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UK startups accounted for 25% of new ventures in Europe, raising 40% of total capital in 2024

  • Damian Routley, COO of Founders Factory, argues that the UK's startup ecosystem is thriving despite challenges, stating that UK startups accounted for 25% of all new ventures in Europe in 2024.1
  • Routley highlights that the UK attracts more venture capital than any other European country, with investment levels double that of the next closest competitor.1
  • Routley emphasizes the importance of incentivizing investment and protecting schemes like the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) for early-stage investors.1
  • The UK government aims to foster innovation by ensuring money, talent, and a market are available for startups.1
  • Damian Routley, COO of Founders Factory, claims that the UK's startup ecosystem is thriving, with UK startups accounting for 25% of all new ventures in Europe in 2024.
  • He notes that the UK attracts more venture capital than any other European country, with investment levels double that of the next closest competitor.
  • Routley emphasizes the need for incentivizing investment and protecting schemes like the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) for early-stage investors.

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