Baillie Gifford

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1908

AUM

$477 M

Location

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Baillie Gifford is an independent investment management firm based in Edinburgh, founded in 1908. The firm operates as a partnership and is known for its long-term investment philosophy. Renowned for its unique investment approach, Baillie Gifford focuses on extensive research and patient investing, emphasizing discovering growth companies with transformative potential. The firm has a diverse team spread across its global offices, comprising investment experts dedicated to understanding complex market dynamics.

The firm's investment strategy is diverse, covering multiple sectors including Digital, AI, HealthTech, ClimateTech, Internet of Things (IoT), and Blockchain/Crypto. Baillie Gifford's investment horizons are long-term and it engages globally, primarily serving institutional investors with tailored strategies. They manage a substantial AUM across various funds, focusing on high-growth potential companies.

Some notable investments by Baillie Gifford include SpaceX - commercial space travel, Tesla - electric vehicles, Alibaba - e-commerce giant, Moderna - biotechnology, and Spotify - music streaming service. These companies showcase Baillie Gifford's interest in innovation and disruption across various industries.

Industry

Blockchain/Crypto Transportation Software Robotics Real Estate Other Media and Entertainment Healthcare Services Gaming Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Fashion/Beauty Digital ClimateTech HealthTech Internet of Things (IoT) Energy AI Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Technology

Baillie Gifford Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Pre-IPO fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Healthcare Services Technology	Pre-seed Seed	North America South America Europe Middle East Africa Asia Australia and others	$5-10 m	$477 M	March 2019

Contacts

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Richard McGrail Partner, Head of IT

Partner, Head of IT

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FAQs about Baillie Gifford

Is Baillie Gifford a venture capital or private equity firm?

Baillie Gifford is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $100+ m.

Where is Baillie Gifford located?

Baillie Gifford is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.

When was Baillie Gifford founded?

Baillie Gifford was founded in 1908.

What sectors and industries does Baillie Gifford invest in?

Baillie Gifford invests in companies and startups in Blockchain/Crypto, Transportation, Software, Robotics, Real Estate, Other, Media and Entertainment, Healthcare Services, Gaming, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, Fashion/Beauty, Digital, ClimateTech, HealthTech, Internet of Things (IoT), Energy, AI, Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Technology.

What is Baillie Gifford geographical focus of investments?

Baillie Gifford invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Baillie Gifford typically invest in?

Baillie Gifford invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Baillie Gifford investment?

Baillie Gifford usually invests $100+ m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Baillie Gifford?

Baillie Gifford has around $477m assets under management.

When was Baillie Gifford last fund created?

Baillie Gifford last fund was created/launched in 2019-03-22

What are the contacts of Baillie Gifford?

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