An active market The UK is home to 136 potential future unicorns, with London ranked the top European hub. Read more Europe's leading magnet for venture capital investment UK based firms raised £47.59bn of PE and VC funding during 2019 – with 118 new funds being raised. This is an increase from the £34.12bn raised across 94 funds in 2018. £15bn investment into the UK’s fintech sector in 2020 6 of Europe’s top ten fintech deals were in the UK in 2019. $80bn worth of tech companies produced in the UK. Compelling investment opportunities Tech unicorns, dynamic fintech firms and cutting edge AI developers - all key targets for venture capital and private equity - are concentrated in the UK. Only New York and Silicon Valley have produced more digital tech startups worth over £50 million than London. Tech stars that have received venture capital investment in the UK include Transferwise, Deliveroo and Revolut. Healthy returns 14.5% since-inception returns generated for pension funds and other investors by UK private equity and venture capital Healthy returns Momentum in the market UK VCs have record levels of dry powder ready to deploy in 2021 and beyond, having raised $14bn in 2019 and 2020 alone Momentum in the market Successful divestments Around 500 private equity companies were exited in 2019 Successful divestments Partner story Agricultural Bank of China Agricultural Bank of China Partner story TMW Pay TMW Pay Podcast Spotlight on Innovation Spotlight on Innovation Webinar UK Fintech: Fundraising and Covid-19 Webinar UK Fintech: Fundraising and Covid-19 Webinar 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