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 35 Electronics companies in Edinburgh. 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 Electronics Companies & Startups (Edinburgh)
Boundary
Boundary is an IoT Home Security company providing a smart burglar alarm system that can be controlled over mobile devices.
Founder(s): Paul Walton, Robin Knox
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Consumer Electronics, Hardware, Internet of Things, Security, Smart Home
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UniKLasers
UniKLasers is a leading-edge photonics company specialising in the development and production of CW single frequency DPSS lasers.
Founder(s): Fedor Karpushko
Location: Newbridge, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Electrical Distribution, Electronics, Laser, Manufacturing, Telecommunications
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Pufferfish
Pufferfish open up a world of possibilities for better communication and engagement with world-beating PufferSphere® display solutions.
Founder(s): Will Cavendish
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Communication Hardware, Data Visualization, Digital Marketing, Electronics, Graphic Design, Marketing, Software
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Ingenious Audio
Ingenious Audio is a Scottish start up designing and manufacturing audio electronics.
Founder(s): John Crawford
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Audio, Electronics, Manufacturing
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Sansible Wearables
Sansible Wearables creates wearable technology for rugby players called LiveSkin, for better sports performance.
Founder(s): Charlie Patterson, Jack Ng
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Consumer Electronics, eSports, Sporting Goods, Sports, Textiles
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Ateeda
ATEEDA offers built-in, self-test, silicon-proven, IP-generating tools that reduce the cost of analog tests.
Founder(s): Bill Buckie, David Hamilton
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Electronics, Manufacturing, Semiconductor, Test and Measurement
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Two Big Ears Ltd
Two Big Ears is a Scottish company specialising in creating efficient audio toolkits for game and virtual reality developers.
Founder(s): Abesh Thakur, Varun Nair
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Audio, Consumer Electronics, Software, Virtual Reality
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Wolfson Microelectronics
Wolfson Microelectronics is a global leader in the supply of high performance mixed-signal semiconductor solutions.
Founder(s): David Milne, Jim Reid
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Electronics, Manufacturing, Semiconductor
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Actual Systems
Actual Systems is a provider of pinnacle professional automotive recycling software.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Robotics, Software
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Odos Imaging
Odos Imaging, a technology company that provides three-dimensional, time-of-flight sensing systems for industrial imaging applications.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Electronics, Manufacturing
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JAC Vapour
UK based manufacturers of electronic cigarettes and e-liquids.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Consumer Electronics, E-Commerce, Electronics, Manufacturing
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Photonic Solutions
Photonic Solutions is an independent UK supplier of optoelectronic products for cutting edge research and industry.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Electronics
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Photon Force
Photon Force is a startup in the image sensing community, provides innovative, high quality, and accurate sensor technology.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Electronics, Manufacturing
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Iron Ocean
Iron Ocean is a specialist SMART textile company with a new, life saving garment designed to save lives in the oil and gas industry.
Founder(s): Simon Lamont
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Electronics, Fashion, Manufacturing, Retail
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Pencig
PTP
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Electronics, Shopping, Tobacco
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MicroEmissive Displays Group
MicroEmissive Displays Group is engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of Polymer Organic Light Emitting Diode microdisplays.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Electronics, Manufacturing, Product Design
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Mixed Signal Systems
Mixed Signal Systems offers product development and consultancy services in the electronics, technology, and semiconductor industries.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Electronics, Information Technology, Semiconductor
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Red Dog Music
Buy musical instruments and equipment from Red Dog Music, the friendly online music store. Guitars, Electronic Drum Kits
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Electronics, Hardware, Music, Retail
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Inrobin
Inrobin is a start-up which provides predictive maintenance and risk management solutions to industrial companies.
Founder(s): Martin Kreer
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Electrical Distribution, Electronics, Manufacturing
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Trig Avionics
Trig Avionics are leaders in the design and manufacture of aircraft avionics for general aviation.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Electronics, Manufacturing
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Sensational Systems
Sensational Systems provides design and manufacturing services.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Electronics, Internet of Things, Manufacturing
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Blue Whale Spa
Blue Whale Spa manufactures and sells a wide range of premium hot tubs and swims spas.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Consumer Electronics, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing
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1partCarbon
1partCarbon offers software-based technology and design prototypes and systems.
Founder(s): Euan Mackemzie, Euan Mackenzie
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Electronics, Mobile, Software, Web Development
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EYEDAK
EYEDAK provides a smartphone virtual reality headset known as vrAse.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Consumer Electronics, Virtual Reality
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Algotronix
Algotronix is a supplier of data security IP core products and services.
Founder(s): Tom Kean
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Database, Electronics, Intellectual Property
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Hydrason Solutions
Hydrason Solutions innovative ultra-wideband sonar systems and services provide new capabilities for subsea survey.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Electronics, Manufacturing
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Escrivo
Escrivo is an internet technology company building and supporting eCommerce websites, web applications and content-managed websites.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Consumer Electronics, E-Commerce, Mobile, Web Development, Web Hosting
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Routescene
Routescene design, develop and manufacture integrated 3D LiDAR mapping solutions specifically for unmanned aerial vehicles.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Drones, Electronics, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Mapping Services
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Makerthreads
We make the best hardware and products for teaching technology in the world.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Consumer Electronics, Electronics, Hardware, Information Technology, Wearables
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Anarkik 3D
Anarkik 3D is a 3D modelling package which combines Anarkik3D’s bespoke software.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Electronics, Manufacturing, Product Design, Software, Telecommunications
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DATA Computer Services
We provide IT Support and Computer Services for both homes and businesses throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Consumer Electronics, Information Technology, Software
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Netversal Communications
Netversal Media and Communications, an organization with a group focused on conveying excellent IT products and services.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Consumer Electronics, Information Technology
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Dr Vapor
Dr Vapor is an online electronic cigarette shop that sells starter kits, e-liquid, cartomizers, tanks, batteries, and accessories.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Battery, E-Commerce, Electronics, Tobacco
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Kinetic Electrical Solutions
Kinetic Electrical Solutions offer a wide range of electrical solutions in Edinburgh, Lothian and more.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Electronics
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Information Commissioner’s Office
The ICO is a U.K.-based independent body set up to uphold information rights.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Association, Electronics, Government, Law Enforcement
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