英国创新——2025年展望

Page/ 2UK tech is worth acombined $1.2TThe combined enterprise valueof UK tech has passed $1.2T.The value of the UK techecosystem has increased bynine times in the last 10 years,up from a combined value of$133B in 2014.Half of this value has beencreated by companies thathave already gone public orexited via M&A. Half is stillpre-exit.Source:2025 in UK techDealroom.co The UK remainsEuropeʼs top techecosystemThe UK tech ecosystem is worthmore than those of France andGermany combined.The UK has the third mostvaluable tech ecosystemglobally behind the US ($27.6T)and China ($5.8T).UK startups raised $16.2B in2024, compared to $8.2B forGermany and $7.8B for France.The UK has produced 181unicorns, 31% of Europeʼs total. Investment in UK AIstartups is on the riseUK artificial intelligencestartups raised $4.2B in venturecapital in 2024.This represents a record shareof UK VC for AI-first startups.27% of all UK venture capitalwas raised by AI startups in2024, compared to 7% in 2014.The total was driven inparticular by five AImegarounds - including a $1.1Bround from Wayve. UK tech has created1.8M jobsUK innovation is a powerfuleconomic engine.In addition to creating over $1Tin value, UK tech companieshave created 1.8M jobs, athome and abroad.The most jobs have beencreated by some of theyoungest company cohorts.The startup job growth engineis accelerating. “Weʼre delighted to share the first of our 2025 quarterly UKinnovation reports in partnership with Dealroom, showcasing thepositive strides made by the UK innovation economy in 2024.“This progress is perhaps best emphasised by the substantial increase in the combined enterprise value ofthe UK innovation ecosystem, which jumped almost 20% year-on-year to surpass $1.2 trillion. The growth inenterprise value and continued investment levels into innovation showcases the maturity and significanceof the UK innovation ecosystem as part of the wider UK economy particularly in terms of jobs and newcompany creation.“In 2024, UK startups provided over 1.8 million jobs cumulatively, a record high and more than double thelevel of 2019. Supporting the continued development of skilled entrepreneurial, creative, and technicaltalent will be crucial to building an economy and workforce with the skills to lead the industries of thefuture.“Meanwhile, AI proliferation continued to flourish in 2024, with UK startups securing record-breakinginvestment across a wide range of areas, from generative AI to autonomous vehicles, fintech and lifesciences. As AI technology matures, the stage is set for more disruptive innovation underpinned by stronglevels of funding, with the UK taking a primary role on the global stage.“The UK continues to cement its reputation as a global technology leader, excelling in established sectorslike fintech while driving innovation in fast-growing areas such as health tech and life sciences. UKcompanies in this space are pushing the boundaries of advanced technologies like gene editing, whilenewly minted unicorns are emerging in rapidly expanding fields such as womenʼs health. The UK is seen asa strong home for international capital and corporates looking to tap into these opportunities.“Finally, itʼs encouraging to see that UK VC firms ended the year with over $11 billion of dry powder onhand, up 59% on the $7 billion raised in 2023, suggesting long-term confidence in UK innovationbusinesses. This ensures there is significant liquidity ready to be deployed for ambitious founders acrossall life stages looking to scale, create jobs, invest in new technologies and fund M&A activity.“The team at HSBC Innovation Banking and I are excited about the prospects for UK innovation in 2025 andbeyond, and we look forward to working with ecosystem partners across the country to help realise theUKʼs incredible potential.” Page/ 4Source:Page/ 4Source:$16.2BUK VC raised in 2024$1.2TUK tech ecosystemvalueUK tech in numbersPage/ 4Source:Dealroom.co $4.2BInvested in AI 2024181Unicorns Founded orHQʼd in the UK $1.1BBiggest round of 2024(Wayve)1.8M+Jobs created Page/ 5The UK innovationeconomy is wortha combined$1.2 trillionHalf is still pre-exit, with the reststill to be realised over thecoming years.More than 50% of theecosystem value comes fromcompanies founded since 2010.View online » “The UKʼs $1.2 trillion innovation economyhighlights a maturing ecosystem where foundersincreasingly recognise they can build world-classtech ventures at home.“AIʼs funding momentum is particularly exciting, as itʼs rapidly shaping new consumerexperiences and operational efficiencies across sectors. This is a key area of focus forus at Molten.“The UK has an opportunity to be a global leader here and thatʼs clearly beingrecognised in some of the large fundraises we saw last year. At the same time, fintechʼsrebound is highly encouraging and reaffirms the UKʼs broad innovation capabilities.“This data confirms the UKʼs position as a leading global ecosystem and we expect tosee continued growth in inv