The Startup Race
The Startup Race is an accelerator based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, focused on Pre-Seed and Seed startups across sectors. This profile covers its focus and how founders can get in front of it in 2026.
The Startup Race is a hackathon and accelerator that aims to help founders across the globe.
- Investment focus
- Generalist
- Investment stages
- Pre-SeedSeed
- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Team size
- 1-10
- Portfolio companies
- 76+
How to pitch The Startup Race
The founders who hear back from The Startup Race lead with traction and a clear ask that matches its stage, not a generic mass email. Build a targeted, verified list, write a personalized note, and track who opens it, all in one place.
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About this profile
This profile is part of Round Funded, an investor database and outreach platform for founders. It covers 60,000+ active VCs, angels, family offices and accelerators with verified contacts, lets you send pitches from your own Gmail, and includes a free Data Room for your raise. How this data is built.
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Round Funded. "The Startup Race." Round Funded investor database, updated October 19, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Startup Race invest in?
The Startup Race is a generalist with no fixed sector focus. Match your stage before reaching out, then find similar active investors on Round Funded.
What stage does The Startup Race invest at?
The Startup Race focuses on Pre-Seed and Seed rounds. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
Is The Startup Race still active?
Yes. Round Funded's research found that The Startup Race has made a new investment or run a new cohort since 2024. Reach out with a personalized pitch that fits its stage and focus, then track who opens it.
Where is The Startup Race based?
The Startup Race is based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. You can reach out from anywhere with a pitch that matches its focus.
How do I contact The Startup Race?
Unlock a verified email for The Startup Race and reach out with a personalized pitch on Round Funded. We show only deliverable contacts, so your outreach does not bounce.
What is Round Funded?
Round Funded is an investor database and outreach platform for startup founders. It lists 60,000+ active investors with verified contacts, filtered to recent investment activity, and lets founders send personalized pitches from their own Gmail, track replies, and share a free Data Room. Round+ starts at $99 per month with a 3-day trial.