Capital at risk
Imagine the future
To find you great growth opportunities, we seek the innovations and individuals that will drive change. Then we take a long-term approach, investing with conviction on your behalf.
About us
We are research-driven, patient and prepared to stand apart from the crowd. And because we’re an independent partnership without outside shareholders, you are our priority.
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.
Continuity and heritage
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.
Curious, patient, brave
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
we take on your behalf.
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.
Disruption Week 2023
Our Disruption Week investment webinar series took place this November, focusing on important innovation trends and disruptive technologies.
Sessions covered disruption’s next wave, AI, nuclear innovation, and the energy transition.
Insights
Our investment managers and specialists tell you about groundbreaking companies and other forces influencing their pursuit of growth.
In the spotlight
Why growth, why now?
Latest insights
Trust matters
Explore our investment trust managers’ thinking with Trust magazine. Discover the exceptional qualities of the companies they back and the entrepreneurs they empower. You can also read interviews with renowned non-fiction authors, immerse yourself in our infographics and enter a competition to win a prize.
Intriguing books for curious thinkers
We sponsor literary festivals across the UK throughout the year. In addition, the annual Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction celebrates the world’s finest factual writing.
Clear and concise
Explore our investment philosophy and how we seek out the best assets on your behalf. Our decision-makers get straight to the point in these brief video explainers.
Short briefings on long term thinking
Frank, often contrarian opinions from our team in Edinburgh and from experts around the world, sharing valuable insights into the benefits of taking the long view. Please remember your capital is at risk.