Macro Pulse EU: UK Venture Activity Accelerates to Support Future Growth
UK venture capital (VC) investment activity gained momentum in the early months of 2026, with funding up 60% year-over-year (YoY) in Q1. Late-stage companies have driven most of the increase, reinforcing Britain’s position as one of Europe’s more credible technology growth stories.
In the latest Credit Compass, Gordon Kerr discusses how renewed investor conviction in UK start-ups is supporting Britain’s position as Europe’s leading destination for VC. Listen to Gordon Kerr’s insights on: Apple | Spotify | YouTube or visit kbra.com/macrocredit.
UK VC investment activity accelerated in Q1 2026, with UK start-ups and scale-ups…
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