About us
We relentlessly seek out game-changing companies and other assets that can sustain long-term growth and remain resilient in a changing world. As an investment manager, we aim to deliver strong returns for our clients while supporting the firms we back on their behalf to succeed.
Quick facts
Figures as at 31 December 2024.
1,682 people
Representing 65 nationalities from across the globe.
£217bn
Invested for clients in some of the most exciting companies in the world.
11 worldwide
From our Head Office in Edinburgh to New York, Shanghai, Amsterdam, and more. In 2024 we opened an office in Singapore.
58 partners
Our partners wholly own the firm and work here for around 19 years or more.
7 years
We back companies for five to ten years and sometimes much longer.
50% per employee
We started this journey in 2019, aiming to halve our carbon emissions by 2025.
We are partners in the narrative of progress
We share your passion for progress and your commitment to championing the companies and visionaries shaping the future. Watch our bite-sized video to learn how we build portfolios whose true value unfolds over time and aligns with your vision for a better tomorrow.
Philosophy and values
Finding the small number of companies with outstanding potential takes time, rigour and resource. We source ideas by building relationships with exceptional entrepreneurs and forward-thinking academics who lead us to look in promising places.
What makes us different?
Being Edinburgh-based gives us stability and perspective, but we are truly global in our investment approach. We accept uncertainty, look through the financial markets’ short-term noise and are, above all, patient as we seek opportunities on your behalf.
Responsible investment
We believe companies that contribute usefully to society are more likely to thrive over time. And we can play a role by supporting management in pursuing long-term goals.
Our history
Discover how the past informs our future as we chart our company's growth.
Diversity and inclusion
Fairness. Equality. Openness. These principles form the backbone of diversity and inclusion at Baillie Gifford, where we want everyone to develop and maximise their potential.
Disclosures and documents
Find out more about our decision-making, policies and privacy notices.
Long-term vision
It takes time to achieve transformational change. So we invest in companies for years, even decades. And we support their leaders in making decisions that can deliver strong, sustainable returns to you.