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 6 Open Source 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 Open Source Companies & Startups (Edinburgh)
NCTech
NCTech is a big data and analytics provider. Pioneering edge-to-cloud big data capture & provision with ML/AI for Google, government & AEC
Founder(s): Cameron Ure, Neil Tocher
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Vehicles, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Hardware, Machine Learning, Open Source, Service Industry, Smart Cities, Virtual Reality
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ClamXav
ClamXav is a free malware scanner for Mac OS X.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Apps, Information Technology, Open Source, Software
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ClamXav
ClamXav is a free malware scanner for Mac OS X.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Apps, Information Technology, Open Source, Software
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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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Pooka & Co
Pooka & Co is a platform to provide web development services to creative businesses, the cultural sector and charities.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Open Source, Software, Training, Web Development
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WaveCrest IT
WaveCrest IT specialise in producing bespoke business administration products for small to medium companies.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Information Technology, Open Source
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