Best Startup Scotland
At Best Startup Scotland we track over 100,000 Scottish startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 15 Software Engineering companies in Scotland. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Software Engineering Companies & Startups (Scotland)
CriticalBlue
CriticalBlue is an established company with a strong track record in providing solutions across multiple sectors of the technology industry.
Founder(s): Ben Hounsell, David Stewart, Richard Taylor
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Cyber Security, Embedded Software, Enterprise Software, Information Technology, SaaS, Security, Software, Software Engineering
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Pocket Sized Hands
We specialise in creating bespoke applications and games using the latest XR technologies.
Founder(s): Alan Yeats, Gary McCartan, Rory Thomson
Location: Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom
Industries: Augmented Reality, Mobile Apps, Online Games, Software, Software Engineering, Video Games, Virtual Reality
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Different Breed ®
A tech company crafting experiences that tear down barriers, drive accessible experiences and empower brands to build lasting relationships.
Founder(s): Craig Pryde
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Data Integration, Digital Marketing, Event Management, Event Promotion, Product Design, Software, Software Engineering, Ticketing, Web Design, Web Development
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SkillSeeder
Mobile App and SaaS Platform for skill sharing
Founder(s): David Ritchie, James Ritchie, Kerry Cowan, Simon Rigden
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Mobile Apps, Software Engineering
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Utopia
Utopia is an IT company that provides an encrypted P2P ecosystem for communication, messaging, payments, and private web browsing.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Developer APIs, IT Infrastructure, Software Engineering, Web Apps
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ELOI Consulting
ELOI Consulting provides product lifecycle management solutions.
Founder(s):
Location: Dalkeith, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Information Technology, Software Engineering
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Voice Technologies
Voice Technologies is an employee-owned software provider that help organisations with Information & Mobile Workflow & Speech Recognisation.
Founder(s):
Location: Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Software, Software Engineering
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Digimania
Digimania is a software company.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Animation, Software, Software Engineering
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Ionx Solutions
Ionx Solutions is a software firm that develops security software for the government and business sector.
Founder(s):
Location: Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Enterprise Software, Security, Software, Software Engineering
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Data Discoveries
Data Discoveries develops data management software for large companies, small and medium enterprises, and public sector clients.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Analytics, Consulting, Enterprise Software, Software, Software Engineering
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9Rays.Net
9Rays.Net delivers .Net-based developer tools that help protect the intellectual property of the developer community.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Developer Tools, Software, Software Engineering
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Nathan Software
Nathan Software is a Software engineering for small to medium sized companies
Founder(s):
Location: Lesmahagow, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Software, Software Engineering
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Caletech International
Caletech International specializes in the implementation of project management, business intelligence, training and consulting services.
Founder(s):
Location: Glenogil, Angus, United Kingdom
Industries: Business Intelligence, Management Consulting, Project Management, Software Engineering
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PatchVantage
Patchvantage is a security and compliance management platform that provides cloud-based technology for Oracle, SQL Server, and Linux IoT.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Cloud Computing, Compliance, Software Engineering
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Stamp Out
Stamp Out is a software firm that deals with guest management and planning tools for the nightclubs and bar industry.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Nightclubs, Software Engineering
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