Baillie Gifford
Edinburgh · Series B–Late Stage
Investment thesis
Baillie Gifford pursues long-term investment returns by backing exceptional, often founder-led companies driving innovation and progress. Rather than tracking benchmarks, the firm builds concentrated portfolios of high-quality businesses with conviction and independent judgment. The firm believes the proper aim of investment is to direct capital toward creating goods and services that improve lives, maintaining a forward-thinking approach across global markets and sectors.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
What they invest in
from 20 of 21 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×6Biotech ×5Fintech ×5SaaS ×5Healthtech ×4Logistics & Supply Chain ×3Medical Devices ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2
HQs:United States×8Mexico×1
Investments · 21 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathHonor is a home care technology platform that combines centralized operations, digital tools, and local care networks to deliver in-home care for aging adults. The company operates through its own care agencies and the Home Instead franchise network, serving older adults who wish to age in place.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
Seth Sternberg(Co-founder)Sandy Jen(Co-founder)Cameron Ring(Co-founder)Monica Doss(Co-Founder)
Solugen develops a biomanufacturing platform using fermentation and bioprocessing technology to produce specialty chemicals at scale. The company serves customers in energy, chemicals, and related industries with cost-effective alternatives to traditional petrochemical-based manufacturing.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechCleantechClimate TechHealthtechHouston, US
Sean Hunt(Co-founder)inGaurab Chakrabarti(Co-founder & CEO)in
Bolt Threads was a manufacturer of biomaterials for personal care formulations. The company is no longer operating.
BiotechNew MaterialsFoxboro, US
Bolttech is a technology-enabled insurance ecosystem that partners with leading insurers and distribution partners to serve millions of customers globally. Operating across 39 markets on four continents, the company leverages digital-native infrastructure to scale insurance products and services worldwide.
FintechInsurTechSaaS
Cellares develops automated manufacturing systems and technology platforms to accelerate the production and commercialization of cell therapies. The company serves biopharmaceutical manufacturers and cell therapy developers worldwide.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechMedical DevicesSouth San Francisco, US
Fabian Gerlinghaus(Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer)Omar Kurdi(Co-Founder and President)
Clear Street provides an institutional-grade trading platform that combines AI-powered market insights, multi-asset class access, and low-latency execution infrastructure for active traders across equities, options, and international markets.
AI & Machine LearningFintech
Stord provides a unified platform for intelligent supply chain orchestration, helping brands manage, scale, and optimize their logistics operations from a single connected system. The platform serves e-commerce and omnichannel brands seeking to coordinate multiple logistics providers and gain real-time visibility across their supply chains.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSAtlanta, US
Flatiron Health combines AI-powered technology and clinical expertise with real-world oncology data to help healthcare providers and life science organizations improve cancer care and research. The company operates a global oncology platform serving community oncologists and research institutions across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureHealthtechMedical DevicesNew York, US
Nathan Hubbard(Chief Executive Officer)Michael Bierl(Chief Business Officer)Cal Brouilette(Chief Financial Officer)Allison Candido(Chief Technology Officer)
KSQ Therapeutics develops eTIL therapies—engineered tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte treatments for solid tumors—using its proprietary CRISPRomics platform to identify and target novel therapeutic candidates through genome-wide CRISPR/Cas9 functional genomic screens.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechMedical Devices
Lightning Terminal is a web-based dashboard and management platform for Bitcoin Lightning Network node operators that simplifies node management and provides liquidity tools. It enables operators to optimize network connectivity and improve transaction quality.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Elizabeth Stark(Founder)
Meter is a blockchain platform designed for decentralized applications that prioritizes speed, fairness, and MEV resistance, with a native metastable currency (MTR) pegged to 10 kWh of energy. The platform enables developers to build fast, low-cost applications with thousands of transactions per second and is compatible with Ethereum.
Crypto & Web3
Wise provides online money transfer services, allowing users to send money from Mexico to 140+ countries with transparent exchange rates and low fees. The company specializes in international remittances and cross-border payments with real-time exchange rates.
FintechMexico, MX
RigUp (operating under Workrise) provides vendor management, staffing and payroll, and bid management software for the energy industry in the US and Canada. The company serves energy sector businesses managing contractors, workforce networks, and procurement operations.
EnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaSUnknown, US
Zipline operates a drone delivery service for rapid order fulfillment, with a focus on maintaining product temperature integrity during transit. The company serves customers seeking same-day delivery while maintaining zero emissions.
Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Keller Rinaudo Cliffton(Founder & CEO)in
Zipline is a platform designed for retail organizations that combines communications, task management, and AI-driven store performance insights across multiple locations. The software helps coordinate headquarters, district managers, and store employees to execute operations, maintain brand consistency, and improve customer experience.
Enterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaS
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Baillie Gifford invest at?
- Baillie Gifford invests at the Series B, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Baillie Gifford focus on?
- Baillie Gifford focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Baillie Gifford located?
- Baillie Gifford is headquartered in Edinburgh, GB.
- Does Baillie Gifford lead rounds?
- Baillie Gifford typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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