In the last year alone, we got more VC funding for tech and AI in this country than France, Germany combined.

In H1 2025 UK startups raised over $8bn in venture capital, more than Germany ($4.4bn) and France ($3.2bn) combined, confirming the UK as Europe's leading VC destination for tech and AI. The comparison is supported by Dealroom/industry data.

▸ Tech.eu (Dealroom data) — UK raises more H1 VC funding than Germany and France combined

Checked Wed 1 Jul, 09:59 · Broadcast: PMQs: Prime Minister's Questions - 20 May 2026

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