Dealroom.co – UK Innovation Update, Q3 2025

The main theme of the report is the analysis of the state of the UK's innovation ecosystem in the third quarter of 2025.

Key findings include: The UK continues to strengthen its position as a leading tech hub in Europe and a global innovation center. There is growth in investments at all stages, including mega rounds (over $100 million). Almost half of all investment rounds in 2025 occur outside of London, highlighting the development of regional hubs. Fintech remains a key sector, but there is also growing interest in AI, energy and climate technologies, as well as healthcare and deep tech. In the third quarter of 2025, UK innovation companies raised $9 billion in venture capital.