An active market In the last five years, £32bn has been invested in more than 2,500 UK companies by private equity and venture capital in the UK. Read more Europe's leading magnet for venture capital investment Venture capital investors committed €2.7bn to UK companies in 2018, ahead of France at €2.2bn and Germany at just under €1.6bn £16bn investment into the UK’s fintech sector the highest in Europe in 2018 $1.3bn capital raised by artificial intelligence firms in the UK in 2018 - a record 6x growth in venture capital investment into the UK artificial intelligence sector from 2014 to 2018a 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 692,000 people work for 3,380 UK companies which have been backed by private equity and venture capital investors Momentum in the market Successful divestments Around 500 private equity companies were exited in 2017 Successful divestments Partner story Agricultural Bank of China: 'The opportunity set for businesses is constantly growing.' Agricultural Bank of China: 'The opportunity set for businesses is constantly growing.' Partner story State Bank of India: 'London’s value proposition is extremely compelling.' State Bank of India: 'London’s value proposition is extremely compelling.' 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 Depth and breadth Innovation Open and global Business environment Opportunity Talent Industries A UK-wide offer Need more information? The City of London Corporation London and Partners Invest in Great TheCityUK Innovate Finance Association for Foreign Banks Association of British Insurers The Investment Association AFME UK Finance