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 49 Computer 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 Computer Companies & Startups (Edinburgh)
pureLiFi
pureLiFi develops technology for communication networks that integrates data and lighting utility infrastructures.
Founder(s): Harald Haas, Mostafa Afgani
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Information Technology, Software, Telecommunications, Wireless
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Blackford Analysis
Blackford Analysis develops software solutions for the worldwide medical, oil and gas, and defense industries.
Founder(s): Ben Panter
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Image Recognition, Software
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Cyan Forensics
Cyan Forensics sells software to help police, social media, and cloud providers find & block harmful content from pedophiles and terrorists.
Founder(s): Bruce Ramsay, Ian Stevenson
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Security, Software
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Symphonic
Symphonic is the provider of Intelligent Authorization.
Founder(s): Frederick James, Niall Burns
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Cyber Security, Software
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GeckoLabs
Gecko Labs provides software to the Higher Education sector to improve the way insitutions engage with their students.
Founder(s): Matthew Lanham
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, EdTech, Education, Information Technology, Marketing, SaaS, Software
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Red61
Red61 is a successful Edinburgh-based ticketing software supplier.
Founder(s): Peter McNaught, Tony Davey
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Software, Ticketing
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Stampede
Essential tools to get customers returning and grow your hospitality business. Time saving technology that helps you succeed.
Founder(s): Patrick Clover
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Marketing, SaaS, Software
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Holoxica
Holoxica is an award-winning high-tech company specializing in holographic 3D visualization technologies.
Founder(s): Dr Javid Khan, Graham Dodgson, Michael Castle, Wendy Lamin
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Digital Media, Education, Graphic Design, Human Computer Interaction, Information Technology, Medical, Software
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Trickle
Trickle is an Employee Engagement solution helps you increase your People Engagement and ultimately build a successful workforce.
Founder(s): Adrian Wills, Paul Reid, Ross Dempster
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Software
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Robotical
Robotical makes a low cost walking robot that’s more than a toy! The perfect robot for learning about robotics
Founder(s): Alexander Enoch
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Printing, Computer, Robotics
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Hutchinson Networks
Hutchinson Networks is to be an internationally recognised IT network services provider
Founder(s): Paul Hutchinson
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Information Technology, Professional Networking, Telecommunications
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IceRobotics
IceRobotics is a developer and provider of data collection and analysis products for monitoring dairy cow behaviour.
Founder(s): Robert Boyce
Location: South Queensferry, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Agriculture, Analytics, Computer, Data Mining, Database
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Neurolabs
Synthetic Computer Vision
Founder(s): Paul Pop
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Retail Technology, Software
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UWI Technology
UWI Technology is a developer of an innovative labeling system.
Founder(s): Pete Higgins
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Aerospace, Computer, Medical, Packaging Services
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Krotos
Krotos is an independent company & best-known for its Dehumaniser software
Founder(s): Orfeas Boteas
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Software
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Adarma
Adarma is an independent security services company.
Founder(s): David Calder, Nathan Dornbrook
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Information Technology, Network Security, Service Industry, Software
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IMERAI
3D sensors that guarantee user privacy. See the world through sound, with a technology that is built for use in sensitive environments.
Founder(s): Alex Bowen
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer Vision, Human Computer Interaction, Robotics
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Monax
Monax is a blockchain-native SAAS company on a mission to change the way folks track & manage their contractual obligations.
Founder(s): Casey Kuhlman, Jan Hendrick Shaeufen, Tyler Jackson
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Blockchain, Computer, Enterprise Software, Legal, Open Source
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4sight Financial Software Limited
4sight Financial Software is a leading provider of securities finance and collateral management systems to financial institutions worldwide.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Financial Services, Software
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Mercurytide
Mercurytide specializes in creating outstanding online experiences.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, E-Commerce, Internet
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SICCAR
Blockchain enterprise data sharing platform
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer
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Cloudgine
Cloudgine is developing an innovative Cloud Gaming development platform.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Gaming
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Quirkos
Quirkos creates intuitive software for qualitative researchers, and anyone with text data to process.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer Vision, Software
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eTalent
eTalent gives businesses access to an effective recruitment tool which includes personality and behavioural profiling.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Software
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Covetrus Software Services
Covetrus is a global animal health technology dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive new health & financial outcomes.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Health Care
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N B Communication
N B Communication is a strategic digital marketing agency specialising in web development and content marketing for places and destinations.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, Computer, Internet, Internet of Things
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Geowise
Geowise is a software company located in Edinburgh.
Founder(s): Jon Peltenburg
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Internet, Software
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SimplyFixIt
SimplyFixIt provides repairing services for Computers, Macs, iPhones & iPads.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Hardware, Service Industry
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NCR Edinburgh
NCR Edinburgh is one of NCR’s Centres for Software Excellence.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Software
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Lyles Sutherland
Lyles Sutherland providing web site design and development.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Software
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Actual Analytics
Actual Analytics uses cutting-edge video analysis technology to automatically analyse test subject behaviour.
Founder(s): Rowland Sillito
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Analytics, Biotechnology, Computer, Software
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H2O Fire Sprinklers
H2O Fire Sprinklers is a fire protection company that installs fire sprinklers and other fire safety equipment.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Cyber Security, Manufacturing, Security
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PB Innovations
PB Innovations provides software, IT support, networking infrastructure, desktop computers, mobile devices, laptops and computer components.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Hardware, Software, Technical Support
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Electrocom Networks
Electrocom Networks have been offering a wide range of IT infrastructure services across the United Kingdom.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Information Technology, Professional Networking, Telecommunications
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Tribalogic
Tribalogic specialises in providing on-line property display and booking services, combining high technical standards with a friendly face.
Founder(s): Colin Guthrie, Robin Morris
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer
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Dark Oath Games Ltd
The indie game developer currently focusing on PC RTS Game called: Gates Of Ruined Empire
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, PC Games, Video Games
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System Wise
System Wise provides the businesses in Edinburgh and Central Scotland with strong computing technologies and services.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Information Services, Information Technology
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everysite
everysite provides business and technology services.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Software
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User2
User2 provides IT support and services.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Information Technology
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HashFlare Cloud Solutions
HashFlare Cloud Solutions offers cryptocurrency cloud mining services on modern, high-efficiency equipment.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Cloud Computing, Computer, Internet
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Devious Solutions
Devious Solutions is a Software Development Consultancy, who also happen to have some 3D printers.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Software
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CompSoc
CompSoc is a student-run, gigantic cooking pot of geeky people with a healthy interest in Computing and Information technologies.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Information Technology, Software
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Cohort Studios
Cohort Studios specializes in the development of games and interactive entertainment for its customers.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, PC Games, Software
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YourTaximeter
YourTaximeter is a search engine that helps you book taxis.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, 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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Trinem Consulting
Trinem is a software and consulting company.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Consulting, Software
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Tabard IT
Tabard IT specializes in IT support services that provide IT consultancy, cloud migration, email/PC security, data recovery, and many more.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Cloud Computing, Computer, Consulting, Information Technology, Network Security
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Penfriend
Penfriend offers a strong word predictor with Edinburgh-based screen reader, text magnification and onscreen keyboards.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Professional Services, Software
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Design Computer Aids
Design Computer Aids is a computer systems and software developers.
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Location: Leith, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Information Technology, Software
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