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UK tech firm’s £24bn investment doubled EU rivals for 2022

Britain remains on top but figures come amid a sharp downturn in venture capital funding compared to 2021

The UK has benefited from ‘a strong talent base and global leadership in fields such as life sciences and Artificial Intelligence’
The UK has benefited from ‘a strong talent base and global leadership in fields such as life sciences and Artificial Intelligence’ Photo: Ben Stansall/Getty Images

Britain’s tech sector raised more than double that of any other country in Europe this year, amid a sharp downturn in venture capital funding compared to 2021.

UK tech firms raised £24bn as of 8 December, compared to £11.8bn in France and £9.1bn in Germany, according to Dealroom. The figure is down 29% from around £34bn last year.

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