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Key Points:
- UK startups secured $3.6 billion in VC funding from January to April 2024.
- This marks a decline in deal volume and value compared to the previous year.
In the first four months of 2024, 389 VC funding deals were announced in the UK, totaling $3.6 billion. This represents a decrease of 21.4% in deal volume and 32.8% in value compared to the same period in 2023. High-value deals included investments in companies like Monzo, Exohood Labs, and Skyports. Despite the decline, the UK remains a top European market for VC funding, accounting for 7.1% of global deal volume and 4.8% of value. GlobalData’s analysis also revealed that historic data may change due to delayed information disclosure.
GlobalData, a data and analytics company, provides insights to help businesses make better decisions in various industries. Their mission is to help clients decode the future and drive innovation. The UK’s VC funding activity reflects global economic challenges impacting investor sentiment. While the country saw a decline in funding, it continues to be a key player in the global VC market.
