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Smart Data Foundry

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Last activity: 03.09.2026
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From the moment we wake up, we generate data – as consumers, as workers, as citizens.

Part of that “data trail” creates a digital history of our economic activity all day, every day – by doing our banking to pay bills, making purchases online, using internet apps to manage all aspects of our financial lives, and much more.

The data we generate can deliver huge benefits to society if we can unlock it safely, which means protecting people’s privacy.

Smart Data Foundry (Formerly GOFCoE)) was created to deliver those benefits, to unlock that data safely. It brings together companies, public bodies, charities, and universities with a common goal – to use data in a way people can trust and to deliver economic and social benefits for everyone.
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335
Mentions
32

Overview

Location
United Kingdom, Scotland, Edinburgh
Employees
51-200
Total raised
$3.69M
Founded date
2020

Funding Rounds 1

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Mentions in press and media 32

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Mar 3, 2026DIGIT Deal Roundup | February 2026Welcome to February 2026’s DIGIT Deal Roundup. It proved to be a tough month for the Scottish National Investment Bank, with news that two firms on its books faced the administrator’s axe after successive funding crunches – but while the da...
Oct 28, 2025Smart Data Foundry Launches FINDS Research FellowshipsEdinburgh’s Smart Data Foundry has announced the launch of the Financial Data Service (FINDS) Fellowships, offering up to £300,000 to support pioneering research to address the UK’s most pressing economic, societal and health challenges. Th...
Sep 4, 2025Movers and Shakers | August 2025Welcome to August’s jam-packed edition of Movers and Shakers! The summer has only just finished and the kids are barely back to school, but Scotland’s tech scene has wasted no time getting back to business, with a fresh crop of high-level a...
Aug 20, 2025Smart Data Foundry Appoints New Chief Data ScientistGordon Baggott has been appointed as Edinburgh-based Smart Data Foundry’s new Chief Data Scientist. He will be responsible for the development of the data science strategy for the University of Edinburgh subsidiary, driving forward research...
Apr 16, 2025New Platform Reveals Key Insights Around Scottish Economic WellbeingA new platform called the Economic Wellbeing Explorer, launched today by Scots not-for-profit Smart Data Foundry, offers fresh insights around financial hardship in Scotland. Using near real-time data from around 5 million bank accounts, th...
Apr 4, 2025Movers & Shakers | March 2025Welcome to the March 2025 edition of DIGIT’s Movers & Shakers! Each month, our Movers & Shakers feature gives you the low-down on recent news in the Scottish tech ecosystem. Last month saw plenty of major awards being won, some top ...
Mar 6, 2025Edinburgh’s Smart Data Foundry Appoints New CEOEdinburgh’s Smart Data Foundry has appointed Dougie Robb as its permanent chief executive officer. Robb, who has been interim CEO since May, will be responsible for the next phase of growth for the University of Edinburgh subsidiary, which ...
Mar 3, 2025Scotland's Tech Landscape: A Flourishing Ecosystem of Innovation and GrowthScotland's tech scene is buzzing. It's a vibrant tapestry woven with innovation, ambition, and collaboration. In February 2025, the Scottish tech ecosystem showcased its strength through a series of significant developments. From strategic ...
Mar 3, 2025Movers & Shakers | February 2025Welcome to the February 2025 edition of DIGIT’s Movers and Shakers! Each month, our Movers and Shakers feature gives you the low-down on recent news in the Scottish tech ecosystem. This August has been another bumper month, with many innova...
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FAQ about Smart Data Foundry

When was Smart Data Foundry founded?

Smart Data Foundry was founded in 2020.

How much funding has Smart Data Foundry raised?

Smart Data Foundry has raised $3.69M in total across 1 funding round.

What has the press written about Smart Data Foundry?

Parsers VC has collected 32 articles mentioning Smart Data Foundry, among them “DIGIT Deal Roundup | February 2026” (Mar 3, 2026) and “Smart Data Foundry Launches FINDS Research Fellowships” (Oct 28, 2025).

Is Smart Data Foundry still active?

Yes, Smart Data Foundry is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 3, 2026.