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Edinburgh is the headquarters location of Fidra Energy, which says it was established in 2024 and works in battery energy storage. Fidra identifies EIG and the National Wealth Fund as its backers. (Claims 29345, 29346)
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Edinburgh is the headquarters location of Fidra Energy, which says it was established in 2024 and works in battery energy storage. Fidra identifies EIG and the National Wealth Fund as its backers. (Claims 29345, 29346)
University of Edinburgh-associated companies may be eligible for Edinburgh Innovations and Old College Capital initiatives: the pre-seed initiative offers investments up to £100,000, and the co-investment fund targets businesses from seed through Series A. The initiative page does not state whether a specific intake is open. (Claim 29347)
Edinburgh Innovations relays Young Company Finance data showing that Edinburgh startups and spinouts received 9 of Scotland's 43 funding rounds attracting new investors in 2025. The university also reports that its spinout Trogenix raised £70 million to start human trials of its brain-cancer platform. (Claims 29348, 29349)
The City of Edinburgh Council lists an East of Scotland Investment Fund match-funded loan of up to £50,000 for businesses meeting stated conditions, including a funding gap, limited company or LLP status, and private-sector match funding; applicants are directed to an adviser for eligibility and application details. (Claim 29351)
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Edinburgh ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Listed as | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Financial Centres Index | GFCI 40 | Edinburgh | #33 | Down 5 | B | Finance, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | Edinburgh | #123 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2026 | Edinburgh-Glasgow | 41 to 50 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
41 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Edinburgh
Investors 30
Investor
InvestorConnecting investors with innovative entrepreneurs.
InvestorInvesting in the circular economy for sustainable growth.
The 3 most prominent of 30. Browse all investors
Accelerators 7
AcceleratorCodeBase is a leading tech ecosystem support organization based in Edinburgh, Scotland, providing collaborative workspaces, educational programs, and…
AcceleratorAccelerating tech startups in Scotland.
AcceleratorEmpowering university innovation into sustainable businesses.
The 3 most prominent of 7. Browse all accelerators
Venture studios 3
Venture studioCreating intelligent, spatial applications for industry and entertainment.
Venture studioBuilding high-growth tech products.
Venture studioIncubating and launching digital product ideas.
Incubators 1
IncubatorTechnology incubator and launchpad for founders.
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Universities in Edinburgh
UniversityListed in 8 rankings
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Raising in Edinburgh
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
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Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
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Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
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What the sources say about Edinburgh
The council lists a match-funded loan up to £50,000 subject to a viable plan, funding gap, company type, and private match.
Source: Loans for businesses in EdinburghThe same review reports 1,236 jobs created across 102 Old College Capital portfolio companies.
Source: Strong annual results for spinouts and mission-driven innovationThe university's impact review reports £56 million in spinout investment within £113 million total investment to associated companies.
Source: Strong annual results for spinouts and mission-driven innovationThe university reports Trogenix's £70 million financing and intended clinical-trial milestone.
Source: University companies bring new investors to Scotland, report showsEdinburgh Innovations relays YCF's finding that Edinburgh startups and spinouts received nine of 43 Scottish rounds attracting new investors in 2025.
Source: University companies bring new investors to Scotland, report showsThe page restricts Old College Capital initiatives to University-associated companies.
Source: Edinburgh Innovations: Accelerate your journey
Questions about Edinburgh
How does Edinburgh rank as a startup ecosystem?
Edinburgh is #123 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 3 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Edinburgh?
30 investors based in Edinburgh have a profile here, including Par Equity, Equity Gap and Circularity Capital. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Edinburgh?
Yes. Edinburgh has 7 accelerators, 1 incubator and 3 venture studios on record, including CodeBase, Open Frequency and Spatial Flow.
Which universities are in Edinburgh?
One university has a profile: The University of Edinburgh.
Geographic proximity
Nearby cities to Edinburgh
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