The United Kingdom has a thriving startup ecosystem, particularly centered in London, which is a major global tech hub. As of 2023, the UK is home to approximately 30,000 startups. The UK government supports innovation through initiatives like the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS), which provide tax incentives for investors. In 2022, UK startups raised over £30 billion in venture capital.
The UK startup ecosystem is substantial, with around 30,000 startups as of 2023. In 2022, UK startups raised over £30 billion in venture capital, indicating strong investor confidence and a robust market for entrepreneurial ventures. This financial support is critical for the growth and sustainability of new businesses.
Key strengths of the UK market include a strong financial sector, world-class universities, and a diverse talent pool. The UK is known for its strengths in fintech, healthtech, and creative industries. London is a hotspot for fintech innovation, housing numerous unicorns such as Revolut and TransferWise.
London remains the central hub for startups in the UK, particularly excelling in fintech and creative industries. The city is home to numerous high-growth startups and unicorns. Its position as a global financial center attracts significant venture capital and talent.
Other cities like Manchester, Edinburgh, and Cambridge are making significant contributions to the startup landscape. Manchester is known for its tech and media industries, Edinburgh excels in fintech and AI, while Cambridge is renowned for life sciences and advanced manufacturing.
The UK startup ecosystem benefits from a robust support network of accelerators, incubators, and co-working spaces. Programs like Tech Nation and Innovate UK have been pivotal in fostering a supportive environment for startups, providing access to resources, mentorship, and funding.
Challenges for UK startups include uncertainties related to Brexit, which have impacted investor confidence and regulatory frameworks. The changing economic landscape requires startups to navigate new trade agreements and regulatory environments, which can be complex and uncertain.
Despite challenges, the UK remains a leader in innovation and entrepreneurship, with significant growth potential. The UK's strategic location and strong ties with international markets provide startups with opportunities for global expansion. Additionally, the emphasis on sustainability and green technology is driving innovation in sectors such as clean energy and sustainable transportation.
The UK startup ecosystem is characterized by its resilience and adaptability. Programs like Tech Nation and Innovate UK support continuous development. The emphasis on sustainability and innovation positions the UK as a key player in the global startup ecosystem. As the UK continues to adapt to post-Brexit realities, its startup ecosystem is poised for further growth and development.
Boston / New - New York - Santa Monica - Los Angeles - San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Media • Businesses Solutions • A.I. (& Big Data) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Advertising • Mobility • Nanotechnology • Woman Focused
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I'm internet / software only, so no medical devices, clean tech, hardware. Typically work only with product/engineering oriented founders. If more of a sales/BD orientation, only with founders who've had significant exits previously.
San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A. - Global: U.S.A., Australia, Canada, Germany, U.K., Israel, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, Malta, Iceland
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Co-Founder at New Food CPG Co.
Malta, Malta - Europe: Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Romania, Netherlands, Belgium, Czech Republic, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Slovakia, Norway, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Iceland, Monaco
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Education • AgroTech • Sales (& Marketing) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • Gaming (& eSports) • Advertising • Logistics (& Distribution) • Messaging • Mobility
Co-Founder & CMO at Mox
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Digital marketing and mobility/transportation companies based in Spain.
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Companies not based in Spain, Singapore, Portugal or Malta.
United Kingdom; Milan Italy; London United Kingdom - U.K., Italy
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CEO and Founder @ Entire Digital >> WE'RE HIRING
Massimiliano Squillace is a Founder and serves as Chief Executive Officer at Entire Digital Publishing. Massimiliano Squillace is an Angel Investor. He Co-Founded Activism.com. He also served as the founder of various companies including Nextone Media, Hosting 3000, Free Street, Nano Publishing, Notizie.it and Activism.
London - Los Angeles - San Francisco Bay Area - New York - Portland - Oregon, U.S.A. - U.K.
Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • Entertainment (& Sports) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Gaming (& eSports) • Advertising • Nanotechnology
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Sports Tech – Marketing Tech – Connected Commerce – IoT – Hospitality – Digital Media - Blockchain (non crypto/fintech)
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Fintech
Singapore; London United Kingdom - U.K., U.K.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Hospitality (& Events) • Media • Businesses Solutions • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Advertising • Analytics • Payments • Mobile • Online Social • Consumer
Kelvin Au served as Chief Financial Officer at Metail. With a first class Computer Science degree from Imperial College and a geek at heart, he has spent the past decade immersing himself in the world of technology and venture capital, having been a proud investor in Metail since 2008. Prior to Metail, Kelvin was a venture investor at DFJ Esprit, one of Europe's largest technology VC funds focusing on the internet, software and mobile sectors. Kelvin also worked at Credit Suisse and HSBC where he provided M&A and financing advice to technology companies globally, and at IBM responsible for product development activities of their proprietary Java platform.
London - Berlin, Germany - U.K.
Sales (& Marketing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Advertising • Developer tools • Consumer
Early-stage angel investor, looking for high-growth startups and companies in Europe/US. Techstars Managing Director
Jag Singh serves as Managing Director at Techstars. Singh is a Co-Founder of MessageSpace. He also serves as a Senior Partner at Strateusis. He's founded several companies, and invested in over 70 startups over the last six years, including two that went through Techstars accelerators. He's an ad-man at heart, and spent a decade as a political strategist advising high-profile politicians, campaigns and corporations across the US and Europe.
London, U.K. - Canada - U.S.A.
IT (& TMT) • Media • Education • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Advertising • Insurance (& InsurTech) • SaaS
Founder Partner at REV Venture Partners
Founder Partner at REV Venture Partners
New York City - Cambridge, U.S.A. - U.K. - Israel
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Education • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • IoT (& Wearables) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Advertising • Developer tools • Future Of Work • Food & Beverage • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Real Estate (& Construction) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Online Social • Consumer
Founder Collective is a seed stage venture capital fund that invests in the advertising technology, business product, business service, consumer service, consumer product, e-commerce, embedded device, healthcare, mobile, marketplace, information technology and software sectors. The firm was founded in 2009 and has offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts and San Francisco, California.
Atlanta Georgia, U.S.A. - U.K.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Education • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • Entertainment (& Sports) • IoT (& Wearables) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Gaming (& eSports) • Advertising • Autonomous vehicles (& Cars) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Food & Beverage • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Payments • DeepTech • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Investment Management • Life Science • Mobile • Mobility • Woman Focused
BIP Capital is a venture capital firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded in 2007 and invests in companies operating in the information technology and healthcare sector.
San Francisco California - Oakland California - London, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Media • Education • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Entertainment (& Sports) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Advertising • Analytics • Food & Beverage • Impact • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Online Social • Consumer • Woman Focused
Kapor Capital is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in companies operating in the information technology, education, health, work, finance, mobile, justice, food, media and retail sectors. The firm was founded in 2009 and is based in Oakland, California.