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Aberdeen's startup scene is defined by its deep roots in the energy sector and a growing food and beverage industry.
Among them, vessel operator North Star has secured £365M in funding. Craft beer producer BrewDog is another major player with $279.4M in total funding.
Below is our list of 51 Aberdeen startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50BrewDog brews a wide range of craft beers, from its flagship Punk IPA to alcohol-free options, sold through a global network of bars and online. The Scottish brewery is also a certified B Corp, operating as the world's first carbon negative brewery.
Verlume develops intelligent energy management and storage systems for operations in harsh subsea environments. Their technology provides clean, reliable power through modular subsea battery solutions.
Maritime Developments delivers complete back-deck solutions for complex energy projects around the world. Their team provides a combination of patented equipment, skilled personnel, and project engineering for the oil, gas, and renewable sectors.
North Star operates a specialized fleet of vessels that deliver emergency response, rescue, and maintenance services to the offshore energy industry. The firm supports both traditional oil and gas platforms and the growing offshore wind sector with its dedicated service operation vessels.
Chorus builds a training platform designed to help companies create and deliver more engaging learning content. Their authoring tool makes it easy to produce interactive materials and track team progress across any device.
Proteus develops end-to-end project management software for teams working in the energy, infrastructure, and engineering sectors. Their platform is built to manage the entire project lifecycle, from bidding and planning through to execution and completion.
EBar develops a self-service, IoT-enabled beer dispenser that uses an innovative technique for pouring drinks. The system is designed for high-volume settings like stadiums and festivals, allowing venues to serve customers faster and reduce long queues.
Elasmogen develops a proprietary class of biologics called soloMERs for use in targeted drug discovery. These next-generation therapeutics are designed to treat complex diseases, with a focus on ophthalmology and inflammatory conditions.
Leap Automation develops robotic systems for food producers to automate their end-of-line processes. Their solutions use advanced machine vision to handle tasks like packaging, palletizing, and quality control.
North Star Renewables operates a fleet of advanced vessels that provide critical support for the offshore wind industry. Their Service Operation Vessels allow technicians to live offshore and safely maintain wind turbines.
Our top picks are just a glimpse into the city's growing community of founders. These companies have collectively raised over £100 million and work in everything from energy to manufacturing.
The scene is full of both new ventures and established names, all adding to the city's momentum. Here is a look at the other startups that make Aberdeen's business community so strong.
| Startup | Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logistics | 1136 | £30M | Debt Financing | |
| Mobility | 2016 | £3.4M | Seed | |
| Manufacturing | 1975 | £11.5M | Debt Financing | |
| Energy | 2012 | £3.3M | Debt Financing | |
| Energy | 2021 | £3.3M | Grant | |
| Analytics | 2019 | £1M | Seed | |
| Manufacturing | 1980 | £3.7M | Debt Financing | |
| Food | 2008 | £6.5M | Venture Round | |
| Biotech | 2004 | £11.9M | Venture Round | |
| Energy | 2014 | — | — | |
| Infrastructure | 2016 | £4.9M | Grant | |
| Healthcare | 2016 | £209k | Grant | |
| Design | 1972 | £20.6M | Private Equity | |
| Environment | 2017 | £200k | Grant | |
| Food | 1999 | £10M | Grant | |
| Marketing | 2019 | £800k | Pre-Seed | |
| Manufacturing | 1994 | $546k | Debt Financing | |
| Energy | 2010 | £295.3k | Grant | |
| Healthcare | 2019 | £2.5M | Grant | |
| Mobility | 2010 | — | — | |
| Manufacturing | 2022 | £100k | Grant | |
| Manufacturing | 2021 | £100k | Grant | |
| Enterprise | — | — | — | |
| Biotech | 2023 | £10k | Grant | |
| Energy | 2024 | — | — | |
| Mobility | 2019 | £30k | Pre-Seed | |
| Gaming | — | £20k | Debt Financing | |
| Energy | 2018 | £15k | Grant | |
| Enterprise | 1999 | — | Private Equity | |
| AI | 2016 | — | Grant | |
| Energy | 2015 | — | — | |
| Manufacturing | 1994 | — | Private Equity | |
| GovTech | 2012 | — | — | |
| Fintech | 1936 | — | — | |
| Media | 2003 | — | — | |
| Mobility | 1977 | — | — | |
| Energy | 2016 | — | — | |
| Infrastructure | 1996 | — | — | |
| Security | 2016 | — | Debt Financing | |
| Energy | 2015 | — | Private Equity | |
| Energy | 2008 | — | — | |
| Enterprise | 2005 | — | — |
