh

Stage

Seed

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Solo angel

Angus Duncan-Timpson

founder

Open

Edinburgh

Focus

Smart Home, Supply Chain +34

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Venture Capital Firm

Shackleton Ventures

We focus on specific investment structures within the financial technology sector.

Open

Edinburgh

Stage

Early Stage VC, Seed

Focus

Finserv, FinTech +10

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FAQs about Edinburgh

What are the best VCs and accelerators in Edinburgh for 2026?

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Which programs in Edinburgh have upcoming deadlines?

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Do programs in Edinburgh accept remote startups?

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What funding or equity terms should I expect in Edinburgh?

Offers vary by program. Look for the offer/terms in each card. Typical ranges span equity-free stipends to seed-size checks for a small equity share.

FAQs about Edinburgh

What are the best VCs and accelerators in Edinburgh for 2026?

See the list below filtered to Edinburgh. We surface top VCs, accelerators, and incubators with current offers and open cohorts for 2026.

Which programs in Edinburgh have upcoming deadlines?

Check the “Open now” section for the soonest deadlines. Only future deadlines are highlighted; closed cohorts are excluded.

Do programs in Edinburgh accept remote startups?

Many programs list remote availability. Filter results for remote or review program details to confirm hybrid/on-site expectations.

What funding or equity terms should I expect in Edinburgh?

Offers vary by program. Look for the offer/terms in each card. Typical ranges span equity-free stipends to seed-size checks for a small equity share.