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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.
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Los Angeles - California, U.S.A. - Germany - 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, Icela
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We're interested in teams re-imagining cities in 3 areas - GHG reduction, climate adaptation and solving problems associated with high density (like traffic or public safety). Cities are complex, so founders continue inspire and amaze us by identifying new systemic issues and solutions. If you're re-imagining city life, we'd love to hear from you.
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We don't invest in edtech or healthtech. Certainly not a vote on whether we want to see these categories succeed, we just think they need additional focus/skills which we don't have. That said public health is a growing area of interesting.
Shaun Abrahamson is a Founder and serves as Managing Partner at Urban Us. Shaun is a Member of the Investment Committee, and he leads investment selection and communications with portfolio companies, members of the Network, and limited partners in Fund II. Before founding Fund I, Shaun was an active angel investor, investing in more than 20 firms between 2007 and 2013 in his personal capacity. Early-stage investing and advising is informed by his experiences building MediaSentry (acquired by SafeNet in 2005), Starmedia Network (acquired by France Telecom) and Oculus Technologies (MIT CADLab spin-out). In 1999, he was an early employee at govWorks, one of the earliest startups focused on serving local government. govWorks was ahead of the market and failed during the dot-com bust, becoming the subject of the documentary Startup.com in 2001. Shaun has written for organizations such as The Economist Intelligence Unit, The Huffington Post, and CNNMoney. Crowdstorm, published by Wiley, was his first book and is a guide to working with large online crowds to find and evaluate ideas. The book is based on Shaun's experience working with Starbucks, Omnicom Group, $300 House, and Life Edited. Shaun has an MSc from MIT; an MBA from the Berlin School of Creative Leadership; and a BSc from the University of Cape Town. He is also an Angel Investor.
San Francisco Bay Area - Valley California - San Francisco California Menlo Park California - SF Bay Area San Francisco, U.S.A. - U.K.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • IT (& TMT) • Hospitality (& Events) • Media • Education • BioTech • AgroTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • Cosmetics (& Fashion) • Entertainment (& Sports) • IoT (& Wearables) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Gaming (& eSports) • Advertising • Analytics • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Future Of Work • Food & Beverage • GovTech • Human Resources • Impact • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Local commerce • Logistics (& Distribution) • Material Science • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Payments • Robotics • Mobile Apps • Aerospace (& Defense) • Real Estate (& Construction) • DeepTech • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Music • Investment Management • Mobile • Nanotechnology • Online Social • Consumer • Pharmaceutical (& Medicine) • Woman Focused
Sequoia Capital is a venture capital investment firm that is based in Menlo Park, California. The firm invests in the information technology, healthcare, manufacturing, mobile, nanotechnology, financial service, internet, energy, media and retail sectors. It was founded in 1972.
Paris, France - U.S.A. - U.K.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Hospitality (& Events) • Education • FinTech (& Financials services) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • GovTech • Impact • Real Estate (& Construction) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Consumer • Woman Focused
Entrepreneur & Angel Investor • 🚨Hiring CTOs
Investor - Limited Partner at Super Capital VC
LatAm (Latin ) - Los Angeles - New York - London - City - Buenos Aires (Argentina) - Bogota (Colombia) - San Francisco Bay Area, U.K. - U.S.A. - Mexico
Education • FinTech (& Financials services) • CleanTech • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Gaming (& eSports) • Future Of Work • GovTech • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Consumer • Woman Focused
Partner at Initial Capital and Investment Director at Swordfish Investments
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Pre-seed and seed software opportunities with a user experience that can be optimised. Health, education, financial services, real estate, climate, entertainment, government and other big sectors of the economy.
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Hardware, biotech, deeptech
Midwest - Chicago - Illinois, U.S.A. - U.K.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IoT (& Wearables) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Analytics • GovTech • Payments • Robotics • Aerospace (& Defense) • DeepTech • Mobility • Woman Focused
Principal at Cultivation Capital, Technology and Geospatial Funds
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Sweet-spot is leading seed rounds, investing in adventurous founders dedicated to building innovative, high-growth businesses. Our team of former entrepreneurs and operators work closely with portfolio company founders to accelerate growth. We help build the team, crank up the commercial engine, and obtain financing.
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Prefer opportunities headquartered outside of SF/NY, with a history of capital efficiency.
Seattle Washington, U.S.A. - U.K.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Energy • Retail (& E-Commerce) • CleanTech • Web Security (& Privacy) • Analytics • GovTech • Payments • SaaS • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Investment Management • Online Social • Consumer
CEO at Knightsbridge Portable Communications, started a number of technology firms and run a sub contract electronics facility.
London, U.K. - Sweden - Israel
BioTech • AgroTech • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • Web Security (& Privacy) • GovTech • DeepTech • Woman Focused
Beast Ventures invests in seed-stage technology companies in the US, EU and Israel. Like our founders we are young, hungry and adaptable beasts!
New York, U.S.A. - Global: U.S.A., Australia, Canada, Germany, U.K., Israel, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, Malta, Iceland
Education • Businesses Solutions • Retail (& E-Commerce) • CleanTech • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Future Of Work • GovTech • Human Resources • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Online Social • Woman Focused
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We support innovators all around the world solving problems in PreK, K-12, HigherEd, Future of Work, and Adult Learning. We support for-profit and non-profits, from idea to growth stage. We support traditional to emerging tech (including hardware), and cross-industry solutions such as medical education, financial inclusion, and environmental sustainability training. We believe that anything that involves instructions can be transformed through digital instruction.
, U.K.
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Force Over Mass is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom and was founded in 2013. The firm invests in the analytics, artificial intelligence, big data, edtech, fintech, e-commerce, machine learning, marketplace and SaaS sectors.
Boston - Massachusetts, U.S.A.
FinTech (& Financials services) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Gaming (& eSports) • GovTech • Payments • LegalTech • Nanotechnology • Woman Focused
I back innovators advancing the development and adoption of web3.
London, U.K.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Analytics • GovTech • Robotics
Partner at Force Over Mass Capital
New York, U.S.A. - Global: U.S.A., Australia, Canada, Germany, U.K., Israel, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, Malta, Iceland
Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Developer tools • GovTech
Director at Ethereal Summit
