UK startups raised $17 billion in H1 2026, with AI capturing 74% of venture capital and the UK’s share of European deep tech funding nearly doubling to 41%.
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July 6, 20265 minute read
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Six months ago, the UK had less than a quarter of Europe's deep tech and life sciences funding, but now it holds 41%. This year, three-quarters of UK venture capital has gone to AI. Startups founded by former Deliveroo and GoCardless employees have a...
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