Baillie Gifford

We are an independent investment manager founded over a century ago in Edinburgh, owned and run by 59 partners. A lot has changed in our 117 years, but our focus on seeking superior, long-term investment returns for our clients has stayed constant. Our mission is to find game-changing companies that can sustain growth and provide returns for our cl

Portfolio
20 companies
Tracked Valuation
$264B
Companies Valued
18 of 20
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Founded
1908
Team size
1,610

Investment focus

Baillie Gifford's portfolio on More Capital spans fintech, semiconductors & hardware, healthcare & biotech, clean energy & climate. The firm is based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. Of the 20 portfolio companies tracked here, 18 have publicly reported valuations totaling approximately $264B.

If your company is backed by Baillie Gifford

Employees at companies backed by Baillie Gifford may encounter this fund's name on their cap table, in board communications, or in funding announcements. Understanding who invests in your employer can provide useful context when evaluating your equity.

What this means for your stock

Institutional investors like Baillie Gifford typically hold preferred shares with rights that differ from the common stock or options held by employees. In a liquidity event, preferred shareholders may have liquidation preferences, anti-dilution protections, or board-level governance rights that affect the value of common equity. The specific terms depend on each company's funding agreements.

Secondary market considerations

Some venture-backed companies allow employees to sell shares on secondary markets, while others restrict transfers. Whether your company permits secondary sales, and under what conditions, is typically governed by the company's equity plan and any applicable right-of-first-refusal provisions — not by the fund itself. However, the presence of institutional investors can sometimes signal the maturity and governance structure of the company.

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Baillie Gifford portfolio companies

20 companies tracked on More Capital, sorted by reported valuation. 2 companies do not have a publicly reported valuation.

Top holdings by valuation

By sector

Fintech (2)

Blockchain & Web3 (2)

Semiconductors & Hardware (2)

Clean Energy & Climate (2)

Aerospace & Defense (2)

Healthcare & Biotech (2)

Gaming & Entertainment (1)

Artificial Intelligence (1)

E-Commerce & Retail (1)

Cybersecurity (1)

Transportation & Logistics (1)

HR & Workforce (1)

Enterprise Software (1)

Food & Agriculture (1)

Industries invested in

Frequent co-investors

Funds that most frequently co-invest alongside Baillie Gifford in the same companies.

Last verified: 2026-05-28

Portfolio data compiled from public filings, press releases, and industry databases. Valuations are reported figures and may not reflect current market conditions. Not investment advice. Consult a qualified advisor before making financial decisions.