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Chemistry digitization platform Chemify has attracted £36M in funding. In the fintech space, Encompass has secured £31.2M for its compliance automation tools.
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Encompass develops a platform that automates Know Your Customer (KYC) processes to simplify regulatory compliance. Their software streamlines customer onboarding for financial institutions by pulling and analyzing data from numerous global sources.
Sulmara specializes in subsea survey and inspection services for the offshore energy industry. Their team uses innovative remote and autonomous technology to help clients manage marine assets safely and with a lower environmental impact.
Chemify has developed a platform to digitize chemistry, using robotics and AI to automate the design and synthesis of complex molecules. Their technology enables researchers to discover and create new chemicals with unprecedented speed and precision.
Meshed builds an AI-driven insurance broking platform that connects to business data to provide real-time coverage. Their technology automates many broker-related tasks, allowing businesses to secure accurate insurance policies more efficiently.
Dxcover develops a diagnostic test that combines liquid biopsy technology with artificial intelligence for the early detection of cancer. Their platform analyzes a patient's blood sample to find cancer at its earliest stages, offering a non-invasive method to improve survival rates.
Gigged.AI provides an AI-powered platform for companies to quickly recruit technical talent. Their service connects businesses with a marketplace of vetted freelance and full-time tech professionals to accelerate hiring.
Utopi created an ESG technology platform specifically for multi-tenant real estate. The platform connects smart building systems and IoT devices to provide real-time data for improving environmental performance and operational efficiency.
Neuranics builds magnetoresistive sensors that capture faint magnetic signals from the human body for health and fitness applications. Their technology is significantly smaller and more power-efficient than alternatives, allowing for direct on-chip integration within wearables.
Microplate Dx develops a point-of-care diagnostic platform that quickly identifies the most effective antibiotic for treating severe infections. Their rapid testing technology helps clinicians combat drug-resistant bacteria and reduce patient fatalities by providing results in under 30 minutes.
Those top ten companies are just a glimpse of what's happening in the city. New founders are working on everything from biotech to clean energy, with many getting started in just the last few years.
Together, they have raised over $2 billion to bring their projects to life. Here are the other startups that are shaping Glasgow's future.
| Startup | Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Media | 2015 | $121.6M | Series C | |
| Enterprise | 2018 | $63.9M | Venture Round | |
| Other | 2022 | £1M | Pre-Seed | |
| Infrastructure | 2008 | £2.4M | Private Equity | |
| Fashion | — | — | — | |
| Biotech | 2020 | $21.7M | Series A | |
| Mobility | 2019 | £3.8M | Venture Round | |
| Enterprise | 2017 | £15M | Venture Round | |
| Energy | 2017 | £3.9M | Grant | |
| Biotech | 2020 | $5.3M | Seed | |
| Energy | 1947 | £31.3M | Grant | |
| Hardware | 2018 | £6.1M | — | |
| Enterprise | 2001 | £4M | Grant | |
| Energy | 1989 | £1.4B | Debt Financing | |
| Biotech | 2023 | £5.8M | Grant | |
| Mobility | 2012 | $3.4M | Seed | |
| AI | 2013 | £3.2M | Venture Round | |
| Hardware | 2020 | £6.9M | Seed | |
| Data | 2014 | $10.7M | Venture Round | |
| Retail | 2021 | £1.2M | Angel | |
| Robotics | 2018 | £3.8M | Venture Round | |
| Environment | 2015 | £993.8k | Equity Crowdfunding | |
| Marketing | 2015 | £6.9M | Venture Round | |
| Healthcare | 2021 | £3.2M | Seed | |
| Media | 2018 | — | — | |
| Automation | 2010 | £4.3M | Private Equity | |
| Healthcare | 2013 | £2M | Debt Financing | |
| Hardware | 2009 | $30M | Private Equity | |
| Biotech | 2015 | £9.8M | Venture Round | |
| SaaS | 2012 | £5.3M | Seed | |
| Mobility | 2012 | £3.9M | Venture Round | |
| Marketing | 2012 | £2.5M | Venture Round | |
| Other | 2017 | £2.5M | Equity Crowdfunding | |
| Fintech | 2019 | £7.4M | Seed | |
| Manufacturing | 2016 | £7.3M | Debt Financing | |
| Marketing | 2014 | A$2.9M | Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2013 | £3M | Series A | |
| Travel | 1999 | — | — | |
| Design | 2017 | £11.6M | Venture Round | |
| Design | 2020 | £2.2M | Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2015 | £2.3M | Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2018 | £80k | Venture Round | |
| Enterprise | 2011 | £21M | Debt Financing | |
| Biotech | 2000 | £5.2M | Venture Round |
