Scotland’s scenic capital city has seen a climbing employment rate since 2020, according to data from the United Kingdom’s Office of National Statistics. Financial services, software, tourism and food and drink represent some of Edinburgh’s top sectors. The list below includes companies helping to fuel the city’s economic momentum.
Top Edinburgh Companies
- iCapital
- Skyscanner
- Trustpilot
- NatWest Group
- BlackRock
Top Companies in Edinburgh
Through a network of more than 1,200 partners, Skyscanner gives travelers access to flight, hotel and rental car options for destinations all over the world. The company says it regularly scans travel inventory from top brands so it can provide users with affordable booking choices through the Skyscanner website.
Apadmi offers clients strategy, middleware, systems integrations, and development and optimization of mobile apps. The company is headquartered in Manchester, with hubs in Edinburgh, London, Amsterdam and Lisbon.
BlackRock says it exists “to help more and more people experience financial well-being” through investment, advisory and risk management solutions. BlackRock’s global team offers services and technology for everyone from families and financial advisors to nonprofit organizations and insurance companies.
Trustpilot’s online platform lets people post and browse reviews for businesses. The site contains more than 300 million reviews, which are meant to help consumers find businesses that meet their needs and provide quality service. Trustpilot also has a suite of business solutions for building an online reputation that attracts customers.
NatWest Group is a financial services company providing solutions to millions of customers across the U.K. through its family of businesses, which includes Royal Bank of Scotland. Its portfolio covers retail, private and commercial and institutional banking as well as accounting software for small businesses.
Trainline has its local office near the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. The company has an independent coach travel and rail platform that allows users to buy tickets from over 270 carriers throughout 45 countries. Its mobile app and website enables customers to search, compare prices, book and manage their trips.
Speech Graphics has its Edinburgh office in Old Town. The company uses muscle dynamics and acoustic analysis to create digital characters and avatars who appear to lip sync naturally and consistently, all from audio alone. Its software is built to save animators money, time and effort.
InterSystems has software products and an information engine for government, healthcare and business applications. Its services provide analytics, integration and data management tech. The company has its local office in the Holyrood area.
Dayshape has an office located near Edinburgh Castle. The company offers professional services firms a scheduling and planning platform powered by artificial intelligence. It aims to help its clients make data-informed decisions to plan effectively, work efficiently and drive growth.
Fintech company iCapital builds technology to support alternative investing for financial advisors, wealth managers, fund managers, private banks and wirehouses. It has approximately 1,600 employees working across North America, Europe and Asia to connect clients with solutions that encompass the entire investment lifecycle.
