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 22 Impact Investing 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 Impact Investing Companies & Startups (Scotland)
Par Equity
Par Equity is a leading, early-stage venture capital firm, investing in innovative, high growth technology companies.
Founder(s): Andrew Castell, Paul Atkinson, Paul Munn, Robert Higginson
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Financial Services, Impact Investing, Venture Capital
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Target Healthcare REIT
Target Healthcare REIT is an investment management for health.
Founder(s): Kenneth MacKenzie
Location: Stirling, Stirling, United Kingdom
Industries: Health Care, Impact Investing, Medical Device
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ShareIn
ShareIn help our clients deliver market leading direct investment channels.
Founder(s): Andrew Pickett, Jude Cook
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: B2B, Crowdfunding, Finance, Financial Services, FinTech, Impact Investing
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Interactive Investor
Interactive Investor is a subscription-based direct investing platform that helps website users make accurate financial decisions.
Founder(s): Sherry Coutu
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Communities, Finance, Financial Services, FinTech, Impact Investing
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Urbana
Urbana Corporation grows assets over the long-term through a powerful combination of public and private investments.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Financial Services, Impact Investing
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Stewart Investors
Stewart Investors is an investment management company that delivers complete investment management and financial services.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, Financial Services, Impact Investing
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Dow Investments
Dow Investments offers investment services in real estate, private equity, marketable securities and healthcare industries.
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Location: Musselburgh, East Lothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Angel Investment, Finance, Financial Services, Impact Investing, Real Estate Investment
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Olimp Invest LP
investment firm
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Finance, Impact Investing, Venture Capital
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Remarkable
Remarkable is specialize in business advisory, consultancy, leadership and organizational development.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Business Development, Impact Investing
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Aberdeen Standard
North American Income Trust is a Holding Company that provides Investment services through that the clients can also get a fair income.
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Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Financial Services, Impact Investing
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Attollo
Attollo is truly innovative in its approach to Social Impact, our model facilitates the creation of jobs boosting regional economies
Founder(s):
Location: Stirling, Stirling, United Kingdom
Industries: Communities, Impact Investing, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Network
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Pacific Assets Trust
Pacific Assets Trust is an investment management company that engaged in achieving long-term capital growth through investment.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Financial Services, Impact Investing, Sustainability
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IC Select
IC Select is an investment consulting firm that specializes in fiduciary management, asset allocation, and portfolio analysis services.
Founder(s): Roger Brown
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Asset Management, Consulting, Financial Services, Impact Investing
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City Financial (Aberdeen)
City Financial (Aberdeen) offers pensions, mortgages, and investment services.
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Location: Inverness, Highland, United Kingdom
Industries: Financial Services, Impact Investing, Real Estate, Service Industry
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Wealthflow
WealthFlow specializes in financial planning, investment philosophy, investment advice, finance, and wealth management services.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Financial Services, Impact Investing, Wealth Management
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Yates & Co
Yates & Co renders auditing, accounting and tax services as well as business development consulting services.
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Location: Grangemouth, Falkirk, United Kingdom
Industries: Advice, Financial Services, Impact Investing
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Rutland Independent Wealth Management
Rutland Independent Wealth Management offers retirement planning, investment strategies, tax mitigation, and advisory services.
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Location: Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Advice, Financial Services, Impact Investing, Retirement, Wealth Management
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Kennox Asset Management
Kennox Asset Management provides value investing, fund management, portfolio management, value equities, and long-term investing services.
Founder(s): Peter Boyle
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Asset Management, Financial Services, Hedge Funds, Impact Investing
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Unpact Capital
Unpact Capital is an investment management firm that educates and engages students on investing and the social impact of the private sector.
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Location: Newyork, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Financial Services, Impact Investing
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Prosper Social Finance
Prosper Social Finance is a student-led social investment fund that offers financial and investment management training for students.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Financial Services, Impact Investing, Training
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CARA Mortgage Services
CARA Mortgage Services provide mortgage and protection brokers.
Founder(s):
Location: Glenrothes, Fife, United Kingdom
Industries: Finance, Financial Services, Impact Investing, Professional Services
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University of St Andrews Investment Society
University of St Andrews Investment Society offers education, portfolio management, technical analysis, and fundamental research services.
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Location: Saint Andrews, Fife, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Finance, Impact Investing
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