There is untapped potential in UK Regions 🚀 While London and the South East continue to dominate the UK's tech investment landscape, savvy investors are turning their attention to the hidden gems in other regions. Here's why: • 65% of EIS investment concentrated in London and South East in 2022-2023 • Cities like Manchester, Edinburgh, and Bristol are emerging as vibrant start-up hubs • Bristol and Bath are seeing considerable growth • 50% of tech job vacancies now available outside London and the South East Smart money is recognising the potential in these under appreciated regions. Are you looking beyond the London bubble for your next big tech investment?
Attended a great event by Goldman Sachs: Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, rank among the UK's top 10 cities for attracting investment. Some awesome facts (you learn something new everyday): • Edinburgh boasts strong productivity and the lowest unemployment rate of any UK city - a powerful foundation for economic expansion. • Edinburgh tops the list as the happiest city to work in the UK. • Nearly 80% of the Edinburgh workforce hold degrees.
We see a big difference in our data too (on anticipated dilution). There's an arbitrage opportunity. For companies raising between £200k-£500k for example, anticipated dilution is below: Edinburgh: 18.06% Bristol City: 16.85% Greater London: 13.75% Wales: 19.27% Greater Manchester: 16.17%
I'm currently supporting SMEs in the Yorkshire Region with Growth through a fantastic pool of advisors and fractionals. Seeing a huge trend towards purpose and community driven initiatives that are igniting the region to grow as a collective. I wouldn't bet against Yorkshire coming through and stealing the limelight anytime soon!
James Pringle Are you seeing any standout sectors in these areas?
Yes, more money up north please! We've got some incredible entrepreneurs here 😁
Well said !
Always James!
AI || Blockchain || Product
2dThe talent in Uni's outside London and Oxbridge is often overlooked - our regional Unis are great places for R&D partnerships between academia and industry as well as offering plentiful investment opps with grad founders.