The UK's venture capital and private equity offer

Posted: 6 Jun 2022

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During a challenging year due to the global pandemic, more than 1,300 UK companies received $9.5bn in venture capital and private equity investment in 2020.The UK is Europe’s leading centre for venture capital and private equity, with an outstanding global reputation. The UK is home to a concentration of tech, fintech, artificial intelligence and other fast growing sectors that provide excellent investment targets. London’s startup ecosystem ranks second globally behind Silicon Valley.

The UK is home to a concentration of tech, fintech, artificial intelligence (AI) and other fast-growing sectors that provide excellent investment targets. The UK’s track record in creating pioneering and high-growth tech companies is second to none in Europe  

Half of Europe’s top ten largest fintech deals were in the UK in 2021This factsheet gives an overview of key facts and statistics about the UK's venture capital and private equity offer.

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