Europe's leading magnet for PE and VC investment The UK has the most mature PE and VC ecosystem in Europe with the largest number of PE and VC investors. The sector also has a highly international outlook. It connects UK and international companies with global capital. £164bn PE investment in the UK in 2022, one third of the total PE investment in Europe £21bn VC investment in the UK in 2022, double the value of the second largest, France 75% of the PE & VC funds raised in the UK in 2021 were of foreign origins 50% of PE &VC investment flows in 2021 were from the UK to overseas portfolio companies Thought piece Has Paris overtaken London as Europe’s largest stock exchange? Has Paris overtaken London as Europe’s largest stock exchange? One of the most international exchanges The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is Europe’s leading public market with a deep pool of liquidity and access to international investors. London houses a dense network of banks, market makers, asset managers and professional services companies who can guide companies through their fundraising journey. The UK is an attracting listing location for prospective issuers. 104 Issuer countries across all asset classes at the LSE 300+ Foreign companies listed on the LSE, one of the most international stock exchanges globally No. 1 stock exchange in Europe by further issuance value in 2022 Compelling investment opportunities The UK is home to a concentration of tech, fintech, artificial intelligence and other fast-growing sectors that provide excellent investment targets. London’s start up ecosystem ranks second globally, only behind the Silicon Valley. The UK is home to 135 unicorns, the highest number in Europe. Underpinned by the UK’s globally recognised regulatory standards and corporate governance, listing at the London Stock Exchange represents a stamp of quality on what investors are trading on. Foreign ownership in the UK stock market had gradually increased to 56% in 2020, reflecting UK listed companies’ appeal to international investors. Download the brochure for more on the UK’s investable FPS tech sector UK financial and professional services tech: innovation and investor opportunity UK financial and professional services tech: innovation and investor opportunity Stay in touch Sign up to our mailing list to make sure you're the first to hear about news, reports, and events relating to financial and professional services from the City of London Corporation. Sign up now Partner story Praetura Ventures Praetura Ventures Partner story Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Banking Group See more case studies Everything you need The UK offers you everything you need to grow your business. We have a global outlook, which means we understand your business needs. The depth and breadth of our offer mean unparalleled opportunities for you to grow. Innovation is what we do - creating an inspirational ecosystem where you can thrive. Choose the UK Innovation Open and global Business environment Opportunity Talent Industries A UK-wide offer Need more information? The City of London Corporation London & Partners Great Campaign TheCityUK Innovate Finance Association for Foreign Banks Association of British Insurers The Investment Association AFME UK Finance