Baillie Gifford is an investment management firm headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 1908. Originally a law firm, it transitioned to investment management due to the financial climate of the time. The firm is structured as a private partnership wholly owned by its partners, who are active employees within the firm. This structure emphasizes alignment between ownership and long-term investment horizons. As of April 1, 2025, the firm comprises 59 partners, with an average tenure of over 20 years. Tim Campbell became CEO and managing partner in April 2025, succeeding Andrew Telfer, alongside managing partners Malcolm MacColl and Amy Atack.
Baillie Gifford specializes in equity, fixed income, and multi-asset portfolios, managing investments for a global client base. The firm focuses on long-term growth, targeting innovative companies and "changemakers". Baillie Gifford had £203 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025. While the firm experienced a drop in assets under management in 2022, recent data indicates strategic portfolio adjustments, including increasing holdings in companies like Alphabet-A (Google) and decreasing positions in others like NVIDIA. Baillie Gifford has also been actively involved in private company investments, with a history of investing in companies before they go public. Recent activity includes disclosing ownership stakes in companies like Remitly and Oddity Tech.
