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We are a long-term investment manager, dedicated to discovering the innovations and changemakers that deliver exceptional growth opportunities for you.

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Research-driven investments. A commitment to long-termism. Partnerships with visionary trailblazers that strengthen our portfolios. Discover how your future fuels our passion for progress and quest for growth.

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Since its inception, Baillie Gifford has dedicated itself to discovering global growth opportunities. Today, we leverage the stability and expertise honed over many decades to serve you.

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We are inquisitive, act with a long-term mindset and are prepared to stand
apart from the noisy crowd. These characteristics guide all the decisions
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Responsible investment

Invest, responsibly

Growth comes when companies innovate to meet society’s needs. That can involve the electrification of transport or using AI to develop better medicines. We support management’s focus on long-term goals.

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When machines feel human

Head of Private Companies Peter Singlehurst explores how our emotional instincts blur the line between code and companionship in an age of increasingly human-like machines.
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Insights

Our investment managers and specialists tell you about groundbreaking companies and other forces influencing their pursuit of growth.

Disruption Week 2025

Vision amid volatility

Over the course of our most recent Disruption Week, four Baillie Gifford investment managers shared some of the topics and companies exciting them during this period of rapid change. This year’s sessions focused on: emerging market innovators, Europe’s next generation of winners, private company pioneers and fresh ideas from Silicon Valley.

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Fraud by unknown external parties is a prevalent issue in the fund management industry due to the financial nature of the services provided. At Baillie Gifford, we are committed to combating these activities and urge you to stay vigilant against suspicious online or unsolicited communications.

For more information on known fraudulent occurrences and tips on how to protect yourself, please visit our Fraudulent Activity Help Page.

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