The Tech Nation Report 2025
The Tech Nation Report 2025
The Tech Nation Report 2025
The Tech Nation Report 2025
Unlocking the UK's
Growth Potential
The Tech Nation Report has been the state of the nation report on UK tech since 2015. In our special 10th anniversary edition, we focus on the number one challenge facing the UK tech sector: Growth.
Carolyn Dawson OBE
CEO, Founders Forum Group
Britain may be a great place to start a business but concerns about access to capital and top talent mean too many entrepreneurs still aren’t sure if it’s the right place for them to scale. I’m making it my personal mission to change their mind.
The Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, UK Government
At a pivotal moment in its evolution, the UK tech sector has built a thriving startup ecosystem. The next chapter of British innovation depends on our ability to transform promising ventures into global powerhouses.
James Petter
GVP EMEA, Snowflake
The Midlands is an industrial hub with a very high quality of life, a huge network of universities and a thriving tech scene. We have universities within 10 miles of my office which have advanced degree programmes in additive and advanced manufacturing– that's super rare.
Melissa Snover
Remedy Health
From cutting-edge AI to pioneering climate tech startups, each UK region is home to flourishing tech ecosystems with their own distinct strengths.
Carolyn Dawson OBE
CEO, Founders Forum Group
The Tech Nation Report has been the state of the nation report on UK tech since 2015. In our special 10th anniversary edition, we focus on the number one challenge facing the UK tech sector: Growth.
Carolyn Dawson OBE
CEO, Founders Forum Group
Britain may be a great place to start a business but concerns about access to capital and top talent mean too many entrepreneurs still aren’t sure if it’s the right place for them to scale. I’m making it my personal mission to change their mind.
The Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, UK Government
At a pivotal moment in its evolution, the UK tech sector has built a thriving startup ecosystem. The next chapter of British innovation depends on our ability to transform promising ventures into global powerhouses.
James Petter
GVP EMEA, Snowflake
The Midlands is an industrial hub with a very high quality of life, a huge network of universities and a thriving tech scene. We have universities within 10 miles of my office which have advanced degree programmes in additive and advanced manufacturing– that's super rare.
Melissa Snover
Remedy Health
From cutting-edge AI to pioneering climate tech startups, each UK region is home to flourishing tech ecosystems with their own distinct strengths.
Carolyn Dawson OBE
CEO, Founders Forum Group
The Tech Nation Report has been the state of the nation report on UK tech since 2015. In our special 10th anniversary edition, we focus on the number one challenge facing the UK tech sector: Growth.
Carolyn Dawson OBE
CEO, Founders Forum Group
Britain may be a great place to start a business but concerns about access to capital and top talent mean too many entrepreneurs still aren’t sure if it’s the right place for them to scale. I’m making it my personal mission to change their mind.
The Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, UK Government
At a pivotal moment in its evolution, the UK tech sector has built a thriving startup ecosystem. The next chapter of British innovation depends on our ability to transform promising ventures into global powerhouses.
James Petter
GVP EMEA, Snowflake
The Midlands is an industrial hub with a very high quality of life, a huge network of universities and a thriving tech scene. We have universities within 10 miles of my office which have advanced degree programmes in additive and advanced manufacturing– that's super rare.
Melissa Snover
Remedy Health
From cutting-edge AI to pioneering climate tech startups, each UK region is home to flourishing tech ecosystems with their own distinct strengths.
Carolyn Dawson OBE
CEO, Founders Forum Group
Key Findings
Key Findings
Key Findings
Key Findings
1. UK tech sector reaches $1.2 trillion valuation
The UK tech sector has reached a combined market valuation of $1.2 trillion in 2025, cementing its place as the number one tech ecosystem in Europe.
London accounts for 59% of the UK tech sector’s total value, but the East Midlands, Scotland, and the North East are the fastest-growing tech hubs in the UK.
London
South West
South East
East of England
East Midlands
West Midlands
Wales
Yorkshire & the Humber
North West
Scotland
North East
Northern Ireland
Regions
Unicorns
London
Value
$694b
12%
2025
2020
$693.7b
$693.7b
$610.5b
$610.5b
0
$140B
$280B
$420B
$560B
$700B
Growth in value
12%
(2020-25), CAGR
VC Investment
$10.8b
-5.1%
2024
2020
$10.8b
$10.8b
$11.4b
$11.4b
0
$6B
$12B
Growth in VC investment
-5.1%
(2020 vs 2024)%
*Data from Dealroom, Data recorded May 2025
1. UK tech sector reaches $1.2 trillion valuation
The UK tech sector has reached a combined market valuation of $1.2 trillion in 2025, cementing its place as the number one tech ecosystem in Europe.
London accounts for 59% of the UK tech sector’s total value, but the East Midlands, Scotland, and the North East are the fastest-growing tech hubs in the UK.
London
South West
South East
East of England
East Midlands
West Midlands
Wales
Yorkshire & the Humber
North West
Scotland
North East
Northern Ireland
Regions
Unicorns
Greater London
Value
$694b
12%
2025
2020
$693.7b
$693.7b
$610.5b
$610.5b
0
$140B
$280B
$420B
$560B
$700B
Growth in value
12%
(2020-25), CAGR
VC Investment
$10.8b
-5.1%
2024
2020
$10.8b
$10.8b
$11.4b
$11.4b
0
$6B
$12B
Growth in VC investment
-5.1%
(2020 vs 2024)%
*Data from Dealroom, Data recorded May 2025
1. UK tech sector reaches $1.2 trillion valuation
The UK tech sector has reached a combined market valuation of $1.2 trillion in 2025, cementing its place as the number one tech ecosystem in Europe.
London accounts for 59% of the UK tech sector’s total value, but the East Midlands, Scotland, and the North East are the fastest-growing tech hubs in the UK.
London
South West
South East
East of England
East Midlands
West Midlands
Wales
Yorkshire & the Humber
North West
Scotland
North East
Northern Ireland
Regions
Unicorns
London
Value
$694b
12%
2025
2020
$693.7b
$693.7b
$610.5b
$610.5b
0
$140B
$280B
$420B
$560B
$700B
Growth in value
12%
(2020-25), CAGR
VC Investment
$10.8b
-5.1%
2024
2020
$10.8b
$10.8b
$11.4b
$11.4b
0
$6B
$12B
Growth in VC investment
-5.1%
(2020 vs 2024)%
*Data from Dealroom, Data recorded May 2025
1. UK tech sector reaches $1.2 trillion valuation
The UK tech sector has reached a combined market valuation of $1.2 trillion in 2025, cementing its place as the number one tech ecosystem in Europe.
London accounts for 59% of the UK tech sector’s total value, but the East Midlands, Scotland, and the North East are the fastest-growing tech hubs in the UK.
London
South West
South East
East of England
East Midlands
West Midlands
Wales
Yorkshire & the Humber
North West
Scotland
North East
Northern Ireland
Regions
Unicorns
Greater London
Value
$694b
12%
2025
2020
$693.7b
$693.7b
$610.5b
$610.5b
0
$140B
$280B
$420B
$560B
$700B
Growth in value
12%
(2020-25), CAGR
VC Investment
$10.8b
-5.1%
2024
2020
$10.8b
$10.8b
$11.4b
$11.4b
0
$6B
$12B
Growth in VC investment
-5.1%
(2020 vs 2024)%
*Data from Dealroom, Data recorded May 2025
2. UK startups raise $7b+ in the first half of 2025
2. UK startups raise $7b+ in the first half of 2025
2. UK startups raise $7b+ in the first half of 2025
2. UK startups raise $7b+ in the first half of 2025
3. Access to capital is biggest growth barrier
3. Access to capital is biggest growth barrier
3. Access to capital is biggest growth barrier
3. Access to capital is biggest growth barrier
4. Founders seek government intervention for scaling support
4. Founders seek government intervention for scaling support
4. Founders seek government intervention for scaling support
4. Founders seek government intervention for scaling support
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Earlybird
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Giant Ventures
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Moneyfarm
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Microsoft UK
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Giant Ventures
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Microsoft UK
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Giant Ventures
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ElevenLabs
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Moneyfarm
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Microsoft UK
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Euan Blair
Multiverse
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HSBC Innovation Banking UK
"Now is a great time to scale – there's a lot of energy behind the importance of us creating the next generation of AI-first organisations."
Claudine Adeyemi-Adams
Earlybird
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Giant Ventures
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Balderton Capital
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ElevenLabs
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Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia
Moneyfarm
"The UK has rightly earned its reputation as Europe's startup hub. Expanding access to digital infrastructure and skills, fostering regulation that fuels innovation, and ensuring the UK remains a magnet for investment are key.”
Darren Hardman
Microsoft UK
“The UK tech sector faces intense competition. All companies are struggling with how to ensure their teams are upskilled and developed to meet the demands and technology capabilities of tomorrow, but doing so is critical to survival.”
Euan Blair
Multiverse
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"Now is a great time to scale – there's a lot of energy behind the importance of us creating the next generation of AI-first organisations."
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Giant Ventures
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Rana Yared
Balderton Capital
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Mati Staniszewski
ElevenLabs
“The UK has proven itself as a powerhouse for startup innovation. The key is to ensure that high-potential tech companies have all the support they need to grow."
Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia
Moneyfarm
"The UK has rightly earned its reputation as Europe's startup hub. Expanding access to digital infrastructure and skills, fostering regulation that fuels innovation, and ensuring the UK remains a magnet for investment are key.”
Darren Hardman
Microsoft UK
“The UK tech sector faces intense competition. All companies are struggling with how to ensure their teams are upskilled and developed to meet the demands and technology capabilities of tomorrow, but doing so is critical to survival.”
Euan Blair
Multiverse
"The UK is Europe’s leading innovation powerhouse. To sustain this momentum, we must create an environment that boosts investor confidence by unlocking domestic scale-up capital."
Simon Bumfrey
HSBC Innovation Banking UK
"Now is a great time to scale – there's a lot of energy behind the importance of us creating the next generation of AI-first organisations."
Claudine Adeyemi-Adams
Earlybird
"Britain has world class technology talent and an excellent venture capital ecosystem. The only missing piece of the jigsaw is public market investors who value innovation and growth."
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Giant Ventures
"It's critical to create a path for pension dollars to flow into VC – this is the most logical match of funds with a long-term view and long-term investments."
Rana Yared
Balderton Capital
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Mati Staniszewski
ElevenLabs
“The UK has proven itself as a powerhouse for startup innovation. The key is to ensure that high-potential tech companies have all the support they need to grow."
Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia
Moneyfarm
"The UK has rightly earned its reputation as Europe's startup hub. Expanding access to digital infrastructure and skills, fostering regulation that fuels innovation, and ensuring the UK remains a magnet for investment are key.”
Darren Hardman
Microsoft UK
“The UK tech sector faces intense competition. All companies are struggling with how to ensure their teams are upskilled and developed to meet the demands and technology capabilities of tomorrow, but doing so is critical to survival.”
Euan Blair
Multiverse
"The UK is Europe’s leading innovation powerhouse. To sustain this momentum, we must create an environment that boosts investor confidence by unlocking domestic scale-up capital."
Simon Bumfrey
HSBC Innovation Banking UK
"Now is a great time to scale – there's a lot of energy behind the importance of us creating the next generation of AI-first organisations."
Claudine Adeyemi-Adams
Earlybird
"Britain has world class technology talent and an excellent venture capital ecosystem. The only missing piece of the jigsaw is public market investors who value innovation and growth."
Tommy Stadlen
Giant Ventures
"It's critical to create a path for pension dollars to flow into VC – this is the most logical match of funds with a long-term view and long-term investments."
Rana Yared
Balderton Capital
“The UK has played a central role in our company’s success, and we expect that to continue in the months and years ahead."
Mati Staniszewski
ElevenLabs
“The UK has proven itself as a powerhouse for startup innovation. The key is to ensure that high-potential tech companies have all the support they need to grow."
Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia
Moneyfarm
"The UK has rightly earned its reputation as Europe's startup hub. Expanding access to digital infrastructure and skills, fostering regulation that fuels innovation, and ensuring the UK remains a magnet for investment are key.”
Darren Hardman
Microsoft UK
“The UK tech sector faces intense competition. All companies are struggling with how to ensure their teams are upskilled and developed to meet the demands and technology capabilities of tomorrow, but doing so is critical to survival.”
Euan Blair
Multiverse
"The UK is Europe’s leading innovation powerhouse. To sustain this momentum, we must create an environment that boosts investor confidence by unlocking domestic scale-up capital."
Simon Bumfrey
HSBC Innovation Banking UK
"Now is a great time to scale – there's a lot of energy behind the importance of us creating the next generation of AI-first organisations."
Claudine Adeyemi-Adams
Earlybird
"Britain has world class technology talent and an excellent venture capital ecosystem. The only missing piece of the jigsaw is public market investors who value innovation and growth."
Tommy Stadlen
Giant Ventures
"It's critical to create a path for pension dollars to flow into VC – this is the most logical match of funds with a long-term view and long-term investments."
Rana Yared
Balderton Capital
“The UK has played a central role in our company’s success, and we expect that to continue in the months and years ahead."
Mati Staniszewski
ElevenLabs
“The UK has proven itself as a powerhouse for startup innovation. The key is to ensure that high-potential tech companies have all the support they need to grow."
Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia
Moneyfarm
"The UK has rightly earned its reputation as Europe's startup hub. Expanding access to digital infrastructure and skills, fostering regulation that fuels innovation, and ensuring the UK remains a magnet for investment are key.”
Darren Hardman
Microsoft UK
“The UK tech sector faces intense competition. All companies are struggling with how to ensure their teams are upskilled and developed to meet the demands and technology capabilities of tomorrow, but doing so is critical to survival.”
Euan Blair
Multiverse
"The UK is Europe’s leading innovation powerhouse. To sustain this momentum, we must create an environment that boosts investor confidence by unlocking domestic scale-up capital."
Simon Bumfrey
HSBC Innovation Banking UK
"Now is a great time to scale – there's a lot of energy behind the importance of us creating the next generation of AI-first organisations."
Claudine Adeyemi-Adams
Earlybird
"Britain has world class technology talent and an excellent venture capital ecosystem. The only missing piece of the jigsaw is public market investors who value innovation and growth."
Tommy Stadlen
Giant Ventures
"It's critical to create a path for pension dollars to flow into VC – this is the most logical match of funds with a long-term view and long-term investments."
Rana Yared
Balderton Capital
“The UK has played a central role in our company’s success, and we expect that to continue in the months and years ahead."
Mati Staniszewski
ElevenLabs
“The UK has proven itself as a powerhouse for startup innovation. The key is to ensure that high-potential tech companies have all the support they need to grow."
Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia
Moneyfarm
"The UK has rightly earned its reputation as Europe's startup hub. Expanding access to digital infrastructure and skills, fostering regulation that fuels innovation, and ensuring the UK remains a magnet for investment are key.”
Darren Hardman
Microsoft UK
“The UK tech sector faces intense competition. All companies are struggling with how to ensure their teams are upskilled and developed to meet the demands and technology capabilities of tomorrow, but doing so is critical to survival.”
Euan Blair
Multiverse
"The UK is Europe’s leading innovation powerhouse. To sustain this momentum, we must create an environment that boosts investor confidence by unlocking domestic scale-up capital."
Simon Bumfrey
HSBC Innovation Banking UK
"Now is a great time to scale – there's a lot of energy behind the importance of us creating the next generation of AI-first organisations."
Claudine Adeyemi-Adams
Earlybird
"Britain has world class technology talent and an excellent venture capital ecosystem. The only missing piece of the jigsaw is public market investors who value innovation and growth."
Tommy Stadlen
Giant Ventures
"It's critical to create a path for pension dollars to flow into VC – this is the most logical match of funds with a long-term view and long-term investments."
Rana Yared
Balderton Capital
“The UK has played a central role in our company’s success, and we expect that to continue in the months and years ahead."
Mati Staniszewski
ElevenLabs
“The UK has proven itself as a powerhouse for startup innovation. The key is to ensure that high-potential tech companies have all the support they need to grow."
Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia
Moneyfarm
"The UK has rightly earned its reputation as Europe's startup hub. Expanding access to digital infrastructure and skills, fostering regulation that fuels innovation, and ensuring the UK remains a magnet for investment are key.”
Darren Hardman
Microsoft UK
“The UK tech sector faces intense competition. All companies are struggling with how to ensure their teams are upskilled and developed to meet the demands and technology capabilities of tomorrow, but doing so is critical to survival.”
Euan Blair
Multiverse
"The UK is Europe’s leading innovation powerhouse. To sustain this momentum, we must create an environment that boosts investor confidence by unlocking domestic scale-up capital."
Simon Bumfrey
HSBC Innovation Banking UK
"Now is a great time to scale – there's a lot of energy behind the importance of us creating the next generation of AI-first organisations."
Claudine Adeyemi-Adams
Earlybird
"Britain has world class technology talent and an excellent venture capital ecosystem. The only missing piece of the jigsaw is public market investors who value innovation and growth."
Tommy Stadlen
Giant Ventures
"It's critical to create a path for pension dollars to flow into VC – this is the most logical match of funds with a long-term view and long-term investments."
Rana Yared
Balderton Capital
“The UK has played a central role in our company’s success, and we expect that to continue in the months and years ahead."
Mati Staniszewski
ElevenLabs
“The UK has proven itself as a powerhouse for startup innovation. The key is to ensure that high-potential tech companies have all the support they need to grow."
Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia
Moneyfarm
"The UK has rightly earned its reputation as Europe's startup hub. Expanding access to digital infrastructure and skills, fostering regulation that fuels innovation, and ensuring the UK remains a magnet for investment are key.”
Darren Hardman
Microsoft UK
“The UK tech sector faces intense competition. All companies are struggling with how to ensure their teams are upskilled and developed to meet the demands and technology capabilities of tomorrow, but doing so is critical to survival.”
Euan Blair
Multiverse
"The UK is Europe’s leading innovation powerhouse. To sustain this momentum, we must create an environment that boosts investor confidence by unlocking domestic scale-up capital."
Simon Bumfrey
HSBC Innovation Banking UK
"Now is a great time to scale – there's a lot of energy behind the importance of us creating the next generation of AI-first organisations."
Claudine Adeyemi-Adams
Earlybird
"Britain has world class technology talent and an excellent venture capital ecosystem. The only missing piece of the jigsaw is public market investors who value innovation and growth."
Tommy Stadlen
Giant Ventures
"It's critical to create a path for pension dollars to flow into VC – this is the most logical match of funds with a long-term view and long-term investments."
Rana Yared
Balderton Capital
How can we unlock the UK's growth potential?
How can we unlock the UK's growth potential?
How can we unlock the UK's growth potential?
How can we unlock the UK's growth potential?
We surveyed 1,000+ UK tech founders who identified the key barriers they face when scaling their companies in the UK and the potential solutions.
We surveyed 1,000+ UK tech founders who identified the key barriers they face when scaling their companies in the UK and the potential solutions.
We surveyed 1,000+ UK tech founders who identified the key barriers they face when scaling their companies in the UK and the potential solutions.
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