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Is the UK leading Europe’s startup funding race? Yes, but there’s a catch

It should come as no surprise to hear that the UK is growing from strength to strength when it comes to startup investment, with new research revealing billions in funding for university spinouts…

  • UK leads Europe's startup funding with €1.8B in H1 2026
  • University spinouts attract €10.8B in early-stage deals since 2015
  • First-time equity investment declines despite overall surge

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